Could Your Connected Car Be Used to Spy on You? Dutch Intelligence Warns of Espionage Risks
Dutch intelligence warns that cameras, microphones, GPS and paired devices in modern cars can create espionage risks if compromised.
Alex Carter
EV & Technology Reporter at Tech Torque Media, covering electric vehicles, charging, automotive technology, consumer technology, AI, smart home and the rapidly evolving world of connected technology.
Alex focuses on cutting through specifications, product launches and industry announcements to explain what developments mean in real-world use. From new EVs and charging infrastructure to smartphones, AI, consumer hardware, software and emerging technologies, his coverage aims to make a fast-moving sector clear, practical and useful for readers.
Range Rover Sport Electric and BMW i3 Arrive With 378- and 566-Mile Ranges
Range Rover Sport Electric and BMW i3 arrive with up to 378 and 566 miles of WLTP range, 350kW and 400kW charging, plus UK prices from £109,810 and £47,925.
Tesla FSD Faces Fresh European Safety Challenge as Rollout Expands
Tesla FSD faces fresh European scrutiny over speed limits as Croatia becomes the eighth EU country to recognise the supervised driving system.
Stellantis Pauses French Production as EV Battery Shortage Hits Long-Range Models
Stellantis will pause production at Sochaux and Rennes in October as long-range EV battery supply struggles to keep pace with strong fleet demand.
Tesla Powerwall 2 Fire Risk: UK Owners Told to Check Batteries as Replacement Programme Begins
Certain Tesla Powerwall 2 batteries are being replaced in the UK over a fire risk. Here’s how to check your system and arrange a free replacement.
Volkswagen ID. Tiguan Confirmed for 2027 as ID.4 and ID.5 Replacement
Volkswagen will replace the ID.4 and ID.5 with the all-electric ID. Tiguan from early 2027, bringing a familiar SUV name into its EV range.
Home EV Charging Gets Cheaper From 1 October as Electricity VAT Falls to 0%
Home EV charging gets cheaper from 1 October as VAT on qualifying domestic electricity in Great Britain falls from 5% to 0% for six months, including fixed tariffs.
Toyota Woven City Turns One With 30 Real-World Trials and a Bigger AI Push
Toyota Woven City marks its first year with around 30 proof-of-concept trials, about 160 Weavers and an expanding programme spanning AI, mobility and energy.
Peugeot E-208 GTi Hits the Road: 281PS Electric Hot Hatch Brings GTi Back
Peugeot’s first all-electric GTi brings 281PS, Peugeot Sport chassis engineering, a mechanical limited-slip differential and up to 233 miles WLTP. We examine the hardware and the first independent road verdicts.
Bentley Torcal Revealed: First Bentley EV Brings 375-Mile Range and £173,000 Price
Bentley has unveiled the Torcal, its first EV, with up to 375 miles of range, 16-minute 10–80% charging and a £173,000 starting price.