Technology & Infotainment

Race safety: How to prepare your car before you head to the track

Arby provides some pointers for readying your race car for a tech inspection

MG: future 600kW EVs will recharge in ‘10 minutes’

Half-solid-state batteries coming next year; SAIC confirms its working on a battery even cheaper than LFP

MG: EVs now priced to rival petrol cars

MG battery boss says some EVs have reached price parity with ICEs – and are only going to get cheaper

Four-day XP Falcon wagon thrash build

An Easter long-weekend thrash by a bunch of good mates brings a languishing project to fruition

Subaru WRX, BRZ manuals to receive AEB; Toyota GR86 likely to follow

Potentially life-saving autonomous emergency braking tech – mandated in Australia from 2025 – will be added to manual Subaru BRZ and WRX sports cars

The new Volvo EX30 appears to have taken some notes from Tesla

The new baby electric SUV sweeps its functions into a central portrait screen – but with research to back up the decision

Apple Vision Pro: Is it legal to drive when wearing VR or AR glasses?

Apple’s new Vision Pro headset might have you wondering if it is legal to use augmented reality devices when driving in Australia

XP Falcon coupe body swap onto an EL Falcon chassis

How to turn two rusty Ford Falcons into a low-buck fun machine over a four-day long weekend

BYD Atto 3 software update brings Android Auto, joining Apple CarPlay

The BYD Atto 3 has received Android Auto via an over-the-air update, after Apple CarPlay was added to the electric SUV in January

Toyota confirms some Australian owners affected in unprotected data event

Toyota and Lexus owners in Japan have had their vehicle data publicly available for the past decade, with some Australian Toyota customers impacted.

Australian-made LS accessory drive solutions that work

The team at Queensland workshop Heavy Metal Garage is designing and building LS accessory drive solutions that look great and fit like a charm

Ford boss admits huge EVs 'will not make money'

Ford boss says making massive EVs isn’t a sustainable business; confirms new large EVs

2023 Mazda CX-5 and CX-8: Android Auto update now available

Android users can finally gain access to smartphone connectivity in their new Mazda SUV

EOFY: BMW Australia introduces electric Power Pack offer

BMW is sweetening the deal on its iX3 and iX xDrive 40 electric SUVs, as part of an end-of-financial year offer

When do EV batteries need to be replaced?

How long do electric car batteries really last? Spoiler: it’s much longer than many think.

EV Battery Types Explained: Pros & Cons for Electric Car Power

For now, electric car batteries are differentiated mostly by Li-ion and LiFePO 4, but what’s better for your needs?

Are EV batteries more dangerous than petrol?

Videos of battery fires continue to bring the crash safety of EVs into the spotlight, but should you be worried?

Upgrading your wheels - what you need to know

Upgrading your car's wheels is one of the simplest ways to improve looks and performance, but do your homework first

VW boss talks profitable small EVs with Spanish production

Volkswagen’s CEO has hinted at what its small entry-level ‘affordable’ EVs will look like

VW's new RWD electric motor promises efficiency and performance

The German carmaker will soon launch a new-gen electric drive unit that aims squarely at Tesla

Automatic for the people: The story behind ZF’s eight-speed gearbox

Heard about the transmission used by Bentley AND Rolls-Royce? Audi AND BMW? Here’s how ZF bridged some intense rivalries

General Motors to ditch Apple CarPlay, Android Auto

America's biggest carmaker has revealed it will remove the ability to project Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in its next-gen models, in favour of a connected system it can better monitor – for revenue purposes, of course

New battery for Tesla Model 3 could give 700km driving range

The Tesla Model 3 Performance is set to gain an upgraded battery later this year, according to the world’s largest EV battery supplier

BYD app connectivity launches in Australia, available to all Atto 3 owners

BYD has added smartphone connectivity in Australia, allowing owners to check their vehicle and control various features remotely