Emerging automotive technology is not only set to transform how we get from A to B, but could also see vehicles monitor our stress and fitness levels and call an ambulance in an emergency. How exactly are manufacturers turning the connected car into a tool for improved health and wellbeing?

Choosing a family car is an important decision. After all, it's central to many parts of everyday life – from ferrying the kids around to going on weekend adventures – and the associated costs are a major drain on household finances. So what are family buyers looking for at dealerships?

Ford has become the first car manufacturer to integrate Amazon’s Alexa, introducing a digital assistant that can control functions of the driver’s car and aspects of their home through voice alone. Yet while it may stop them staring at screens, do people really want to chat to their motor?

Passing your driving test is a rite of passage for young Britons, with over a third of drivers starting lessons once they hit the legal age in 2014. But high insurance costs and the fact that most learners need 47 hours of tuition mean that many teens are delaying when they take the wheel.