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Volvo is using AI-generated worlds to make its cars safer and it’s all thanks to something called Gaussian splatting
By Leon Poultney published
Thanks to Nvidia, Volvo is able to speed up the training of its Advanced Driver Assistance Systems using detailed 3D worlds.

BYD’s latest electric vehicle platform can add 249-miles of range in just five minutes – your move Tesla!
By Leon Poultney published
BYD unveils a new charging system that effectively doubles that speeds that Tesla is currently capable of.

I’ve tried the new Mercedes-Benz Superscreen – and its Google Gemini-powered smarts push EV infotainment to the next level
By Leon Poultney last updated
With an advanced AI assistant, Google Gemini onboard and a vast array of screens, the upcoming CLA is "the cleverest" Mercedes to date.

Renault unveils its wildest EV to date and it comes with in-wheel motors and a rally-style vertical handbrake for drifting
By Leon Poultney published
Renault will produce 1,980 of its high-performance halo electric vehicle, with deliveries expected in 2027.

I’ve tried Nissan’s latest advanced driverless technology – and it handles 60mph on rural roads better than most humans
By Leon Poultney published
Nissan has developed an autonomous driving system that can now handle the UK's unpredictable country roads. It took me out for a 60mph spin –here's what it's like to be a passenger.

I've test-driven more than 20 electric cars in the past year – here are my top 8 EVs of 2025 so far
By Leon Poultney published
The past 12 months have been a busy time for electric vehicles, luckily we've driven a bunch of them. Here are our favorites of 2025 so far.

Toyota's self-charging concept EV could help you tackle the daily commute on solar power alone
By Leon Poultney published
Toyota's new micro mobility concept has a solar roof that it says can generate 20 miles of range per day.

Big Rivian update delivers hands-off driving to rival Tesla Autopilot – and a new 'Rally' mode
By Leon Poultney published
Rivian's software update brings greater levels of autonomous driving, as well as some new convenience features.
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