Technology & Infotainment
Turbo-diesel performance upgrades
How can you make more power from your turbo-diesel engine safely and reliably? We interview two qualified mechanics who specialise in diesel tuning, to give us the good oil on diesel performance upgrades
Bendix Ultimate 4WD brake upgrade kit tested
With 160,000km on the clock, it was time to perform some maintenance on the FJ Cruiser - starting with a brake upgrade from Bendix
Chassis control systems explained
All of today's new 4x4s come with electronic control systems that play a huge part in how well the 4x4 in question performs off 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
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
Tested: Hema HX-2 Navigator
After years of research and development, we test Hema's much-improved HX-2
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
Choosing the right car trailer
How to pick the best car trailer perfect for your needs
Tested: Projecta Intelli-Start jump starter
The Intelli-Start jump starter from Projecta has become an essential tool in our touring kit
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
Tech: Ten most significant advances in 4x4s
4x4s have come a long way from the 40 Series LandCruisers and early Land Rovers that ignited Australia's love of 4x4s some 60 years ago
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
Tech: the basics of car-trailer towing
We run through the basics of how to load, fasten and tow your street machine
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
Tech: Billet blocks - what makes them so special?
As new billet blocks for the Holden V8, Barra six and Cleveland V8 hit the market, we take a dive into what makes them special
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