Audi is testing 5G production robots that could build your next car
Robots powered by 5G could be used to build the cars of tomorrow even faster as Audi begins testing the technology in one of its production plants.
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Fuel retailers fail to pass on £145m savings, say campaigners
Savings worth an estimated £145 million were denied to drivers in the past month because fuel retailers failed to pass on cuts in wholesale prices, a campaign group has claimed.
England’s best and worst motorway service areas revealed
A motorway service area described as “gloriously ugly” has been named the worst in England.
Audi and Huawei work together on intelligent connected cars
Audi is collaborating with Chinese smartphone maker Huawei to develop intelligent connected vehicles.
New homes could be made to have electric vehicle charging points
Plans aimed at making it easier to recharge electric vehicles than refuel petrol or diesel models will be announced by the Transport Secretary.
Why driving makes you sleepy, according to new research
The physical vibrations of a moving car can make motorists feel sleepy and affect concentration levels just 15 minutes into driving, a small study has shown.
Plunge in test applicants after introduction of satnav driving
The number of people taking the practical driving test dropped by 10% in the three months after satnav driving was introduced, official figures show.
Drivers could soon be fined for parking on Dundee pavements
Fines could soon be dished out to motorists parking on Dundee’s pavements.
Potholes putting people off cycling, survey finds
The state of Britain’s roads is stopping more people from cycling, a survey has suggested.
Tele reporter Jon got to test drive an electric car around Dundee for the week. Here’s how he got on…
The first time I got the chance to test drive an electric vehicle in Dundee, I didn’t know what to expect.
A city in China now has a giant vending machine dishing out cars
Booking a test drive just got a whole lot more exciting for potential car buyers in one Chinese city.
Connecting smartphones and cars can make self-driving vehicles of the future safe, says Ford boss
Stronger connections between cars and smartphones today can help make autonomous cars safer in the future, an executive from motoring giant Ford has said.
This Ford Focus is effectively a giant mood ring you can drive
The future of letting people know how you feel on the road might be about to undergo a revolution, thanks in part to this Ford concept car.
Nissan’s new Xmotion concept car is full of touchscreens and has its own virtual assistant
Nissan has unveiled a new concept car filled with touchscreens that can be controlled by eye movements and voice controls.
Bosch is the surprise mastermind behind some of the coolest car tech at CES
The evidence mounting on the show floor of CES suggests that very soon cars will not just be modes of transport, but entertainment and lifestyle hubs.
Dundee garage submits extension plan for car showroom
A Dundee car dealer is hoping to expand its dealership and service offering at its existing site beside the Kingsway.
Koenigsegg sets new record for world’s fastest production car
A Swedish supercar has broken Bugatti’s record to become the fastest ever production car.
These tiny granules could be the future of self-healing roads and make potholes a thing of the past
Potholes are a bane to motorists but a team of engineers believe they have found a way to get rid of them once and for all.
Mixed reality and relaxing gardens: Is this the future of car showrooms?
Car showrooms are not the most exciting of places, but that’s something KIA is trying to change with its Beat360 space in Seoul.
Fully driverless cars will be here by 2030 according to one senior engineer
Completely autonomous cars capable of moving without any human input will be on the roads by 2030, a senior engineer at the Hyundai Motor Group has said.