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Cadillac switches on missing features in Australia, existing owners won't miss out

Cadillac switches on missing features in Australia, existing owners won't miss out

Newly delivered Cadillacs now come with more technology as standard, and existing owners can receive this via a free update, too.

Genesis Connected Services not coming to Australia... for now

James Wong

Genesis Connected Services not coming to Australia... for now

Korea's Genesis is yet to offer net-based connected services in Australia, and it's unclear when it will make such features available.

3 Years Ago

Bosch invests in zero-emissions light commercial vehicle tech

Jack Quick

Bosch invests in zero-emissions light commercial vehicle tech

Bosch has started producing a new electric drive unit for LCVs, and is testing a fuel-cell in a modified VW Crafter van.

3 Years Ago

How BMW will offer cheaper, longer-range EVs from 2025

Jack Quick

How BMW will offer cheaper, longer-range EVs from 2025

BMW's new cylindrical battery cells are claimed to be cheaper to produce, more energy dense, offer more range, and are quicker to charge.

3 Years Ago

New iPhone and Apple Watch detect crashes, dial emergency services

William Stopford

New iPhone and Apple Watch detect crashes, dial emergency services

The iPhone 14 will notify emergency services automatically in the event of a severe car crash if you're unable to do so.

3 Years Ago

Touch controls have gone too far in cars, says ex-Apple designer

Scott Collie

Touch controls have gone too far in cars, says ex-Apple designer

Even ex-Apple designer Jony Ive thinks there are too many screens, and not enough buttons, in modern car interiors.

3 Years Ago

Used Nissan Leaf batteries to power local EV component manufacturing

Jack Quick

Used Nissan Leaf batteries to power local EV component manufacturing

There's life after Leaf for used EV batteries at Nissan, which is repurposing lithium-ion packs to power production of parts for the new Leaf.

3 Years Ago

Williams Advanced Engineering reveals EV hypercar platform

Jack Quick

Williams Advanced Engineering reveals EV hypercar platform

The now Australian-owned engineering firm is planning to have a prototype in the next 12 months using its EVR electric hypercar platform.

3 Years Ago

Subaru launching AI-based EyeSight system from 2025 - report

Jack Quick

Subaru launching AI-based EyeSight system from 2025 - report

Subaru is reportedly working on adding artificial intelligence to its EyeSight driver assist system to deliver autonomous driving and parking.

3 Years Ago

Ford trials new headlight tech that projects signs onto the road

Jack Quick

Ford trials new headlight tech that projects signs onto the road

Ford is working on new headlight technology that could project different icons and symbols onto the road to keep a driver looking ahead.

3 Years Ago

Skoda working on fix for Travel Assist issue

William Stopford

Skoda working on fix for Travel Assist issue

Skoda owners experiencing a persistent issue with the Travel Assist feature will have to wait longer as the company continues to work on a fix.

3 Years Ago

Chinese EV maker XPeng unveils Tesla-beating ultra-fast charger

Jack Quick

Chinese EV maker XPeng unveils Tesla-beating ultra-fast charger

XPeng Motors has unveiled its S4 ultra-fast EV charger, capable of a maximum charging speed of 480kW with a current of 670A.

3 Years Ago

Mercedes-Benz pairs with game engine developer for MB.OS

Jack Quick

Mercedes-Benz pairs with game engine developer for MB.OS

Unity Technologies has been selected as the company that will provide the platform for Mercedes-Benz to develop its MB.OS infotainment.

3 Years Ago

Advanced driver assistance systems: Cameras or sensor fusion?

Vivek Shah

Advanced driver assistance systems: Cameras or sensor fusion?

Carmakers have adopted two approaches to their advanced driver assistance systems: relying on cameras only, or a multitude of sensors.

4 Years Ago

Bosch boss says it's impossible to solve chip shortages this year

Jack Quick

Bosch boss says it's impossible to solve chip shortages this year

The head of supplier Bosch warns chip shortages will continue into 2023 even as the company invests billions into its semiconductor chip division.

4 Years Ago

Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell helps power a Melbourne stadium

Jack Quick

Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell helps power a Melbourne stadium

Toyota is still promoting the virtues of hydrogen fuel-cell technology, in a world increasingly focused on battery electrification.

4 Years Ago

Goodyear working on airless tyres, lunar vehicles the test bed

Jack Quick

Goodyear working on airless tyres, lunar vehicles the test bed

Goodyear is partnering with Lockheed Martin to develop new airless tyres, with obvious road-going potential in time.

4 Years Ago