Technology & Infotainment
Mazda Connected Services confirmed for Australia
Mazda Australia to follow Toyota, Hyundai, Kia and Honda with in-vehicle connectivity in 2024
What are sodium-ion electric car batteries?
Lithium-ion battery costs have risen, proving a headache for cheaper EVs. But, sodium-ion tech is emerging as a potential solution
Australians want more tech and safety features in new cars, study finds
An Australian survey has found buyers want more tech and safety, affirming the move from most carmakers to include more standard features for a higher price
Tesla’s value predicted to boost from new Dojo self-driving supercomputer
Tesla’s new image-based Dojo supercomputer could spark potential, according to analysts
Carmakers can sell your data – even your sex life
Shocking new research into the largely unregulated world of vehicle data collection shows how exposed the average consumer is
Tesla significantly expands Superchargers to all EVs in Australia, but…
All EVs can now access more Tesla Superchargers in Australia – if you’re willing to pay
400km in 10 minutes? New fast-charging EV batteries due in 2024
The world’s largest EV battery supplier has announced a new LFP battery. Is this the closest ‘official’ hint of an imminent Model 3 update launch to date?
Dud Google Maps directions leave woman stranded in the desert
Police urge drivers to use caution when using navigation directions in remote locations
How a Tesla write-off from the US landed in Ukraine – with the previous owner still logged in
In a lesson of vehicle data privacy, an American journalists’ former Tesla started using his online accounts – from nearly 8000 kilometres overseas and almost a year later
Why aren’t people learning to drive a manual car?
Manual cars are almost dead. So, this might be your last chance to enjoy them.
Mini is slapping a smartwatch on the dash of its new Cooper, and I’m into it
BMW’s ‘budget’ brand, Mini, is doubling down on the iconic round display with a fully frisbee’d screen and graphics that look like they’ve come straight from my Samsung Galaxy Watch.
Eco-friendly Google Maps routes have dramatically cut vehicle pollution
Google claims its Maps eco-friendly route suggestions have saved more than a million tonnes of vehicle CO2 emissions in a year
MG: future 600kW EVs will recharge in ‘10 minutes’
Half-solid-state batteries coming next year; SAIC confirms its working on a battery even cheaper than LFP
MG: EVs now priced to rival petrol cars
MG battery boss says some EVs have reached price parity with ICEs – and are only going to get cheaper
Subaru WRX, BRZ manuals to receive AEB; Toyota GR86 likely to follow
Potentially life-saving autonomous emergency braking tech – mandated in Australia from 2025 – will be added to manual Subaru BRZ and WRX sports cars
The new Volvo EX30 appears to have taken some notes from Tesla
The new baby electric SUV sweeps its functions into a central portrait screen – but with research to back up the decision
Apple Vision Pro: Is it legal to drive when wearing VR or AR glasses?
Apple’s new Vision Pro headset might have you wondering if it is legal to use augmented reality devices when driving in Australia
BYD Atto 3 software update brings Android Auto, joining Apple CarPlay
The BYD Atto 3 has received Android Auto via an over-the-air update, after Apple CarPlay was added to the electric SUV in January
Toyota confirms some Australian owners affected in unprotected data event
Toyota and Lexus owners in Japan have had their vehicle data publicly available for the past decade, with some Australian Toyota customers impacted.
Ford boss admits huge EVs ‘will not make money’
Ford boss says making massive EVs isn’t a sustainable business; confirms new large EVs
2023 Mazda CX-5 and CX-8: Android Auto update now available
Android users can finally gain access to smartphone connectivity in their new Mazda SUV
EOFY: BMW Australia introduces electric Power Pack offer
BMW is sweetening the deal on its iX3 and iX xDrive 40 electric SUVs, as part of an end-of-financial year offer
VW boss talks profitable small EVs with Spanish production
Volkswagen’s CEO has hinted at what its small entry-level ‘affordable’ EVs will look like
VW’s new RWD electric motor promises efficiency and performance
The German carmaker will soon launch a new-gen electric drive unit that aims squarely at Tesla