Technology & Infotainment
12 Greatest Automotive Technical Innovations
We tip the hat to a dozen technical advances that, over the years, served to redefine motoring technology.
Is driver assist making us… more dangerous?
There’s an argument to be made that new, semi-autonomous driver aids are contributing to a crisis of inattention on our roads.
Mini Mixed Reality: Hold Onto Your Headsets Because This Is About To Get Weird
Or how Mini brought an element of Fear and Loathing to its Cooper SE launch
OPINION: Do people still care about cars?
It’s becoming increasingly apparent that maybe some people are just not the enthusiasts that we are
GWM Tank 500 to debut improved aftersales support, connected services
GWM improves capped-price service and roadside assist coverage for Tank-badged models; launches new connected services app
The Apple Car is dead
Faltering EV demand and setbacks in autonomous car timelines mean the ‘iCar’ has been cancelled
Volkswagen and Mahindra deepen EV ties
Mahindra’s new INGLO electric vehicle platform will use Volkswagen’s MEB components and unified cells
POLL: Ford shows new 48-inch display – should huge screens be allowed?
Ford has pushed its entire hand to the centre of the table, declaring itself all-in on dash-wide infotainment – 48 inches of it! We ask: should these increasingly huge and powerful systems be allowed in cars?
Mazda will look to Toyota for its EV electronics
The two Japanese makers seek to share development of their on-board systems.
RMIT welcomes Victoria’s adoption of digital licences but flags security concerns
The results of a pilot program in regional Victoria shows a willingness to embrace technology for driver’s licenses.
Mercedes turning to AI for better infotainment
New MBUX system to be previewed at CES 2024
Video: Lamborghini can measure your health and track performance all at once
Like a fitness band for you and your car, Lambo’s Telemetry X brings heart monitoring, track performance and a remote driving coach together into one package
Honda 0 Series: Electric wagon previewed for 2026 launch
And just like that, Honda takes another someday swing at the EV market it’s well behind on
ChatGPT coming to VW cars for “enriching conversations”
From navigation to a chinwag, OpenAI’s famously chatty ChatGPT is making its way to cars – starting with Volkswagen
Next-gen Apple CarPlay previewed for Porsche & Aston Martin rollout – but when?
Apple’s new CarPlay system is finally coming to cars – starting with a couple of luxury marques
Self-driving Mercs in the US will display a newly approved blue light
World-first lighting has been made legal to distinguish Mercedes-Benz autonomous vehicles in two US states.
EV battery swapping: Peugeot & Jeep parent confirms trial program for Spain
Stellantis, the world’s fourth-largest carmaker by volume, will use the Spain market as a testbed for an EV battery swapping trial
How long do EV batteries last? Lifespan & replacement cost explained
What’s the lifespan of EV batteries? It’s much longer than many think
Are EV batteries more dangerous than ICE cars?
News of battery fires continue to bring the safety of EVs into the spotlight. Should you be worried?
Top things to consider when buying a family car
Moving to a family car is a big commitment, here are the things to look for when making the switch
EV battery types explained: Lithium-ion vs LFP pros & cons
Which electric car battery technology is best? We break it down
Why electric cars are less reliable – study
Blame new tech
The rise of speed limiters in Australia, Europe and maybe soon the US
Big brother applying the brakes: Good idea?
Kia is launching an AI chatbot… Do we want that?
Welcome to 2023, where nobody is safe from AI – but Kia is keen to make it more a blessing than a curse