James Wong
Kia is fixing this annoying safety feature
Kia Australia is rolling out a shortcut to turn off annoying audible speed limit alerts, starting with the EV9 and Sorento SUVs.
9 Months Ago
William Stopford
What General Motors wants from the Australian Government
GM says it's advocating for changes to Australian regulations surrounding driver assist technology and lighting so it can offer its latest tech.
10 Months Ago
Jordan Mulach
The tech that could make car paint a thing of past
BMW is using technology commonly found in eReaders like the Kindle to change car colours, and it's an Australian who's heading the charge.
10 Months Ago
Scott Collie
How buyers really feel about tech overload in new cars
New cars are more complicated than ever, and new car buyers aren't necessarily loving it. Here are the features they think are irrelevant.
10 Months Ago
James Wong
Here's the tech-heavy 2025 Nissan Navara update Australia isn't getting
The Navara ute has been updated in Thailand with a new dash, infotainment unit and wireless Apple CarPlay – but it's not for Australia.
10 Months Ago
Jordan Mulach
Volkswagen owners claim steering wheel buttons are causing crashes - report
Some Volkswagen owners in the US have blamed the haptic cruise control switches on their steering wheel for causing crashes.
11 Months Ago
Tyra Lawler-Cass
Here's why you might need an ad blocker in your car
Google plans to integrate location-based ads into Google Maps, prompting drivers to visit nearby restaurants, stores, cafes and more.
11 Months Ago
James Wong
Hyundai is finally fixing its most annoying feature
Hyundai and Kia's speed limit warning function can now be quickly switched off in the new Tucson SUV, following global feedback.
11 Months Ago
James Wong
Mercedes-Benz won't make its buyers be its beta testers like Tesla
Mercedes-Benz's head of active safety and testing says his team will beta test new autonomous driving technology, not the brand's customers.
11 Months Ago
William Stopford
Volkswagen wants to use tech from Rivian with new joint venture
Volkswagen plans to invest up to $7.5 billion in Rivian to get access to the EV startup's software and electrical architecture and work with it on next-gen systems.
1 Year Ago
Tyra Lawler-Cass
Vehicle-to-grid charging trial gets funding boost from Australian Government
The Australian Government's ARENA is backing Amber Electric's vehicle-to-grid trial, aimed at reducing energy costs and supporting grid stability.
1 Year Ago
James Wong
When Audi's smallest SUV is getting its big tech upgrade in Australia
The Audi Q2 will debut the brand's latest infotainment tech Down Under in the latter stages of 2024, with further details to be announced.
1 Year Ago
Max Davies
Can't go without Apple CarPlay or Android Auto? Survey says you're not alone
A survey has found around a third of new car buyers want smartphone mirroring in their cars, and some are willing to pay for the convenience.
1 Year Ago
Max Davies
Elon Musk threatens to ban Apple devices at his companies, including Tesla
Apple's most recent developer conference brought with it announcements for the next generation of iOS software, though Elon Musk is critical.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
The latest on Apple CarPlay from WWDC
Apple has shown how much carmakers will be able to configure its next-generation CarPlay, debuting on Porsche and Aston Martin models this year.
1 Year Ago
Josh Nevett
How this popular SUV can now send power back into Australia's grid
Mitsubishi PHEV owners in South Australia are now permitted to sell power back to the grid thanks to bi-directional charging technology.
1 Year Ago