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“Advanced” autonomous car trials could start in the UK this year

Self-driving cars held back by potholes,poor 4G

Motorists in the UK could see self-driving cars on the road by the end of 2019, but poor 4G coverage and potholes are hampering progress.
Published 12 February 2019

Car thefts up 49% in five years

New data from the Home Office shows 111,999 vehicles were stolen in the UK in the period 2017-18, up 49% in five years.
Published 28 January 2019

Projector tech lights way for autonomous cars

Jaguar Land Rover has shown where it thinks autonomous tech is going, by creating a projector that lets pedestrians know where the car is going.
Published 25 January 2019
Gatwick Airport robot parking

Gatwick Airport wants robots to park your car

If the application is approved, Gatwick Airport will begin trials of "robotic automated valets" at its South Terminal as early as April 2019.
Published 25 January 2019
Top 5: CES 2019 coolest car tech reveals

Top 5: CES 2019 coolest car tech reveals

The Consumer Electronic Show in Los Angeles tends to attract the latest and greatest car technology reveals, and 2019 has been no exception.
Published 08 January 2019
SEAT Cristobal concept to improve road safety

Can the SEAT Cristobal cut road deaths by 40%?

When a Spanish minister’s son died in a car crash, local car giant SEAT vowed to create a car so safe it would eliminate road deaths.
Published 20 November 2018
Jaguar’s I-Pace warning siren gets guide dog charity’s seal of approval

Jaguar’s I-Pace warning sound praised by charity

Guide Dogs for the Blind has commended Jaguar for adding a warning siren to the I-Pace that lets road users know the electric car is approaching.
Published 11 October 2018

Watchdog bans "misleading" Nissan Leaf advert

The ASA has banned an advert from Nissan that highlighted what it called unrealistic recharging times for the car maker's electric Leaf.
Published 11 October 2018
A Tesla owner wasn't at home to receive his Amazon delivery — his solution was genius

Amazon delivered to Tesla owner who wasn't home

Being able to purchase anything you want at the tap of a smartphone is one way in which technology is making our lives a lot easier. But...
Published 11 September 2018
Tech clinic: how did video games become so popular?

Tech clinic: how did video games get so popular?

Britain is the world’s fifth-largest market, with about half of us gaming in 2017 and spending £5.11bn, more than on music and video combined.
Published 09 September 2018
Apps: walking the dog

Apps: walking the dog

If you're a dog owner with spare time in short supply, these apps are just what you need to keep Fido fit and active.
Published 09 September 2018
Test Bench: CD music players

Test Bench: CD music players

With music fans still coveting the silver discs, we review three of the best CD music players you can buy.
Published 09 September 2018