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China is racing ahead with sodium-ion batteries – as sea salt becomes the power source for its electric scooter revolution
By Leon Poultney published
China is reducing its reliance on lithium with an increased focus on sodium-ion batteries, which have applications well beyond transport.

CarPlay could soon get these two upgrades with iOS 26, but I'm still more excited about CarPlay Ultra
By Leon Poultney published
Apple will reveal more information about CarPlay at WWDC 2025 next week, including a rumored refresh in design.

Volvo launches the first smart seatbelt that uses sensors to provide the perfect tension
By Leon Poultney published
Volvo's seat belt innovation adapts to the size and weight of the user, as well as crash conditions.

Honda launches its first-ever production electric motorbike, but I'll be skipping it for these 3 reasons
By Leon Poultney published
Honda reveals details about its first production electric motorcycle, but don't get too excited yet...

I’ve driven the Xpeng G6 and it doesn’t hide its main ambition – stealing the Tesla Model Y’s crown
By Leon Poultney published
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery

Forget Rolls-Royce – after living with the new Lexus LM350h, I’ve decided we have a new king of luxury
By Leon Poultney published
I've had the pleasure of living with the new Lexus LM350h – here's why it's the Rolls-Royce of the minivan world.

I review motorbikes for a living – here's why I'm excited about GoPro's new smart motorcycle helmet
By Leon Poultney published
GoPro is now making a smart motorcycle helmet with AGV – here's why I'm looking for to it, despite some misgivings.

Volvo’s cars will be the first to get Google Gemini’s ‘conversational’ AI – and I think the in-car tech has massive potential
By Leon Poultney published
The introduction of Google Gemini will hopefully reduce the temptation for drivers to resort to picking up a smartphone.

Xiaomi's new Tesla-rivaling SUV has a cockpit-style panoramic windshield display and can charge in just 12 minutes
By Leon Poultney published
More interior space, more range and more tech than a Tesla Model Y... if it is priced right, the Xiaomi YU7 will prove a real problem for Musk.

The Nissan Micra returns as an EV – but it borrows way too much from the Renault 5 E-Tech for my liking
By Leon Poultney published
Nissan's famous Micra returns... but not as you know it. The affordable city car has been given the EV treatment and is based on the Renault 5.
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