John Brandon

On the Road In-car video recording is a novelty for now, but will become a necessity once cars are self-driving.

On the Road From a hood that acts as a cushion to smart sensors for your sunroof and automatic parking.

On the Road Smart systems interpret the behavior of other road-users and react accordingly to keep you safe.

The 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt's customizable display feels like a business dashboard, and will come into its own when it becomes autonomous.

Today's Cherokee can warn you about nearby obstacles, but tomorrow's might be able to tell you exactly what they are, too.

Track Apps let you track virtually every aspect of your car's performance, and hint at a more powerful future dashboard.

On the road In the future, AI-equipped cars could monitor our driving and automatically customize themselves accordingly.

On the Road In the future, a truck won't just be a way to travel to jobs – it'll be a whole portable workshop.

On the road Once you've tried it, you'll never want to back to dragging a cursor around.

On the Road It's not yet perfect, but if you're invested in Google's ecosystem you'll feel right at home.

On the road A crash narrowly avoided? Thanks to the G70's smart emergency braking, we'll never know.

On the Road Pick a vibe and the 2019 Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 will set the temperature, scent and soundtrack accordingly.

On the Road An in-car virtual assistant is much more helpful if it knows exactly what you're driving.

On the Road The 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is a tech-packed minivan that will change the way you drive.

On the Road Far from taking control out of your hands, smart optimization could make tomorrow's cars a joy to drive.

On the road The Highway Panel is a modern upgrade to the humble trip computer that points to a smarter, more helpful future.

On the road Novel in-car technology detects if you're starting to nod off and prods you back to wakefulness.

The 2019 Ford Expedition is a huge beast, so it's a good thing you get a helping hand maneuvering it.

On the road Driving a fully-laden truck can be tough, but this one is packed with tech to give you a gentle guiding hand when you want it.

On the road When your car knows exactly what and who it's carrying, it'll be able to make every journey easier.

The eco-focused car encourages you to 'Think Blue' by driving in a way that conserves fuel.

On the Road ACC is trickling down to affordable cars like the 2019 Kia Forte, making the roads safer for everyone.

Safe Exit Assist prevents you opening the doors if there's another car approaching.

On the road The inside and outside are married through the Japanese concept of 'engawa'.

On the road Sensor technology is progressing – and not just in high-end luxury cars.