Buttons could replace touch controls in cars thanks to new Euro NCAP tests

Buttons could replace touch controls in cars thanks to new Euro NCAP tests
New Euro NCAP safety tests in 2026 will encourage manufacturers to bring back physical in-car controls. Could this be the end of annoying touchscreens…
MacPherson strut suspension explained: what are they and what do they do?

MacPherson strut suspension explained: what are they and what do they do?
Most cars use them but are MacPherson struts the best solution for your car’s front suspension?
Horsepower explained – what gives your car its performance?

Horsepower explained – what gives your car its performance?
We all know the figures but why are power and torque important to your car's driving experience?
Double wishbone suspension explained: is it better than a MacPherson strut?

Double wishbone suspension explained: is it better than a MacPherson strut?
What do double wishbone set ups offer over a more traditional MacPherson strut system?
New Michelin tyre makes the Porsche 911 GT3 RS an all weather track monster

New Michelin tyre makes the Porsche 911 GT3 RS an all weather track monster
Specially designed Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 shaves seconds off lap times in wet and low-temperature conditions. It could also be the perfect British r…

Coilover suspension explained: different types of coilovers and what they do

Coilover suspension explained: different types of coilovers and what they do
Lots of performance cars have them and the aftermarket is awash with them, but should you be fitting a set of coilovers to your car?
Differentials explained: how does a car’s diff work?

Differentials explained: how does a car’s diff work?
Every car has one, but what does a differential do and what’s an LSD?
UK government consults industry on 2030 petrol and diesel car ban

UK government consults industry on 2030 petrol and diesel car ban
The government plans to reinstate the 2030 ban on pure ICE car sales, but is speaking with industry figures to ‘restore clarity’
Porsche patents cleaner, more powerful six-stroke engine design

Porsche patents cleaner, more powerful six-stroke engine design
The design is as much a two-times-three-stroke as it is a six-stroke, and has the potential to massively increase power and reduce emissions
Pirelli’s new ‘cyber tyres’ link up to your car’s electronics to improve performance

Pirelli’s new ‘cyber tyres’ link up to your car’s electronics to improve performance
Pirelli is working with Bosch to develop tyres that communicate with your car’s ESP system to improve performance and safety
How bad are modern car user interfaces? We ask an airline pilot

How bad are modern car user interfaces? We ask an airline pilot
Do today’s touchscreen car user interfaces ask too much of the driver? And how can they be improved? We get an Airbus pilot’s expert opinion
Testing the ultimate £4m driving simulator

Testing the ultimate £4m driving simulator
Can sophisticated driving simulators replace costly, physical prototypes? We visit the new £4m Horiba MIRA simulator complex to take a digital drive
Toyota’s GR division hasn’t given up on combustion engines just yet

Toyota’s GR division hasn’t given up on combustion engines just yet
Toyota’s Gazoo Racing division will continue to investigate hydrogen-fuelled engines for road-going performance cars, as well as developing pure elect…
New Pirelli P Zero E tyre launched with sustainable construction

New Pirelli P Zero E tyre launched with sustainable construction
In a step towards more sustainable motoring, Pirelli has announced a new tyre compound made using recycled and bio-based materials
New Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS launched as track-based road tyre

New Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS launched as track-based road tyre
Italian tyre manufacturer Pirelli has used its motorsport expertise to develop its most focused road tyre yet
BAC's hydrogen fuel-cell future – why this British sports car maker isn't going electric

BAC's hydrogen fuel-cell future – why this British sports car maker isn't going electric
We talk to BAC about their plans for a fuel cell-powered Mono
An unlikely wind tunnel facility in Northamptonshire – Catesby Tunnel

An unlikely wind tunnel facility in Northamptonshire – Catesby Tunnel
Testing sites for car manufacturers can often take them to the ends of the earth, or under it in the case of the UK’s latest wind tunnel
Viritech Apricale debuts at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Viritech Apricale debuts at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Britain’s hydrogen fuel-cell supercar might just revolutionise the future of fast cars
Honda’s future EV plans take shape – headlined by all-electric S2000 and NSX reboots

Honda’s future EV plans take shape – headlined by all-electric S2000 and NSX reboots
The Japanese giant is gearing up for its transition to EVs, and there’s two electric sports cars in the plan
BMW Group to clean up manufacturing of its alloy wheels from 2024

BMW Group to clean up manufacturing of its alloy wheels from 2024
New sustainable energy contracts to be drawn up for the supply of over 10 million alloy wheels annually
E10 fuel in the UK – what is it, and will it affect my car?

E10 fuel in the UK – what is it, and will it affect my car?
Initiative to replace standard unleaded petrol with E10 will reduce emissions, but you’ll need to check compatibility