Technology

Mercedes doubles down on mega screens

Physical buttons are not on the company's agenda, as it pushes further away from traditional user interfaces

11 January 2024
Mercedes doubles down on mega screens
Bristol 400 front three quarter
Scout was Britain’s first. real fighter plane; the 400 was its maker’s first car
From the archive

From the archive: Bristol enters the car industry

We take you through the life of Bristol, from aerospace origins to its first car and ultimate 1960s demise

11 January 2024
From the archive: Bristol enters the car industry
Advice

What is a Category N write-off?

Our helpful guide explains all you need to know about cars with this classification

11 January 2024
What is a Category N write-off?
BMW Neue Klasse concept on production line
BMW's Munich plant opened in 1922 and switched to road car production 30 years later
Electric cars

BMW Munich plant to cease ICE car production in 2027

Neue Klasse EVs will be made at the site from 2026, closing the curtain on 75 years of combustion engine output

10 January 2024
BMW Munich plant to cease ICE car production in 2027
Yangwang U7 rear static
The new four-door Yangwang is based on BYD’s e4 platform
New cars

BYD reveals new 1000bhp-plus BMW i5 M60 rival

Third model from BYD's new upmarket brand will go on sale in China this year; could be EV or range-extender

10 January 2024
BYD reveals new 1000bhp-plus BMW i5 M60 rival
Volkswagen Golf GTI interior voice assistant
Updated Golf, shown at CES, brings several interior tweaks, including return of physical buttons
Technology

Volkswagen: ChatGPT voice assistant is "more than a gimmick"

New functionality is designed to allow more intuitive conversations with the in-car voice assistant

10 January 2024
Volkswagen: ChatGPT voice assistant is "more than a gimmick"
Listen to episode four now
Listen to episode four now
Podcasts

Power List 100 podcast: The top designers and engineers (ep.4)

Episode four of all-new podcast takes a look at the minds truly powering the automotive industry

10 January 2024
Power List 100 podcast: The top designers and engineers (ep.4)
Kia PV1 CES front
Cute Kia PV1 previews a self-driving pod for last-mile delivery services
CES

2024 CES show report: all the latest cars revealed

Consumer Electronics Show has hosted variety of exciting debuts, from Honda EV reboot to Hyundai flying taxi

10 January 2024
2024 CES show report: all the latest cars revealed
Vauxhall Corsa hybrid front three quarter
The new hybrid Corsa costs £3265 more than its petrol sibling
New cars

Vauxhall Corsa hybrid to launch from £22,890

First hybrid option for popular supermini boasts 20% reduction in fuel consumption over standard car

10 January 2024
Vauxhall Corsa hybrid to launch from £22,890
Audi q8 e tron dakar
This week the lads talk the future of electric 4x4s...
My Week in Cars

My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 70)

This week the lads talk Bicester Scramble, the Ford Kuga and Ranger Raptor, and electric 4x4s

10 January 2024
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 70)

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