Technology & Infotainment
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
Here’s how Volvo will make its electric cars lighter & cheaper
Worried that EVs are getting increasingly heavy? Volvo has a plan to cut some kegs
ZF’s heated seatbelt improves EV driving range
There’s heated seats, steering wheels, armrests and cup holders. Now, ZF is introducing a heated seatbelt to extend EV range
Video: Android Auto redesign finally official, & Volvo/Polestar getting high-def Google Maps
Leaked and previewed in tech circles over the past year, Google’s updated Android Auto interface is finally out in the open – but it’s not on your phone just yet, and Driving Mode is being retired
Waze launches on Android Automotive…but for Renaults only
Five years after Android Automotive launched, the Waze navigation app will finally be available – but it’ll only be for Renaults
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
Innovative Australian-made road barrier passes 100km/h crash test
Tyres at the end of their run could find new life in new concrete barriers for Australian highways
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
Hyundai, Kia and Genesis to launch over-the-air updates across entire line-up by 2025
Hyundai Motor Group vehicles will be capable of receiving performance and functionality upgrades remotely within years
Hyundai Motor to debut two new EV platforms and autonomous driving tech
Hyundai, Kia and Genesis electric vehicles are to be underpinned by two new architectures – eM and eS – within the next decade
Tech: BMW adding advanced new Amazon Alexa, and Echo Auto gets an upgrade
“Hey BMW” will soon be powered by Amazon Alexa, and there’s a new version of the little Alexa Echo Auto unit for those who prefer those things
Hydrogen-fuelled GR Yaris attacks Belgian rally stages
Toyota has been testing hydrogen as a replacement for 98 Ron for a while now, but the latest GR Yaris experiments are looking promising
VW Gen.Travel: Driverless concept aims to end the short flight
Volkswagen’s latest design concept is driverless, electric and powered by AI
Video: Apple iPhone 14 and new watches will (they say) detect when you’ve had a car crash
Apple extends its reach into the personal health and safety space even further with a new feature that could save your life on the road
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 next model to gain Bluelink connectivity
Hyundai’s smartphone connectivity system debuted locally this week on the facelifted Palisade large SUV
