Tesla plans to make its patents available to the public, within reason. Though it's unlikely that the patents will be useable without licensing fees, Tesla's decision to release details of its technology to further the development of electric cars is a progressive move.

In a bid to convert drivers to its electric cars, Tesla is offering Uber users in China a free 15-minute test drive or ride. As environmental concerns in the country reach an all time high, can Tesla convince luxury consumers to invest in an $120,000 electric vehicle?

To many, car-hacking sounds like an improbable danger from a distant future. But many new cars are connected to wireless networks, and are already vulnerable. Hacking is responsible for a third of car thefts in the UK. Is digital security now the car industry’s biggest challenge?

Where once buying a car meant travelling to a dealership and speaking directly with forecourt dwellers, this is changing. It is estimated that at least 2,800 dealerships could disappear in the US alone by 2020. So in 2014, how exactly are people going about purchasing a new set of wheels?

There are over one billion cars on the world’s roads today, but just 400,000 of them are electric. With issues surrounding recharging, driving range and aesthetics, they are simply not cool. All-electric racing series Formula E hopes to change perceptions. But will it work?

Despite only 400,000 of over one billion cars on the road today being electric, there is growing interest in electric cars - 40% of luxury car owners in the UK would consider buying one. But crucially, they would only do so if their driving range was improved.

While young adults often occupy the roles of early technological adopters, some are predicting that the over-50s will be the demographic most interested in driverless cars. Could these vehicles first and foremost help those with mobility issues?

In an effort to put their customers first, Tesla Motors says it wants to sell its Model S electric sedan directly to consumers rather than using franchised car dealers. Tesla says having a fixed price is fairer to the consumer and is more transparent.