William Stopford
Why the 2026 Mazda CX-5 ditches physical controls
Mazda says the next CX-5 has too many apps for a single rotary dial to control, but promises its new touchscreen focus won't be distracting.
8 Months Ago
William Stopford
Tesla Australia moves to subscription-only model for Full Self-Driving
If you want to pay the full up-front $10,100 cost to add Full Self-Driving (Supervised) to your Tesla, you'll need to do so by March 31.
8 Months Ago
Ben Zachariah
Chips down: Looming semiconductor shortage explained
Demand for advanced semiconductors by AI, and the phasing out of older computer chips, is mounting pressure – and costs – on the auto industry.
8 Months Ago
William Stopford
iPhone designer thinks touchscreens shouldn't be used for key car controls
The car industry got carried away with touchscreens, says the designer of the iPhone and the Ferrari Luce's interior, and they're the "wrong" tech for key vehicle controls.
8 Months Ago
William Stopford
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.
10 Months Ago
Josh Nevett
BMW won't rush autonomous driving technology
Safety, not speed, remains the guiding principle behind BMW's rollout of autonomous driving features across its lineup.
11 Months Ago
Josh Nevett
BMW ADAS boss sees conflict between screens and safety
BMW is internally debating the risk to road safety posed by complex infotainment screens, according to the head of its ADAS division.
11 Months Ago
Josh Nevett
BMW backs subscriptions but won't paywall performance
BMW has promised to persist with paid software features in its vehicles, although performance and range upgrades are off the table.
11 Months Ago
CarExpert
Watch how a Tesla with Full Self-Driving handles being run off the road
Wonder how a Tesla with Full Self-Driving would handle a dangerous and aggressive driver trying to run it off the road? Wonder no more.
11 Months Ago
Damion Smy
BYD Atto 1 to go without brand's standout feature
Australia’s cheapest electric vehicle, the Atto 1, won’t include a rotating infotainment screen as BYD begins phasing out the feature.
11 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Volvo drops safety tech it said could reduce serious crashes by up to 20 per cent
Despite being a pioneer in the use of LiDAR tech in cars, Volvo has dropped the tech for 2026 and terminated a long-term supplier contract.
11 Months Ago
Max Davies
Australian drivers reluctant to trust new car safety tech, study finds
New research has found most drivers aren't utilising the full capabilities of their cars, and are unlikely to trust self-driving cars.
1 Year Ago
Damion Smy
ANCAP puts American pickups, LandCruiser 70 Series to the test with surprising results
The safety body says large pickups have “proven themselves” despite posing a “bigger threat” to road users.
1 Year Ago
Marton Pettendy
2026 Porsche Cayenne Electric interior revealed
All-new large electric SUV’s radical new big-screens dashboard design “showcases the Porsche interior of the future”.
1 Year Ago
Ben Zachariah
New battery promises almost 500km of range with 10-minute charge
China’s battery giant CATL is aggressively chasing the European EV industry, with its latest battery offering cutting-edge charging and safety technology.
1 Year Ago
Alborz Fallah
Young people prefer phones over cars – Hyundai boss
Hyundai is investing heavily in connectivity and autonomy as it says young buyers see cars more as devices.
1 Year Ago