With steer-by-wire, the only link between the steering wheel and the front wheels is an electromechanical actuator The Nio ET9 now comes with a ZF full steer-by-wire system that has no mechanical connection between the road wheels and the steering wheel. It’s among the first production cars to be fitted with steer-by-wire,
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Why electric propulsion is the perfect fit for Rolls-Royce
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How car interiors are sparking new levels of creativity
BMW's Neue Klasse concept previewed a bold new direction for its future cabins The electric age has spawned lounge-like interior designs that are redefining how cars look and feel inside After decades of ubiquitous grey, black and cream interiors, car makers are finally experimenting with more adventurous combinations of colours and
Ukraine needs vans, minibuses and pick-ups – can you help?
We drove three donated ambulances full of medical aid to Ukraine in 2022 Mighty Convoy, a British non-profit organisation that delivers ambulances and medical aid to Ukraine, has joined forces with two other charities to more effectively get aid to the sick and injured. I travelled with Mighty Convoy a few years ago as it
Night light: We try overnight track ‘day’ in the Mazda MX-5
Not only is the MX-5 good on track, it also swallowed up the six-hour drive to Anglesey with aplomb We take to North Wales, in winter, for a world-first unlit track night I am peddling my Mazda MX-5 as fast as I dare. In front of me is almost perfect
MWIC Bonus Episode 3: Autocar meets Citroen CEO Thierry Koskas
Autocar's Editor Mark Tisshaw talks to Citroen CEO Thierry Koskas about possible new 2CVs and much more In this bonus podcast, Autocar's Editor, Mark Tisshaw, meets the Citroen CEO Thierry Koskas. Citroen has refreshed its entire model range in the past 12 months as part of an all-new line up, but
Smart #5 gets 366-mile range and 4×4-inspired special edition
Smart #5 Summit gets a roof rack and side-mounted ladders Off-road-styled #5 electric SUV is by far Smart’s largest and most potent car yet UK deliveries of the Smart #5 – the brand's biggest car yet – will begin in October. An EV that will attempt to win over buyers of large SUVs