Technology & Infotainment
Subaru WRX, BRZ manuals to receive AEB; Toyota GR86 likely to follow
Potentially life-saving autonomous emergency braking tech – mandated in Australia from 2025 – will be added to manual Subaru BRZ and WRX sports cars
The new Volvo EX30 appears to have taken some notes from Tesla
The new baby electric SUV sweeps its functions into a central portrait screen – but with research to back up the decision
Apple Vision Pro: Is it legal to drive when wearing VR or AR glasses?
Apple’s new Vision Pro headset might have you wondering if it is legal to use augmented reality devices when driving in Australia
BYD Atto 3 software update brings Android Auto, joining Apple CarPlay
The BYD Atto 3 has received Android Auto via an over-the-air update, after Apple CarPlay was added to the electric SUV in January
Toyota confirms some Australian owners affected in unprotected data event
Toyota and Lexus owners in Japan have had their vehicle data publicly available for the past decade, with some Australian Toyota customers impacted.
Ford boss admits huge EVs ‘will not make money’
Ford boss says making massive EVs isn’t a sustainable business; confirms new large EVs
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
EOFY: BMW Australia introduces electric Power Pack offer
BMW is sweetening the deal on its iX3 and iX xDrive 40 electric SUVs, as part of an end-of-financial year offer
VW boss talks profitable small EVs with Spanish production
Volkswagen’s CEO has hinted at what its small entry-level ‘affordable’ EVs will look like
VW’s new RWD electric motor promises efficiency and performance
The German carmaker will soon launch a new-gen electric drive unit that aims squarely at Tesla
Automatic for the people: The story behind ZF’s eight-speed gearbox
Heard about the transmission used by Bentley AND Rolls-Royce? Audi AND BMW? Here’s how ZF bridged some intense rivalries
General Motors to ditch Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
America’s biggest carmaker has revealed it will remove the ability to project Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in its next-gen models, in favour of a connected system it can better monitor – for revenue purposes, of course
BYD app connectivity launches in Australia, available to all Atto 3 owners
BYD has added smartphone connectivity in Australia, allowing owners to check their vehicle and control various features remotely
Tesla: Musk overruled engineers on removing safety tech, former workers claim
Former Tesla employees allege a poor workplace culture and Musk leadership style has led to the development of ‘unreliable’ safety assist systems
Fill ‘er up thanks: Hyundai unveils ‘Automatic Charging Robot’ for electric cars
Ridiculous? Not so fast… the Automatic Charging Robot will be perfect for avoiding terrible weather, and drivers with reduced mobility will be glad
Waze makes EV charging stops easier
The popular navigation app is harnessing its crowdsource feature to ensure drivers can find reliable and available public EV charging stations
Porsche looking to integrate Google tech
Porsche is seeking to implement more Google software, after previously refusing to adopt Android Auto due to data collection concerns
BMW hydrogen FCEV car to debut by 2030
BMW’s hydrogen project head has detailed what the future of FCEVs may look like – and what barriers it needs to overcome
BMW’s latest iDrive system is inspired by smartphones
In line with running updates, BMW models will gain updated iDrive software from July
Ford E-Transit van has saved 2.8 million litres of fuel in North America
Ford has revealed how much its electric delivery van has saved for the environment in just one year
Hyundai developing new self-levelling tech for EVs
Hyundai is testing a new ELC system to improve accessibility, off-roading, driving range, and performance capabilities for electric vehicles
Tesla confirms bidirectional charging coming by 2025, but Musk says it’s ‘inconvenient’
Tesla EVs will gain bidirectional charging functionality soon, but CEO Elon Musk has labelled it as “extremely inconvenient”
Tesla to focus on AC charging roll out; V4 Supercharger launches
Tesla has been famous for its widespread Supercharging DC fast-charging network, but is now also focusing on slower AC stations run off renewable energy
Tesla details data privacy policy
As new cars become akin to ‘computers on wheels’, Tesla is outlining what data it collects and where it’s stored
