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BMW i7 Protection

BMW's armoured electric car

Armour-plated BMW i7 Protection is the brand’s first electric ‘protection vehicle’ designed for carrying VIPs in safety — and silence.
Published 08 August 2023
2023 Mini interior display

Gaming built into next Mini

Retro themes, an assistant named Spike and in-car games are coming to the next Mini.
Published 26 July 2023
Next-generation Peugeot i-Cockpit interior revealed

Peugeot updates 'i-Cockpit' interior

The latest version of the Peugeot i-Cockpit cabin layout has been revealed by the French firm.
Published 06 June 2023
Stagecoach opens UK's first autonomous bus service in Scotland

Driverless bus service begins in Scotland

Stagecoach has opened the nation’s first-ever autonomous bus service.
Published 15 May 2023
Volvo XC40 Recharge battery pack

What are EV batteries made of?

It’s more important than ever that we know what electric car batteries are made of, and the costs of mining and manufacturing those materials...
Published 27 April 2023
TikTok user @johnnyromano3 captures moment Waymo robotaxi is confused by traffic cop in America

Watch cop pull over robotaxi

Passenger in driverless Waymo ride-sharing vehicle shows how the vehicle reacts to an officer of the law.
Published 25 April 2023
Ford Bluedrive

Ford gets approval for hands-free driving in UK

Ford drivers will be able to take their hands off the wheel legally while driving following the approval of its BlueCruise technology.
Published 13 April 2023
Transport Committee launches e-scooter enquiry

Paris votes to ban e-scooters — is London next?

After Paris votes to ban electric scooters, UK road safety charity says the vehicles are “similarly unpopular” in Britain.
Published 04 April 2023
Genesis Face Connect

Genesis opens door to face recognition

Drivers of the GV60 are gaining the ability to unlock and even start their vehicles without a key, by scanning their faces.
Published 28 March 2023
Mike Song of Genesis on steering yokes

Genesis: Steering yokes 'cool' but safety rules

The global boss of Genesis says that customer demand and safety considerations will determine if aircraft-style steering yokes are introduced.
Published 28 March 2023
Tesla begins remote test drives

Remote test drives for potential Tesla buyers

Tesla has launched a new service for potential buyers that allows them to take a car for a test drive without having to visit a Tesla showroom.
Published 23 March 2023
Lamborghini 'LB744' to be powered by V12 hybrid powertrain

New Lamborghini hybrid detailed

First look at Lamborghini's “HPEV (High Performance Electrified Vehicle) hybrid super sports car”, codenamed “LB744”.
Published 07 March 2023