John Brandon

On the Road Soon, automakers could use video games to let customers take a test drive without setting foot in a showroom.

On the Road As sensors provide ever more information, there's an art to keeping things simple and manageable for drivers.

On the Road There's no fob or app necessary – just a weatherproof wristband and a wave of your hand.

On the Road The smart sensors automatically detect if you're towing, and look out for oncoming traffic further back than normal.

In Depth The app-enabled, temperature-controlled Eight Pod monitors you at night and gives your snoozing a score in the morning.

On the Road When you approach the car, a light shows you where to kick to activate the automatic liftgate. What could be easier?

On the Road Discover where all the controls are in a matter of minutes, without trawling through the manual.

On the Road A big step towards in-car controls that are as intuitive to use as an iPad.

This Bluetooth-enabled mower monitors your mowing patterns like a Fitbit for gardening.

On the Road Now you can back up and maneuver a trailer without rewiring your brain first.

On the Road Flashing warning lights aren't as effective as a system that simply steps in and takes action when necessary.

On the Road When apps run on your car's dash without a phone connected, why carry a handset at all?

On the Road The 2020 Range Rover Evoque gives you a real-time view of rocks and roots under the car for safer off-roading.

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.