Technology

The top 10 new car innovations that changed motoring in 2023

12,000rpm Porsche engines, battery-swapping, fuel from fresh air… We reveal the year's best innovations

21 December 2023
The top 10 new car innovations that changed motoring in 2023
Mercedes EQS turquoise lights front
Turquoise lights will signal that a car is in control of itself
Technology

Mercedes to use turquoise lights for self-driving cars

Coloured daytime running lights for EQS and S-Class will show that the car is controlling itself

20 December 2023
Mercedes to use turquoise lights for self-driving cars
Technology

BMW denies claims it will abandon internal combustion engines

German firm's development boss labels reports as "complete nonsense"

19 December 2023
BMW denies claims it will abandon internal combustion engines
gsr2
The Renault Zoe is no longer on sale because making it comply with GSR2 regulations is too expensive
Technology

GSR2: The rules making cars safer but more expensive

Twenty technologies now standard on new cars; existing models must comply soon

15 December 2023
GSR2: The rules making cars safer but more expensive
Polestar vehicle to grid
Solar panels, EV batteries and grid will help each other
Technology

Polestar launches vehicle-to-grid charging in Sweden and California

Swedish brand accelerate development of system that allows cars to become part of the national grid

14 December 2023
Polestar launches vehicle-to-grid charging in Sweden and California
Electric motor
Rotor (left) is spun by stator (right) to generate power
Technology

How to reduce rare metals in electric cars

Magnet developed by Iron Magnetics claims to be twice as effective while being 75% more sustainable

7 December 2023
How to reduce rare metals in electric cars
Hydrogen fuel pump
Stellantis said it wants to offer more options for those who are impacted by electric charging
Technology

Stellantis working on hydrogen combustion engines

Group is working on the zero-emissions technology as a more affordable alternative to battery electrification

5 December 2023
Stellantis working on hydrogen combustion engines
New cars

Geely and Nio partner on battery-swapping tech

Chinese firms say it will make EV ownership easier for drivers as well as more environmentally friendly

29 November 2023
Geely and Nio partner on battery-swapping tech
Solarbay
The new sunroof is based on PDLC (polymer-dispersed liquid crystal) technology
Technology

The Renault sunroof that works like a blind

Seven-layered Solarbay sunroof will be available on Scenic and Rafale, with strong focus on sustainability

24 November 2023
The Renault sunroof that works like a blind
Technology

King's speech: government will accelerate autonomous driving laws in UK

Automated Vehicles Bill will focus on safe deployment and commercialisation of self-driving technologies

7 November 2023
King's speech: government will accelerate autonomous driving laws in UK

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