Motoring Developments and The Future

Our love of cars and car travel goes far beyond getting from A to B, covering status, employability, privacy and more.

A complete A to Z glossary of the most important electric vehicle terms as commonly used in the UK. Includes types of electric vehicle.

In addition to regular and automatic transmissions, today you can opt for DSG or CVT transmissions. But which gearbox type is right for you? 

Should you buy your next EV with a single or dual motor setup? Read our guide to learn which is best for your needs - and your pocket.

With more choice than ever before, improved range and fast DC charging, is 2022 the year to invest in your first electric van?

An in depth look at the pros and cons of economical cars

Improvements in lithium-ion battery technology have seen the range of many EVs double in the last decade - and it’s only going to get better.

Discover more about ways of powering cars without petrol or diesel.

Is now the right time to switch to an EV? Benefits include cheaper running costs, a government grant, green credentials, less maintenance, and avoiding congestion/ULEZ charges.

About the the price of oil and its effects on the UK motorist.

If you've recently purchased a new car, or you're about to trade in an older vehicle, chances are you'll come face-to-face with the electronic parking brake.

A guide to the Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system: how it helps UK police solve crime, controversies, and more.

Learn about how developments in other areas are influencing the design of modern cars.

Appraising what driverless cars can do for you

Discussed, driving and environmental rules and regulations pertaining to vehicles.

Find out about the latest and most exciting innovations in the world of driving.

Have you ever wondered how start-stop technology works? Read our useful guide to find out about this increasingly common fuel efficiency system.

It's not all doom and gloom in the UK car industry - here are seven things to be positive about as the sector looks to the future.

Following changes to the government's electric/hybrid incentive program, sales of plug-in hybrids plummeted in April, drawing criticism from the car industry.

A semi-automatic car offers the best of both manual and automatic transmissions: learn about how they work.

Park assist and self parking systems have alleviated one of the least popular aspects of being a motorist: parking. We explore how these systems work.

Feeling a little green about the electric car? Here are the basic facts about EVS: how they work and how much they cost to buy and run.