Technology

bmw i7 solid-state charging

Technology

BMW fits solid-state battery to i7 as it ramps up new tech testing

German group previously said it would not need the technology until 2033

20 May 2025

BMW fits solid-state battery to i7 as it ramps up new tech testing

Continental ac2uated sound display

Technology

Sound idea turns any flat surface into a speaker

German firm's new tech enables an instrument panel or any flat surface to be a speaker

15 May 2025

Sound idea turns any flat surface into a speaker

Lamborghini Temerario charging rear

The new Lamborghini Temerario is a plug-in hybrid using three Yasa motors – two up front, and one at the engine

Electric cars

British motor maker Yasa to become EV sports car superpower

Firm plots huge growth as its tech is used in new models from Lamborghini, Mercedes-AMG and Ferrari

13 May 2025

British motor maker Yasa to become EV sports car superpower

Te.sence Bloom tyre inflator

Technology

How to safely 'puncture' a tyre at 87mph

New kit allows testers to deflate a tyre by remote control – critical in testing autonomous vehicles

7 May 2025

How to safely 'puncture' a tyre at 87mph

Technology

More than 2000 Jaguar I-Pace EVs to become autonomous taxis

Ride-hailing firm Waymo will work with manufacturer Magna to convert the EVs at a new US factory

6 May 2025

More than 2000 Jaguar I-Pace EVs to become autonomous taxis

New cars

New Mercedes-Benz CLA unable to use 400V DC chargers

The omission of a 400V DC converter is thought to be a cost-saving measure by the German brand

6 May 2025

New Mercedes-Benz CLA unable to use 400V DC chargers

Total energies lubrifrants Renault Megane E Tech

Technology

Breakthrough for EVs as new trial halves charging times

New battery tech has improved Megane EV’s range and charging times

1 May 2025

Breakthrough for EVs as new trial halves charging times

volkswagen id era shanghai motor show front quarter

New ID Era concept previews Volkswagens's range-extender technology

Technology

Volkswagen plots range-extender electric vehicles for Europe

Technology previewed by new ID Era concept promises a combined range of more than 621 miles

23 April 2025

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Volkswagen plots range-extender electric vehicles for Europe

Mercedes steer by wire

New cars

Mercedes to launch by-wire steering and yoke wheel in 2026

Updated EQS electric saloon is expected to be the first model equipped with firm's new technology

22 April 2025

Mercedes to launch by-wire steering and yoke wheel in 2026

Horse drop in hybrid powertrain

New cars

Geely-Renault firm Horse reveals hybrid conversion for electric cars

Joint venture announces new hybrid powertrain that fits into the same space as a traditional EV motor

17 April 2025

Geely-Renault firm Horse reveals hybrid conversion for electric cars

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