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Skoda is working on glow-in-the-dark seatbelts

Skoda has developed light-up seatbelt buckles

Czech car maker Skoda has announced that it is working on illuminated seat belts that are easier to fasten in the dark. 
Published 04 November 2020
Self-driving car trials launch in Oxford

Self-driving car trials launch in Oxford

Six Ford Mondeos have taken to the streets of Oxford, kitted out with self-driving tech by an Oxford University-linked company called Oxbotica.
Published 23 October 2020
Waze unveils improvements to navigation app

Waze unveils improvements to navigation app

At a virtual event today, navigation app Waze announced a raft of improvements to its service, aimed at reducing time spent in traffic.
Published 15 September 2020
Uber rolls out mask-detecting scanner in app to ensure passengers have face coverings

Uber rolls out mask-detecting scanner in app

Users of the ride-hailing service Uber reported for not wearing a face covering will be asked to use a mask scanning feature before their next jo
Published 03 September 2020
'Ugly' electric car charging points get a makeover from children thanks to SEAT and Curpra

'Ugly' charging points get makeover from kids

Almost a third of UK drivers think electric vehicle charging points are eyesores and nearly half don't want them installed on their own street.
Published 25 August 2020
Tesla supplier creating nickel and cobalt-free battery

Tesla supplier creating nickel-free battery

CATL, a Chinese company that supplies to the likes of Tesla, has announced it is working on a battery free of nickel and cobalt.
Published 20 August 2020
British military testing hybrid armoured vehicles

British military testing hybrid armoured vehicles

The British military is testing hybrid electric technology on its armoured vehicles to make them quieter and more environmentally friendly.
Published 20 August 2020
UK government takes another step towards legalising autonomous driving

Government launches lane-keeping call for evidence

The government has published a call for evidence on lane-keeping technology, a step forward in the UK’s legal acceptance of autonomous driving.
Published 18 August 2020
Jaguar Land Rover’s hydrogen SUV could be here within a decade

JLR’s hydrogen SUV could be here within a decade

Jaguar Land Rover is reportedly launching a large-scale hydrogen research project that could result in a fuel-cell SUV by the end of this decade.
Published 17 August 2020
BMW eDrive Zones introduces in London and Birmingham, using geo-fencing technology for plug-in hybrid cars

BMW eDrive Zones switch hybrids to EV mode

BMW has introduced new “eDrive Zones” designed to ensure its plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models run in zero-emission electric mode when in cities.
Published 07 August 2020
Goodwood Speedweek set for October, combining Festival of Speed and Revival

Goodwood Speedweek set for October

Goodwood has announced a new three-day motor sport festival that combines elements of the famous Festival of Speed and Revival events.
Published 17 July 2020
German court calls Tesla Autopilot claims misleading

German court: Tesla Autopilot claims 'misleading'

A court in Munich has found that Tesla’s claims about its Autopilot technology are misleading and exaggerated.
Published 16 July 2020