Technology

Why factory robots can't completely replace humans

Rear axles are one of the most complex assemblies in a Porsche – and still require a human touch

13 August 2026
Why factory robots can't completely replace humans
Motorsport

JCB Hydromax smashes hydrogen land speed record

Andy Green hits 406.320mph to claim his third land speed record with 1600bhp twin-engined hydrogen-combustion slipstreamer

11 August 2026
JCB Hydromax smashes hydrogen land speed record
Technology

British firm updates McLaren P1 with new lightweight battery

V Engineering's new solution helps to keep the hybrid hypercars on the road while improving performance

11 August 2026
British firm updates McLaren P1 with new lightweight battery
Technology

UK government announces £130m investment in automotive tech

Bentley, Nissan and more will receive investment as industry transitions towards electric and connected cars

10 August 2026
UK government announces £130m investment in automotive tech
Technology

How BMW cut the X5's emissions by 40% – before turning a wheel

Around one third of the new iX5 is made from waste products or recycled materials

4 August 2026
How BMW cut the X5's emissions by 40% – before turning a wheel
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Magna's new mirror contains camera that detects driver distraction, drowsiness or fatigue
Technology

New driver monitoring tech means your mirrors look back at you

As car makers push for greater safety and automation, are drivers ready to hand over full control?

28 July 2026
New driver monitoring tech means your mirrors look back at you
Technology

From jet fighters to supercars: Why McLaren is using carbon tape

Automated Rapid Tape technology is helping the Woking-based brand make stiffer supercar components

21 July 2026
From jet fighters to supercars: Why McLaren is using carbon tape
Technology

Toyota pump tech could be key to hydrogen-combustion practicality

A new super-conducting pump is helping to revolutionise its hydrogen program

15 July 2026
Toyota pump tech could be key to hydrogen-combustion practicality
Technology

Leaf it alone: Inside Nissan's self-driving Tokyo taxi

Japanese car maker's plans are part of massive collaboration with Uber, Nvidia, and Wayve

14 July 2026
Leaf it alone: Inside Nissan's self-driving Tokyo taxi
Technology

New range-extender hybrid uses supercar tech for efficiency boost

Horse's D20 powertrain uses power-dense axial-flux electric motors to save space and boost efficiency

14 July 2026
New range-extender hybrid uses supercar tech for efficiency boost

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