ServCity Nissan Leaf front quarter tracking
Servcity's Nissan Leaf drove 1600 miles around Greenwich, London
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Autonomous vehicle project to help cities develop robotaxis

Nissan claims the Servcity project it backs with the UK government will help self-driving cars to navigate cities

17 February 2023
Autonomous vehicle project to help cities develop robotaxis
Mazda rotary engine
The rotary engine's smoothness and lack of reciprocating parts could make it ideal
Technology

Under the skin: Why Mazda rotary engine is a perfect fit for hybrids

With various attempts to crack range-extending hybrids, Mazda proves mechanical isolation is key

13 February 2023
Under the skin: Why Mazda rotary engine is a perfect fit for hybrids
BMW DEE interior
BMW's full-width display was showcased on the i-Vision Dee at CES 2023
Technology

Under the skin: Car touchscreens can get bigger but less distracting

Touchscreens reduce complexity, but could be integrated with head-up displays to keep eyes on the road

6 February 2023
Under the skin: Car touchscreens can get bigger but less distracting
Technology

British firm wins £6.6m to develop autonomous hydrogen HGV

HVS awarded £6.6 million to help decarbonise “one of the biggest-polluting vehicle sectors on the road”

1 February 2023
British firm wins £6.6m to develop autonomous hydrogen HGV
Sustainable tyre
The tyre has a lower rolling resistance which reduces the car's carbon footprint
Technology

Under the skin: Sustainable tyres pass a new milestone

Goodyear's demonstration tyre is 90% sustainable, using ingredients from soybean oil to plastic bottles

30 January 2023
Under the skin: Sustainable tyres pass a new milestone
Technology

UK government to invest £30 million into decarbonising roads

Asphalt made from green waste and low-emission street lighting are two of the seven avenues being explored

25 January 2023
UK government to invest £30 million into decarbonising roads
Heated seatbelts
Radiant heating uses far less energy than heating cabin air through vents
Technology

Under the skin: How heated seatbelts can increase EV range

New efficiency boosting belt can improve occupant safety, as radiant heating tech takes precedence

23 January 2023
Under the skin: How heated seatbelts can increase EV range
Technology

Qualcomm previews next-gen in-car tech with radical concept

Revealed at CES, the concept car showcases the American firm’s new Snapdragon Digital Chassis technology

4 January 2023
Qualcomm previews next-gen in-car tech with radical concept
Nissan X trail drivetrain
The Nissan X-Trail hybrid will soon be available with all-wheel drive
Technology

Under the skin: what makes the electric motor so efficient?

With their adaptive torque-shifting software and low maintenance needs, electric motors are here to stay

2 January 2023
Under the skin: what makes the electric motor so efficient?
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The A-Class famously failed the moose test 25 years ago
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Under the skin: How Mercedes is rapidly advancing in-car safety

German firm plans to have accident-free cars by 2050, coming a long way since the original A-Class

19 December 2022
Under the skin: How Mercedes is rapidly advancing in-car safety

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