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
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
Autocar Business
Volkswagen plots range-extender electric vehicles for Europe
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
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
Electric vehicles

Nyobolt raises £23 million investment to supercharge growth

Fast-charging and energy storage company will use funding to develop technologies and grow its staff

16 April 2025
Autocar Business
Nyobolt raises £23 million investment to supercharge growth
Technology

How Mercedes F1 boffins are rewriting the EV battery rule book

Mercedes is trialling battery tech from its Mercedes AMG HPP F1 team

15 April 2025
How Mercedes F1 boffins are rewriting the EV battery rule book
Technology

This extreme off-road racing series will show what hydrogen can do

Inside the new FIA Extreme H World Cup racers that will give FCEV tech its most challenging test yet

6 April 2025
This extreme off-road racing series will show what hydrogen can do

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