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When is a 4×4 not a 4×4?

7 May 2021

What is the difference between 4x4, 4WD and AWD? What is a 'faux-by-four'? And how good will your SUV really be in the snow?

Adaptive cruise control – what is it and how does it work?

12 February 2021

More and more cars now come with adaptive cruise control either as standard or as an optional extra. But what does it do and is it for you?

Where’s my spare wheel?

5 February 2021

One of the least-popular trends in modern car design is the almost total disappearance of the traditional full-size spare tyre / spare wheel.

Petrol, hybrid or electric: what gets you motoring?

23 November 2020

As we set course for banning new petrol and diesel cars by 2030, what are your power choices for buying a new car right now?

How accurate is your car speedometer?

30 October 2020

Have you noticed that your car speedometer sometimes reads faster than your satnav says? It's very common. Find out why this happens.

Different types of gearbox explained

27 October 2020

Do you find the different types of gearbox all a bit confusing? What's a DCT, or a CVT, or a DSG? The Car Expert is here to help.

What is a mild hybrid?

21 August 2020

Car companies are rushing to launch mild hybrid models as quickly possible. But what is a mild hybrid and should you bother with one?

Lunaz reveals classic Rolls-Royce electric conversions

21 August 2020

British manufacturer Lunaz has unveiled two new classic Rolls-Royce models converted to electric power – the first of their kind.

Motorists ‘leaving sensitive data on their old cars’

24 June 2020

Drivers could be leaving a trove of sensitive data on their old cars by not wiping information held from connecting to a smartphone.

British start-up to provide electric powertrains for classic cars

10 October 2019

A new electric vehicle firm has set up shop in Silverstone, where it will build all-electric conversions of some of history’s most iconic classic cars.

Thieves can “steal keyless cars in ten seconds”

8 August 2019

Some of Britain’s most popular cars can be stolen by criminals within as little as ten seconds – thanks to supposedly convenient keyless entry technology.

Safety fears add noise to electric vehicles

12 June 2019

From 1st July all new electrified vehicles will be required to emit a noise at low speeds to warn pedestrians of their presence.

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Latest car technology articles

When is a 4×4 not a 4×4?

Adaptive cruise control – what is it and how does it work?

Where’s my spare wheel?

Petrol, hybrid or electric: what gets you motoring?

How accurate is your car speedometer?

Different types of gearbox explained

What is a mild hybrid?

Lunaz reveals classic Rolls-Royce electric conversions

Motorists ‘leaving sensitive data on their old cars’

British start-up to provide electric powertrains for classic cars

Thieves can “steal keyless cars in ten seconds”

Safety fears add noise to electric vehicles

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