Technology & Infotainment
Jaguar dives into driverless tech as others show caution
Google’s self-driving tech will be built into up to 20,000 Jaguar I-Pace SUVs as rivals reassess their situation
Variable valve timing explained
What is variable valve timing and how does it work to improve power and efficiency. Here’s a simple 300-word guide without the white-coat language.
Explained: Continental MK C1 'Brake by Wire'
We delve into the science behind an evolutionary new braking system in which the traditional complexities of master cylinders and boosters are consolidated into one small package
New street machine gear: Fuel systems, Haltech ECU, LS electric water pump and more
We put some new gear under the microscope
Explained: GKN Tungsten-carbide coated brakes
We explain the science behind the new braking technology first seen on the 2018 Porsche Cayenne
Android Auto vs Apple CarPlay
We compare the two smartphone mirroring apps you can use today
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Volkswagen moves into supercomputing to cut commute times
Tie-in with Google will use quantum computers to solve highly complex problems, and make VW’s products even better
Sat-nav more distracting than texting and driving: study
Programming the satellite navigation system can distract a driver for an average of 40 seconds, research shows
Explained: V2X Vehicle-to-everything communication
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication will soon become a mainstay of our roads, but our cars could soon after be talking to traffic lights and buildings. Wheels delves into the What? How? and Why? in this edition of Explained.
Mazda demonstrates new SkyActiv-X engine tech
Mazda builds game-changing engine that aims to achieve the impossible
4x4s with less technology enhance driver engagement
The best fourbies keep the pilot fully engrossed in the experience.
HOW TO FIT AN AUTO OVER DRIVE TO A CLASSIC FORD
How to drop a four-speed AOD slusher into your classic Ford
Explained: Mazda G-Vectoring Control
Wheels delves into the tricky tech behind Mazda's software-based torque-vectoring system
The 10 most annoying features of modern cars
No one is perfect and neither are our cars, so here are some suggestions that could make the latest vehicles even better to live with
HOW TO KEEP YOUR CAR'S INTERIOR AND ENGINE BAY CLEAN
We give you the lowdown on keeping your car's interior and engine bay looking top
How to repair a car leaking fuel tank
If your streeter's appetite for fuel has gone up, check the tank isn't quietly weeping
What will the next wave of car technology bring?
We’ve come a long way since the horseless carriage, but the next major automotive milestones look set to be among the most significant
HOW TO INSTALL A DIGITAL DASH INTO A CLASSIC CAR
Combining the precision of digital electronics with classic analogue gauges
What is Level 3 autonomous driving tech and when do we get it?
Level 3 driving autonomy is here but it may still be some time before anyone is allowed to actually use it
Race to autonomy: who are the key players?
Research ranks the carmakers pushing towards a self-driving future, and puts established marques on top
Explained: Electric compressors
Electric compressors are becoming increasingly popular among car makers. But what are they? And how do they work?
Lead wiping/filling restoration and repairs - tech torque
Lead wiping isn't hard, you just need the right equipment and plenty of practice
Speaker-less car stereo system developed by Continental
Emerging technology could send car speakers the way of the dodo
Vehicle-to-vehicle, vehicle-to-infrastructure systems explained
Cars that can chat with each other – and the world around them – are just beyond the horizon. Here’s how the driver assist technology will work