Technical

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

Advice

What is horsepower?

Understanding horsepower: the driving force behind your vehicle’s performance

News

Mazda Connected Services confirmed for Australia

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

News

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

News

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

News

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

News

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

jaguar land rover
News

Jaguar Land Rover starts recruitment drive for skilled tech sector job seekers

Recent technology sector layoffs could find a new home with JLR as the carmaker looks to expand its talent pool

News

Google Maps update helps find EV fast chargers

EV drivers now able to pinpoint fast chargers for their cars via latest version of Google’s software

News

Apple CarPlay dives deeper into car infotainment for late 2023

Chasing Google’s new tight integration with a number of carmakers, Apple has revealed plans to expand its CarPlay system further into your dash

Audi E-Tron GT five cool things
News

Let’s nerd out on the new Audi E-Tron GT with these facts

Curious about Audi’s all-new EV? Here are some things to break the ice…

How to change your windscreen wipers
Advice

How to change windscreen wipers

The rains have finally arrived, which means it’s time to check those wiper blades

Electric power steering: the pros and cons
Advice

Electric power steering: the pros and cons

It’s the bit of the modern car that connects you with the road ahead. But what does it need to do?

What’s the difference between 4WD and AWD?
Advice

What’s the difference between 4WD and AWD?

They both turn all four wheels, but four-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive are very different systems.

What is a catalytic converter and how does it work?
Advice

What is a catalytic converter and how does it work?

Find out what the catalytic converter in your car does, and how it does it, in simple terms

Longitudinal and transverse engines explained
Advice

Longitudinal and transverse engines explained

A quick guide breaking down north-south and east-west engine configurations

DIY: Removing dents from your car
Advice

DIY: Removing dents from your car

So, you drove into a small tree and you don’t want your partner/parents/friends to find out. Here are a few things you can try to pop the dent and hide that little mishap.