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GM's clever hands-free driving tech still not locked in for Australia despite local filing

GM's clever hands-free driving tech still not locked in for Australia despite local filing

General Motors is expanding global availability of its hands-free driving tech, but it's not coming to Australia yet.

Ford's Google-powered infotainment offers games, available 48-inch screen

William Stopford

Ford's Google-powered infotainment offers games, available 48-inch screen

Ford's next-gen infotainment offers a raft of Google and Amazon apps including video conferencing and streaming, and can be had with a pillar-to-pillar display.

2 Years Ago

Hyundai reveals feature that could boost electric car range

Jade Credentino

Hyundai reveals feature that could boost electric car range

New active aerodynamics from Hyundai Motor Group could boost range in the Korean company's electric vehicles.

2 Years Ago

Jade Credentino

The Apple Car is inching towards production

Development is continuing of Apple's mysterious first car, with more drivers testing its technology and a new patent filed.

3 Years Ago

Podcast: VW Amarok, coolest CES concepts and Hertz ditches EV fleet!

James Wong

Podcast: VW Amarok, coolest CES concepts and Hertz ditches EV fleet!

Welcome to the CarExpert Podcast – now in video! Sean Lander hosts the panel as we talk the latest in automotive news and reviews.

3 Years Ago

Mercedes-Benz EQG puts on a show in Vegas with clever EV tech

Jade Credentino

Mercedes-Benz EQG puts on a show in Vegas with clever EV tech

Mercedes-Benz has arranged a street performance of its EQG. In the video four electric G-Class prototypes complete a tank turn.

3 Years Ago

Why your next car could have a Swarovski crystal touchscreen

Jack Quick

Why your next car could have a Swarovski crystal touchscreen

At this year's CES tech show Continental has shown off a 10-inch infotainment screen made entirely out of Swarovski crystal.

3 Years Ago

Tesla testing its Full Self-Driving tech in Australia - report

Jack Quick

Tesla testing its Full Self-Driving tech in Australia - report

The latest version of Tesla's Full Self-Driving technology, along with its newest Summon feature, is reportedly being tested in Australia.

3 Years Ago

will.i.am making Mercedes-Benz cars scream and shout with new interactive tech

Jade Credentino

will.i.am making Mercedes-Benz cars scream and shout with new interactive tech

An "interactive music experience" is one of several new features coming to Mercedes-Benz vehicles with the MBUX infotainment system.

3 Years Ago

Electric car owners to benefit from new Google Maps update

Jade Credentino

Electric car owners to benefit from new Google Maps update

Google has announced updates for EV owners using Android Auto, including integrated real-time battery data for Google Maps route planning.

3 Years Ago

ChatGPT AI is coming to Volkswagens soon

Jack Quick

ChatGPT AI is coming to Volkswagens soon

Volkswagen is set to introduce ChatGPT AI functionality to its IDA voice assistant. It's unclear if it will be offered in Australia.

3 Years Ago

2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI teased with updated cabin, AI assistant

James Wong

2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI teased with updated cabin, AI assistant

Volkswagen will celebrate 50 years of the Golf in 2024 with the updated Mk8, set to make its public debut as a camouflaged prototype this week.

3 Years Ago

William Stopford

VW-backed brand starts building sodium-ion-powered electric cars

One of Volkswagen's Chinese joint ventures has become the first carmaker to begin mass production of EVs powered by sodium-ion batteries.

3 Years Ago

Hypercar manufacturer Rimac's next venture: autonomous robotaxis

Jack Quick

Hypercar manufacturer Rimac's next venture: autonomous robotaxis

Rimac is reportedly set to unveil an autonomous robotaxi imminently which has been developed with the help of Kia.

3 Years Ago

Australia's largest car dealer group targeted by cyber attack

James Wong

Australia's largest car dealer group targeted by cyber attack

Eagers Automotive has fallen victim to a cyber security breach that has compromised some of its Australian and New Zealand IT systems.

3 Years Ago

Aston Martin, Porsche first to adopt next-gen Apple CarPlay

Jack Quick

Aston Martin, Porsche first to adopt next-gen Apple CarPlay

The next generation of Apple CarPlay is more expansive than ever before, and will debut on Aston Martin and Porsche vehicles.

3 Years Ago

New Tesla update cracks down on Autopilot misuse

William Stopford

New Tesla update cracks down on Autopilot misuse

The latest Tesla software update includes a change to Autopilot that will see drivers barred from the feature if they misuse it.

3 Years Ago