Solarbay
The new sunroof is based on PDLC (polymer-dispersed liquid crystal) technology
Technology

The Renault sunroof that works like a blind

Seven-layered Solarbay sunroof will be available on Scenic and Rafale, with strong focus on sustainability

24 November 2023
The Renault sunroof that works like a blind
Technology

King's speech: government will accelerate autonomous driving laws in UK

Automated Vehicles Bill will focus on safe deployment and commercialisation of self-driving technologies

7 November 2023
King's speech: government will accelerate autonomous driving laws in UK
Nio battery swapping station
Nio stations have already notched up 30m battery swaps
Technology

How do Nio's battery swapping stations work?

Nio's automated battery swapping stations can recharge an EV in under 3 minutes - we explain exactly how

7 November 2023
How do Nio's battery swapping stations work?
Swindon Powertrain porsche head upgrade
Four-valve M64 upgrade is for 993 and 964 Porsche 911s
Technology

How to make a 12,000rpm Porsche engine

Swindon Powertrain's £35k upgrade can double a 911's redline with aerospace tech and lightweight construction

2 November 2023
How to make a 12,000rpm Porsche engine
Lexus RZ one motion grip
'One Motion Grip' now uses 200deg steering ratio instead of 150deg
New cars

Toyota to begin steer-by-wire production in 2024

'One Motion Grip' system is set to be offered initially on the Toyota bZ4X and Lexus RZ

31 October 2023
Toyota to begin steer-by-wire production in 2024
Lexus UX manual gearbox dashboard
Lexus UX 300e is modified with Toyota GR86 pedals and gearshifter, plus rev counter
New cars

Driven: Toyota's manual gearbox for electric cars

New software-based system aims to offer more driver involvement. Is it more than a gimmick?

30 October 2023
Driven: Toyota's manual gearbox for electric cars
AI talking to cars
Google’s data and AI technology will be introduced directly into car computers
Technology

How AI will allow us to talk to our cars

Google and Continental's system allows us to ask cars questions without taking our eyes off the road

23 October 2023
How AI will allow us to talk to our cars
Titan steering rack
Titan’s steer-by-wire system can provide meaningful driver feedback
Technology

Under the skin: How steer-by-wire can still give engaging handling

Systems are now becoming so advanced they have driving involvement engineered in - here’s how

16 October 2023
Under the skin: How steer-by-wire can still give engaging handling
Porsche 911 GT3 Cup rear
Porsche and partners will produce e-fuel at the Haru Oni demonstration plant in Chile
Technology

Under the skin: How to make fuel out of fresh air

Innovative direct air capture technology combines CO2 with green hydrogen to make methanol for e-fuels

5 October 2023
Under the skin: How to make fuel out of fresh air
ADAS animation
Euro NCAP is planning to improve its real-world evaluation of ADAS
Technology

Experts probe role of ‘annoying’ ADAS technology

Safety bodies focus on human behaviour as motorists reject the proliferation of driver assistance systems

3 October 2023
Experts probe role of ‘annoying’ ADAS technology

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