Cars
The motor car, or automobile, followed soon after the invention of the internal combustion engine. The Ford Model T was the first car to be mass produced in 1908, and a century later the number of motor vehicles in the world exceeded one billion. Formula E should ensure that electric car technology continues to make progress and several multinational companies are currently competing to produce the first driverless cars. Another good reason to look out when you are crossing the road!
Top 18 fastest cars in the world: land speed record breakers
Here are the drivers and cars that have broken the world land speed record throughout history.
Top 10 most dangerous roads in the world 2024
Fasten your seatbelts and hang on for dear life.
How bacteria and self-healing roads could soon fix the UK’s 750,000 potholes
Climate change is playing havoc with the UK’s road network. Now is the time to invest in innovative solutions.
The frustrating reasons electric cars are so expensive, explained by a scientist
Electric vehicles are comparatively new compared to the older combustion engine, and need different materials to power them.
Best car gadgets | everything you need to elevate your driving experience in 2023
We've rounded up some of the best gadgets that will make your driving experience a breeze, whether you're relaxing in the back seat or behind the wheel.
These 185mph self-driving AI cars will soon race on F1 tracks
Look, no hands…! Or a driver at all.
20mph speed limits do save lives, and most road users respond to them well, study suggests
While debates continue over the introduction of 20mph speed limits on UK city roads, research suggests lower traffic speeds improve safety and make our neighbourhoods nicer places to live in.
Best dash cams in 2024: 7 cameras for your car security
For that added peace of mind when driving.
Best wireless car chargers for your vehicle in 2024
You don't need to buy a Tesla to reap the benefits of modern technology.
Best racing games to buy in 2024
Take to the tracks from the comfort of your home with our pick of the best racings games for your console.
BZ4X: Was Toyota’s first fully electric car worth the wait?
Toyota has tried hybrids and hydrogen cars... but what do we make of its very first electric car?
Formula 1: 5 exciting new technologies for the 2022 racing season
It's not just the racing teams that will benefit from the newest technologies in motorsport – they can end up anywhere from regular cars to supermarket fridges.
Are electric cars definitely greener than petrol?
The UK is set to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030.
Future cars: 9 designs that could revolutionise the vehicle industry
The vehicle industry rapidly improves every year, bringing about incredible new and exciting technology for cars.
Dangerous and dirty: 7 myths about hydrogen power debunked
Hydrogen power is a large part of net-zero energy plans – but is it really cleaner than fossil fuels? And will it ever be economically viable?
Fast and Furious 9: The insane real-life science behind that magnet scene
With the help of magnet expert Prof Dominic Ryan, here's a crash course into the physics behind the Vin Diesel blockbuster.
Reality Check | Electric vehicles: What can we do with the growing number of dead batteries?
What will happen to the batteries when the first generation of electric vehicles reach the end of their lifespans in around a decade? Are they bound for the scrapheap, or can they be salvaged?
New fast-charging battery promises a full ‘tank’ in five minutes
Re-engineered lithium-ion battery lets you fill up electric cars almost as fast as those that run on fossil fuels.
Reality Check | Are plug-in hybrid cars really the eco-friendly choice?
A study has found that plug-in hybrids actually emit more than 2.5 times as much carbon dioxide as tests claimed. So, are they worth having?
This new app from Skoda can hear exactly what's wrong with your car
Skoda says the app's artificial intelligence can listen to and interpret common problems such as issues with the air conditioning compressor, steering, and clutches in the automatic gearbox.
Fossil fuels | Phase out sales of new cars and vans by the end of the decade, say big businesses
Tesco, E.ON and Heathrow are among 27 large companies asking government ministers to target a 2030 date for all new cars and vans being zero emissions.
Honda-e | Does it lives up to the hype?
The Honda-e is the most anticipated car of the year, and it’s all-electric.
5G | Driverless cars could warn each other of dangers using new network
Researchers said a vehicle-generated early warning system that alerts drivers is feasible within the next few years using 5G.
2020 vision: what we thought the future would look like in 2010
Dive into an average day in 2020, as predicted in 2010.