Premium fuel: is it worth it?
With so many different grades of petrol to choose from and not much in the way of explanation on why 98 RON petrol costs a few pence more per litre…
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Apple CarKey will unlock your car with an iPhone
Apple wants its latest iPhone to replace your car key. Announced at the company’s Worldwide Developer’s Conference with a litany of other new iPhone updates, the new CarKey function will…
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How tech is speeding up car design at VW
Car design is growing ever more complex. But, as the world leans more and more on new technologies to innovate, digital tools and raw computing power can be used to…
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Why the EU7 regulations could mean bigger engines
Frank-Steffen Walliser is a man with a big responsibility. He charts the path of the Porsche 911, the world’s most iconic sports car. And, when talking to Wheels, it’s clear he’s vexed.…
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Volvo’s 112mph top speed limit now standard on all cars
Volvo is going to put a 112mph (180kph) top speed limit on all its cars from 2020. In an announcement today, the Swedish manufacturer revealed the new move is part…
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New wireless electric car charging trial for Nottingham taxis
The city of Nottingham has won a £3.4 million government grant to trial wireless car charging for its taxis. The latest breed of range-extender cabs will be equipped with wireless…
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Future electric cars: EVs launching in 2020 and beyond
This is the year of the electric car – with 34 new plug-in vehicles due to launch in 2020, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It’s the…
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Electric car batteries: everything you need to know
Electric cars are here to stay and motorists are having to become armchair experts in battery technology. It’s no easy task: drivers need to revise electrical engineering and chemistry lessons…
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Best electric cars 2020: our favourite EVs to buy
UK car buyers are gradually waking up to electric cars – and sales have spiked during lockdown, with the Tesla Model 3 topping the charts in April and May. This trend…
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How much does it cost to charge an electric car? Running costs explained
Owning an electric car, in this day and age, is becoming increasingly easy to justify. Aside from ever-expanding model line-ups, longer ranges, widening infrastructure and impressive performance figures, there are…
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