Jack Quick
Mitsubishi Australia looks at re-purposing PHEV batteries
Mitsubishi Australia plans to re-use previous-generation Outlander PHEV batteries to partially power its headquarters from mid-2023.
3 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Australian researchers use sodium-sulphur in new battery tech
A new battery technology is claimed to have four times the energy capacity of lithium-ion batteries, while being cheaper to produce.
3 Years Ago
James Wong
2023 Mazda 6 gets wireless Apple CarPlay, 20th Anniversary Edition
Mazda will celebrate 20 years of the 6 badge next year with a luxurious special edition, along with technology upgrades across the line-up.
3 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Apple car delayed until 2026, won't be fully autonomous - report
Apple's on-again, off-again car is apparently due in 2026, and won't be fully autonomous as previously planned.
3 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Renault's Google infotainment system adds native Waze integration
Renault's new infotainment system lets you directly download the Waze live mapping app, rather than relying on smartphone mirroring.
3 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Lightyear solar-powered EV enters production
This sleek electric sedan is an ultra-efficient EV, with the added bonus of solar panels that can add a claimed 70km of range on a sunny day.
3 Years Ago
Scott Collie
BMW patents battery-charging suspension system
BMW has patented a system that harvests the energy from your suspension system and feeds it back into a car's battery.
3 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Genesis G80 EV's solar-panel roof adds 1100km range per year, brand claims
Aussies love rooftop solar at home, but what about solar panels on your next EV? Genesis says the benefits are clearly there.
3 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Volkswagen ID. Buzz gets more driver assists via swarm data
Volkswagen is claiming to have some clever new driver-assist aids bundled into its Travel Assist, using shared cloud data.
3 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Solid-state batteries are a decade away - StoreDot
Israeli battery startup StoreDot believes carmakers should be considering semi-solid-state batteries in the medium term.
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Vivek Shah
Inside the Suppliers: Nvidia
Nvidia doesn’t just build graphics cards for avid gamers, and has become a significant supplier for the car industry.
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William Stopford
Tesla under US criminal investigation for self-driving claims - report
The U.S. Department of Justice has reportedly launched a criminal probe into Tesla and whether it misled customers about the capabilities of its driver assist systems.
3 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
Dashcams: Which cars have them built-in?
Dashcams are a useful accessory in the event of a crash, for insurance purposes or to record a fun road trip. Which cars have them built-in?
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James Wong
BP Pulse opens first EV chargers in Australia
BP is now catering to ICE vehicles and EVs at one of its Victorian refuelling sites, opening a pair of EV chargers in Melbourne's north-east.
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William Stopford
Tesla vehicles not ready to be approved as fully autonomous
Tesla says its autonomous driving technology will be safer than humans next year as it awaits regulatory approval.
3 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Apple launches Spatial Audio in Mercedes-Benz cars
Mercedes-Benz has partnered with Apple to introduce its Spatial Audio surround sound technology for the first time in a car natively.
3 Years Ago