Technology

Radical Qualcomm concept previews tech for BMW, JLR, Mercedes

Chipmaker provides first look at digital systems underpinning future BMWs, Mercedes and much more besides

2 October 2023
Radical Qualcomm concept previews tech for BMW, JLR, Mercedes
New cars

Mercedes introduces new fingerprint payment system

German manufacturer says it's the first-ever in-car payment system and can be used to pay for fuel

26 September 2023
Mercedes introduces new fingerprint payment system
Continental MK C2 brake system architecture
Continental's MK C2 brake system architecture
Technology

What is brake-by-wire and how does it work?

Saving weight and space are just two of the ways this new method of braking is improving cars

26 September 2023
What is brake-by-wire and how does it work?
Volvo EX90 2024 front quarter tracking
The EX90, due in 2024, will sit alongside the XC90 as its electric-only sibling
New cars

Volvo EX90 rallies against ‘super-annoying’ driver monitoring

New Driver Understanding system aims to remove the nagging of many current attention warnings

14 September 2023
Volvo EX90 rallies against ‘super-annoying’ driver monitoring
IBIS batteries
New Ibis inverter tech means fewer parts on an EV
Technology

The tech making electric car batteries smaller and cheaper

Ibis project uses package-friendly microinverters to reverse current and remove need for on-board charger

14 September 2023
The tech making electric car batteries smaller and cheaper
Toyota BX4X wheel
EVs have quickly outpaced earlier tech predicitions
Technology

Under the skin: How Toyota will make 'like-for-like' ICEs and EVs

Toyota's new 620-mile battery gives the same range as a comparable ICE car, thanks to huge tech advances

4 September 2023
Under the skin: How Toyota will make 'like-for-like' ICEs and EVs
Opposed piston engine
The engine is intended for commercial vehicles such as American full-sized pick-up trucks
Technology

Under the skin: Could opposed pistons save the combustion engine?

Ricardo has developed an opposed-piston petrol engine that's lighter, cheaper and has a diesel's torque

28 August 2023
Under the skin: Could opposed pistons save the combustion engine?
Rolls Royce whispers app
The app was initially curated by a tight senior Rolls-Royce team - including the firm's CEO
Technology

Exclusive Rolls-Royce app 'a facilitator' for mega business deals

Launched in 2019, Rolls-Royce's 'Whispers' app has evolved into a chatroom for the super-rich

23 August 2023
Exclusive Rolls-Royce app 'a facilitator' for mega business deals
Continental Care tyre
Continental says fuel economy boosted (or rather energy efficiency increased) by up to 3%
Technology

Under the skin: the tyres that maintain pressure automatically

Embedded sensors could remove need for regular maintenance and improve lifespan by 4600 miles

21 August 2023
Under the skin: the tyres that maintain pressure automatically
Porsche 911 cup car with fuel
Making a litre of e-fuel takes three litres of desalinated water and the CO2 extracted from 6000m3 of air
Technology

Under the skin: Can Porsche's e-fuels completely replace petrol?

E-fuels using CO2 extracted from the atmosphere are cleaner than those extracted from the ground

14 August 2023
Under the skin: Can Porsche's e-fuels completely replace petrol?

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