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The future of hatchbacks? Peugeot's new concept EV dazzles with gullwing doors, swappable seats and steer-by-wire tech
By Leon Poultney published
Peugeot says it is moving towards steer-by-wire technology in the coming years, completely changing the way it approaches car interiors.

Google Maps finally gets Tesla Supercharger upgrade to steer drivers towards fuss-free top-ups
By Leon Poultney published
Google Maps users in the US now get nav features that were once reserved only for Tesla owners.

I saw the new Audi Concept C in the flesh – and it’s the first sports car concept that I actually want to be all-electric
By Leon Poultney published
With big 'I, Robot' energy, Audi's latest Concept C could well be the first truly desirable electric sports car.

Europe’s largest motoring club tested how much range one popular EV lost over 4 years and almost 110,000 miles – and it’s way less than you’d think
By Leon Poultney published
Extensive tests showed the Volkswagen ID 3 retained well in excess of 90% battery capacity after four years of hard driving.

Forget charging stations – this French highway can wirelessly charge EVs faster than Tesla's Supercharger network
By Leon Poultney published
The trial is the only one of its kind operating on public roads and could pave the way for a wider adoption of wireless EV charging on the move.

Elon Musk says Tesla is 'almost ready' to allow texting when behind the wheel with its Full Self-Driving system
By Leon Poultney published
Musk claims Full Self-Driving will soon allow texting when at the wheel, but fails to explain how that will be legal.

The 5 hottest electric motorcycles from the EICMA 2025 show
By Leon Poultney published
Scooters look like the next big EV battleground, as big names turn to small capacity to drum up sales – here are all the highlights from EICMA 2025.

Toyota’s hydrogen-powered pick-up truck can tackle any terrain – and you can even shower in its exhaust emissions
By Leon Poultney published
Toyota's fuel cell stack not only delivers mammoth, terrain-tackling power, it also provides water for off-grid washing.

BMW gets green light for ‘hands-off’ highway driving in major first – here’s how it works
By Leon Poultney published
BMW's upcoming iX3 "Neue Klasse" gets the green light for Level 2 autonomous driving systems, paving the way for more in the future.

The 5 wildest new EVs from the Japan Mobility Show 2025: from Honda's tiny EV to a surprise Rolls-Royce rival
By Leon Poultney published
The world's largest Japanese automakers let their imaginations run wild at this year's Japan Mobility Show – these were the biggest announcements.
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