Technology & Infotainment
Automatic for the people: The story behind ZF’s eight-speed gearbox
Heard about the transmission used by Bentley AND Rolls-Royce? Audi AND BMW? Here’s how ZF bridged some intense rivalries
General Motors to ditch Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
America’s biggest carmaker has revealed it will remove the ability to project Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in its next-gen models, in favour of a connected system it can better monitor – for revenue purposes, of course
BYD app connectivity launches in Australia, available to all Atto 3 owners
BYD has added smartphone connectivity in Australia, allowing owners to check their vehicle and control various features remotely
Tesla: Musk overruled engineers on removing safety tech, former workers claim
Former Tesla employees allege a poor workplace culture and Musk leadership style has led to the development of ‘unreliable’ safety assist systems
Fill ‘er up thanks: Hyundai unveils ‘Automatic Charging Robot’ for electric cars
Ridiculous? Not so fast… the Automatic Charging Robot will be perfect for avoiding terrible weather, and drivers with reduced mobility will be glad
Waze makes EV charging stops easier
The popular navigation app is harnessing its crowdsource feature to ensure drivers can find reliable and available public EV charging stations
Porsche looking to integrate Google tech
Porsche is seeking to implement more Google software, after previously refusing to adopt Android Auto due to data collection concerns
BMW hydrogen FCEV car to debut by 2030
BMW’s hydrogen project head has detailed what the future of FCEVs may look like – and what barriers it needs to overcome
BMW’s latest iDrive system is inspired by smartphones
In line with running updates, BMW models will gain updated iDrive software from July
Ford E-Transit van has saved 2.8 million litres of fuel in North America
Ford has revealed how much its electric delivery van has saved for the environment in just one year
Hyundai developing new self-levelling tech for EVs
Hyundai is testing a new ELC system to improve accessibility, off-roading, driving range, and performance capabilities for electric vehicles
Tesla confirms bidirectional charging coming by 2025, but Musk says it’s ‘inconvenient’
Tesla EVs will gain bidirectional charging functionality soon, but CEO Elon Musk has labelled it as “extremely inconvenient”
Tesla to focus on AC charging roll out; V4 Supercharger launches
Tesla has been famous for its widespread Supercharging DC fast-charging network, but is now also focusing on slower AC stations run off renewable energy
Tesla details data privacy policy
As new cars become akin to ‘computers on wheels’, Tesla is outlining what data it collects and where it’s stored
Tesla and Musk sued by shareholders for misleading ‘full self-driving’ promises
Disgruntled US shareholders have filed a class action lawsuit for false and misleading Autopilot and FSD statements
2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Next-generation tri-screen cabin revealed
The next-generation E-Class interior has been revealed with three screens, TikTok compatibility, and a selfie camera
Toyota’s new CEO promises to accelerate EV plans
Toyota’s new CEO will start on April 1 and is planning a major shake-up with a “BEV-first mindset”
Old EV batteries repurposed to power California
Electric vehicles aren’t just A to B machines anymore; a startup claims to have a world-first system using old EV batteries to power the Californian grid
Interview: Volvo safety boss Thomas Broberg
Volvo’s acting head of the Safety Centre, Thomas Broberg, says a human-centred approach to safety is critical and unique to Volvo
Volvo’s electric future: No going back
Volvo CCO says that Volvo is sticking to going all-electric globally by 2030
Brainlifts are going to be more important than facelifts says Volvo chief
Volvo Chief Commercial Officer Bjorn Annwall maps out the Swedish carmaker’s electric and digital future
Tesla Model 3 and Model Y get new dash buttons, courtesy of a clever teen
A Norwegian developer aims to address a significant complaint for many owners: the lack of dash buttons
Ferrari patents EV engine noise for electric hypercar in 2025
Ferrari’s first all-electric supercar, due in 2025, is set to debut artificial EV driving noises in lieu of an engine exhaust
What is wireless Apple CarPlay and how do I get it in my car?
Just a few short years ago many new models entering the market did not offer wireless CarPlay…now almost every manufacturer does in some form