An unexpected consequence of the coronavirus is the influence it may have on future vehicle design as designers examine how they can respond to the threats posed by pandemics - for example, by developing germ-free car cabins to minimise the spread of infections....

Thanks to the internet, it’s never been easier for consumers to find out what a car is worth or where to make a purchase. As a consequence, technology has paved the way for car sales that can take place without a customer even setting foot inside a car showroom as...

Recent data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) showed 4,321 new cars were registered in April 2020, compared with 161,064 in April 2019, representing a 97% decrease and a reduction in actual registrations of 156,743 – the lowest level since...

A survey of in-market new car buyers suggests that around 30% of motorists are waiting to see if any purchase incentives will be introduced by the government before they consider making the purchase amid rumours of a scrappage scheme. While it was suggested that a...

According to a recent report by the Transport Research Laboratory (TRL), a global centre for innovation in transport and mobility, operating an infotainment system through a touchscreen while driving is far more distracting than driving under the influence of drugs,...

In this day and age, car technology develops at a rapid pace, yet cars have been slowly evolving from the very beginning. The crank handle was replaced by electronic ignition in 1922 and key ignition for production cars was introduced in 1949. Car cigarette lighters...

That digital connectivity has become an important part of our daily lives has never been more clearly highlighted than over the last few weeks and months. Throughout lockdown, digital connectivity has been a comfort for many and the ‘go-to’ method of communication....

“We’ll see unprecedented changes in the next 20 years,” says Dave OudeNijeweme, Head of Technology Trends at the Advanced Propulsion Centre which works on the production and development of low carbon propulsion technology in the UK.In the light of net zero carbon...

Broadly speaking, the Internet of Things (IoT) enables equipment in industrial settings to gather and share data and carry out connected operations using wired and wireless networks. The advent of 5G could have a revolutionary effect on the IoT and its potential for...

Many of us still crave a good buying experience. Parting with our hard-earned money can be so much more than a simple transaction. Regardless of pictures and lists of tech spec, when it comes to motoring, most of us still want to see the goods. However, online sales...