Vivek Shah
OTA updates: What are they?
Over the air updates have the potential to significantly improve your car. But how do they work and what can they change?
5 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Volkswagen upgrading Golf infotainment software and hardware
Volkswagen has announced it's upgrading the Mk8 Golf's infotainment hardware and software, though Australian timing has yet to be confirmed.
5 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Government could make self-steering mandatory on new cars from 2024
Having moved to make AEB compulsory, Australian Design Rules are now being updated to factor in the latest lane-keeping aids too.
5 Years Ago
William Stopford
Stellantis investing $47.5 billion in software, using Foxconn chips
Stellantis is rolling out three software platforms and wants all its cars to support over-the-air updates by 2024.
5 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Researchers use water in less flammable lithium-ion battery
A research team has found using water as an electrolytic solution in a lithium-ion battery can make it less prone to explode.
5 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Toyota and BYD co-developing new electric sedan - report
Toyota will use BYD's 'Blade' lithium-iron-phosphate batteries for a more affordable Chinese-market sedan, set to be revealed in 2022.
5 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Stellantis, Mercedes latest investors in US solid-state battery startup
Stellantis and Mercedes-Benz have both signed a joint agreement with Factorial Energy to develop solid-state battery technology.
5 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Volkswagen poaches Apple's global battery head
Volkswagen Group Components has poached from Apple executive Soonho Ahn, who potentially worked on the company's autonomous electric car project.
5 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
Mobile phone detection cameras: How do they work?
Using your smartphone while driving has always been a bad idea. State governments around the country have now been introducing technology to ensure it remains that way.
5 Years Ago
William Stopford
Tritium grows Brisbane facilities, seeks lead in Europe, North America
Ahead of its listing on the NASDAQ, Aussie company Tritium has opened a testing facility in Brisbane to help it get its products to market quicker.
5 Years Ago
William Stopford
Brisbane startup EVOS reveals fleet-focused AC EV charger
Founded by ex-Tritium employees, EVOS has introduced a new AC charger that identifies the best time to charge your electric vehicle.
5 Years Ago
William Stopford
BMW expanding app functionality
BMW owners will be able to do more through the My BMW app, particularly if they buy the imminent iX electric crossover.
5 Years Ago
Jack Quick
BMW to use Qualcomm chips for next-generation vehicles
Qualcomm has announced a new partnership with BMW to jointly develop self-driving technology for its next-generation vehicle line-up.
5 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Used Nissan Leaf EV batteries powering Japanese train crossing
Repurposed lithium-ion batteries from Nissan Leaf EVs are being trialled as emergency backup power sources at a Japanese railway crossing.
5 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Australia’s Evie Networks putting electric chargers at Hungry Jack’s
Australian companies, Evie Networks and Hungry Jack's, have partnered up to install an EV charger at a Hungry Jack's store in Sydney, NSW.
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Jack Quick
Brembo details Sensify artificial intelligent braking system
Brembo has revealed details about its latest Sensify electromechanical, artificial intelligent braking system ahead of a 2024 launch.
5 Years Ago