Connected Cars

What is a connected car?

Connected cars use wireless tech to communicate with dealerships, entertainment services and other vehicles. So what does the future hold?

BMW in surprise Platinum Jubilee in-car animation

Compatible BMW cars will be able to display a limited-edition animation to help celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Street lights could gain new tech to help self-driving cars

After a successful trial in the Midlands, smart street lights could form part of digitising the road network across the UK.

FordPass connected car smartphone app is now FREE

The FordPass smartphone app, which allows owners to control and monitor their vehicle remotely, is now free of charge to customers

The rise of the connected car – and what it knows about you

Two-thirds of new cars registered in the UK are connected, with billions more expected globally by 2025. But what are the privacy issues for motorists?