Eighth generation BMW iDrive
The current, eighth-generation iDrive system features in the BMW iX and BMW i4
Technology

BMW X1 and 2 Series get iDrive 9 infotainment in 2023

New system will feature updated touchscreens, enhanced voice control and a 'content-driven' interface

8 March 2023
BMW X1 and 2 Series get iDrive 9 infotainment in 2023
Facial recognition tech
Continental's system is developed with Trinamix and uses 2D recognition
Technology

Under the skin: how biometric data can be used in cars

Trinamix Face Authentication identifies owners via facial recognition and can be used for refuelling payments

6 March 2023
Under the skin: how biometric data can be used in cars
Porsche Taycan regen braking powertrain
Porsche's Tacan Turbo S powertrain can generate 290kW of energy under braking
Technology

Under the skin: Why regenerative braking works so well

The virtuous circle of recuperating lost kinetic energy carries huge efficiency benefits, but how exactly does it work?

27 February 2023
Under the skin: Why regenerative braking works so well
Porsche V8 hybrid racing engine
The V8's turbos come from Dutch specialist Van der Lee and work at a pressure of 0.3 bar
Technology

Under the skin: Motorsport continues to embrace combustion

Porsche's 918-derived V8 hybrid tickles enthusiasts, complete with lag-free turbos and 1.35kWh battery

20 February 2023
Under the skin: Motorsport continues to embrace combustion
fetch remote driving car rig
The review looked into whether remote drivers felt detachment from the real world
Technology

Clarity urgently needed in remote driving law, says review

Law Commission probe recommends a short-term prohibition measure while a legal framework is developed

20 February 2023
Clarity urgently needed in remote driving law, says review
New cars

Tesla recalls 363,000 cars in the US over self-driving software

The recall affects every Tesla Model S, Model 3, Model Y and Model X in the country equipped with the software

17 February 2023
Tesla recalls 363,000 cars in the US over self-driving software
ServCity Nissan Leaf front quarter tracking
Servcity's Nissan Leaf drove 1600 miles around Greenwich, London
Technology

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

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