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News

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

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Opinion

OPINION: Do people still care about cars?

It's becoming increasingly apparent that maybe some people are just not the enthusiasts that we are

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News

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

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News

The Apple Car is dead

Faltering EV demand and setbacks in autonomous car timelines mean the ‘iCar’ has been cancelled

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Volkswagen and Mahindra deepen EV ties

Mahindra’s new INGLO electric vehicle platform will use Volkswagen's MEB components and unified cells

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Gear

The best handheld UHF radios in Australia in 2024

Ensure this essential tool for off-road travel is reliable and up to the task

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News

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?

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Mazda will look to Toyota for its EV electronics

The two Japanese makers seek to share development of their on-board systems.

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News

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.

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News

Mercedes turning to AI for better infotainment

New MBUX system to be previewed at CES 2024

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News

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

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News

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

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News

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

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News

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

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News

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.

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News

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

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Advice

How long do EV batteries last? Lifespan & replacement cost explained

What's the lifespan of EV batteries? It’s much longer than many think

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Advice

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?

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Advice

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

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Advice

EV battery types explained: Lithium-ion vs LFP pros & cons

Which electric car battery technology is best? We break it down

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News

Why electric cars are less reliable – study

Blame new tech

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News

The rise of speed limiters in Australia, Europe and maybe soon the US

Big brother applying the brakes: Good idea?

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News

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

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News

Mazda Connected Services confirmed for Australia

Mazda Australia to follow Toyota, Hyundai, Kia and Honda with in-vehicle connectivity in 2024