technology

Polestar 3 can now be started using an iPhone or Apple Watch

A new software update means Apple devices can automatically open and start the Polestar 3 without needing a physical car key.

Nissan is testing special paint tech to make cars COOLER

Paint that incorporates innovative metamaterial composites is being used by Nissan to reduce car cabin temperatures.

How to use voice commands with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Voice commands are convenient and can make driving safer. We explain how to use them in the car via your Apple or Android smartphone.

BMW creates modern tribute to a classic Art Car

Using the electric BMW i5 as a blank canvas, the one-off Flow Nostokana Art Car uses E-ink colour-changing technology.

What does the sensor behind my car’s windscreen do?

Many modern cars feature sensors fitted behind the interior rear-view mirror. We explain what these do and how they work.

New Mercedes-Benz E-Class to feature TikTok and a selfie camera

The interior of the forthcoming 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class can also boast a separate entertainment screen for the front-seat passenger.

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.

Lexus reveals off-road ROV Concept with radical hydrogen engine

The Lexus ROV Concept is a 'luxury' off-road buggy powered by an innovative 1.0-litre hydrogen-burning combustion engine.

New contactless touchscreen could help combat Covid-19

Jaguar Land Rover has developed a new contactless touchscreen that could improve road safety and reduce the spread of bacteria and viruses.

See your new car on your driveway BEFORE you buy it

A finance company is using augmented reality (AR) to allow car buyers to see what a new car would look like parked outside their house.