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What is a Head-Up Display?

16 August 2025

While browsing through trims on your new car search, you might come across head-up display tech on higher equipment levels. But what is it?

Best websites for buying an EV home charger

29 April 2025

If you’re buying an electric car and you have a driveway or garage, your next search should probably be for a home charger. But which one?

EV charging in the UK – what’s the current picture?

18 October 2024

It seems that stories about the slow installation of charging points are now off the mark. Here’s our take on the boom in new charge points.

Rise of the electric city cars

20 July 2024

Electric micro-mobility is becoming a big business, with a growing number of small electric city cars looking to appeal to urban drivers.

Are EVs too fast for their own good?

29 June 2024

Within a very short period of time, there will be a staggering number of used electric cars on our roads with performance well in excess of anything most people have ever experienced.

Euro 7 – help or hindrance to EV adoption?

29 June 2023

Crucial new car emissions standards called Euro 7 could either help or hinder the roll-out of electric cars across the UK and Europe.

How electric car batteries are recycled

24 May 2023

When electric car batteries are either not holding enough charge or have been damaged in an accident, they’re not done with by any means.

Air-con vs climate control – what you need to know

24 May 2023

Air conditioning and climate control are often spoken about together, but there are a few differences - here is what you need to know.

Tyre markings explained

17 May 2023

Buying tyres can seem like trying to understand a foreign language. Our helpful tyre guide explains all the key markings you need to know.

How a telematics black box works

29 April 2023

A telematics box transmits data about the location, speed, and driving behavior of a vehicle. Here's a breakdown of how this device works.

What is park assist?

14 April 2023

Systems to take over parking manoeuvres are getting ever smarter. Here’s how they work and what kind of assistance is on offer.

How EV battery range has improved over the years

18 March 2023

A decade ago, EV batteriess struggled to cope with even short journeys. Today, battery range concerns are largely academic.

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Latest car technology articles

What is a Head-Up Display?

Best websites for buying an EV home charger

EV charging in the UK – what’s the current picture?

Rise of the electric city cars

Are EVs too fast for their own good?

Euro 7 – help or hindrance to EV adoption?

How electric car batteries are recycled

Air-con vs climate control – what you need to know

Tyre markings explained

How a telematics black box works

What is park assist?

How EV battery range has improved over the years

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