Technology & Infotainment
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
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: 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
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
