Technology & Infotainment
Apple CarPlay upgrade complete for Polestar and Volvo in Australia
Not only will Volvo and Polestar owners finally get CarPlay this month, but both marques will offer the next generation when it launches next year
Kia Connect coming with all new models and facelifts, free for seven years
Kia’s new Kia Connect online system will roll out in Australia with every new model and facelift from here on out – including seven years of free connectivity
Top tech coming to Ioniq first – no cheap electric models planned for lineup
All-electric family to pioneer the latest tech with the company’s most daring concepts
BMW to use integrated Android Automotive from 2023
Android Automotive will be available alongside the current Linux-based system
Tesla Enhanced Autopilot comes to Australia for $5100
While paid-up Australian Tesla customers wait for Full Self Driving to reach their car, the mid-level Enhanced Autopilot has become available
Jaguar Land Rover to roll out ‘always-on’ what3words navigation
The what3words navigation system offers an unprecedented ability to pinpoint a location no matter where in the world it may be
Tech explained: Electric vehicle battery swapping
Tesla thinks it’s a joke, but Chinese EV upstart Nio is betting billions on autonomous battery ‘swap stations’ that could pull the plug on roadside recharging
Lewis Hamilton to produce Formula One movie for Apple, Brad Pitt to star
The film will bring together some big names, but resurrect a familiar plot
China’s answer to Google reveals Jidu Robo-1 driverless SUV concept
Self-driving ‘robot car’ from China’s Baidu previews advanced SUV set to take on EV rivals
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 to add integrated Apple Music to upcoming models
The in-built feature will work alongside the existing smartphone mirroring systems
Polestar 2 remote performance upgrade arrives for Australia
Polestar 2 dual-motor available with power and torque upgrade for the first time via downloadable software upgrade
2023 Lexus UX update revealed, Australian launch confirmed
The revised UX small SUV features Lexus’ new infotainment system, safety tech upgrades and chassis improvements
BMW shipping models without Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Australia unaffected
Customers will be able to use the functions after an update is rolled out
2021-2022 Lexus LX500d, LX600, NX250, NX350 and NX450 recalled
The LX and NX range has been recalled thanks to an infotainment glitch
Toyota creates technology to paint over a car’s original colour
Motorists in Japan will soon be able to change the colour of their car, thanks to a new process developed by Toyota
Everything you need to know about inline-six engines
You may have heard that a bunch of carmakers are returning to six-cylinder engines arranged in-line. Interesting, but why should you care?
Australian hydrogen superhighway announced for Queensland, NSW and Victoria
The tri-state initiative is aimed at significantly reducing freight emissions
Audi to implement in-car virtual reality systems from June 2022
Warning: not suitable for queasy passengers
Toyota Connected Services features improved across 2022 model range
Seven of Toyota’s models will feature the updated tech
2022 Mitsubishi Triton: Aftermarket head unit fitted due to chip shortage
The proprietary 7-inch infotainment system fitted to the Triton has been swapped out for an aftermarket system on some grades
Porsche infotainment upgraded with wireless Android Auto and more
PCM 6.0 infotainment system brings wireless Android Auto, improved route tracking, unique EV charging feature, and standalone connectivity to Spotify
Most-searched car brands of 2021
It should be no surprise to hear the highest-selling manufacturer has appeared in the most searches
BMW app enhanced – UPDATE: Digital Key added to Android devices
BMW drivers in Australia will be able to access extra systems through the My BMW app, with the brand also announcing selected Android smartphones can now utilise its Digital Key service
