John Brandon

Perimeter Scan gives you a real-time view of the world outside your car, like looking straight through the bodywork.

The most conventional ways of interacting with our cars are sometimes the most practical.

The carmaker wants to get phones out of drivers' hands – and encourage them to buy stuff.

A precise virtual recreation of a distinctly physical process.

Looking to a future where phones rather than built-in systems will be the heart of your driving experience.

Human-centered design aims to reduce visual, cognitive and manual distractions, keeping you focused on the road.

The 2018 Land Rover Discovery's Adaptive Speed Limiter reads road signs and adjusts accordingly.

The rear-view mirror doubles as a touchscreen control panel for easy navigation and calls.

On the road Driving Mode Selection completely changes how the car handles and feels with a single touch.

On the road Active Hood detects when a person is hit, and lifts up in a split second to prevent serious injuries.

On The Road Parents can set a curfew using the Car-Net app. Teens may not like it, but it points to our cars getting smarter and more connected.

On The Road Until you've seen the digital rear view mirror on the 2018 Nissan Armada, you might not believe it's that helpful.

On The Road An electric car that drives like a 'real' car? Yes, and it will be tempting to avoid all of the high-tech data for managing the range and just drive.

On The Road For the price, the Nissan Leaf gets you to your destination for less than most cars. The high-tech features aren't flashy, but effective in the end.

On The Road What does it take to design a brand new car? Buick’s head of exterior design explains the steps, which often involve the latest in computer tech.

In Depth Fiat-Chrysler is recalling many recent makes and models for faulty cruise control. But the larger implications for the industry are what matters most.

On The Road How telematics platforms like FordPass could lead to cars replacing our phones.

On The Road The Volvo XC40 is designed for high-tech drivers – it even lets friends borrow the car if you've subscribed to it with the app.

On The Road The Durango SRT's unique approach to drive modes hints at a future when almost every feature in cars will be on a screen.

On The Road Not all modern cars are created equal, especially when it comes to video streaming.

On The Road Going off-road requires maximum attention, and that's why a fast-charging USB-C port makes all the difference.

On The Road What if cars did all the heavy lifting for you?

On The Road Though not perfect, the implementation of Amazon's voice assistant in the EcoSport offers a hint at what's to come.

On the road One of the hottest cars on the market gets a high-tech boost from Google's voice assistant.

On the road The 2018 GMC Terrain Denali features multiple collision detection systems and ways to alert drivers to potential dangers.