Jade Credentino
Ferrari patents "engine noise" for EVs
Ferrari doesn't want its first electric vehicles to be whisper-quiet, patenting a system that will extract sound from different components.
3 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Volkswagen reinvents the air-conditioner
The new ID.7 will get climate control that detects your key, uses voice commands, and tracks the sun in the sky.
3 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Volvo boss: Autonomous cars a ‘long way off’, and people know it
Jim Rowan tells Australian media why the self-driving classifications are 'nonsense', discusses tech hurdles and shareholder hype.
3 Years Ago
Jade Credentino
BMW starts in-car soccer streaming pilot
BMW says German 7 Series owners will be the first to be able to stream Bundesliga games from the comfort of their cars – while parked, of course.
3 Years Ago
Jack Quick
StoreDot: Over 15 partners testing extreme fast-charging batteries
StoreDot's silicon-dominant lithium-ion battery cells are now being tested by over 15 global OEMs ahead of mass-production in 2024.
3 Years Ago
Jade Credentino
Polestar 3, Volvo EX90 to use Google HD Maps
Polestar and Volvo's upcoming flagship electric SUVs will feature Google HD Maps, which are claimed to aid the performance of their driver assist systems.
3 Years Ago
James Wong
2023 Hyundai Tucson adds Bluelink connected tech, prices up
Hyundai is adding its Bluelink connected services to the Tucson mid-size SUV, bringing a range of net-based features for 2023.
3 Years Ago
Eilidh McNaughton
McLaren Applied and Elaphe tap in-wheel motors and SiC inverters for EVs
Silicon carbide inverters and in-wheel motors offer lots of potential positives for EVs.
3 Years Ago
William Stopford
Android Auto updates detailed further, customer rollout underway
Google has started rolling out its delayed Android Auto update, with a more intuitive design and new features.
3 Years Ago
William Stopford
Tesla removing Full Self-Driving feature, US regulator investigating
The US road safety regulator wants to find out more about Tesla's move, announced by tweet, to remove a driver attention monitoring feature.
3 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Goodyear reveals sustainable tyre technology at CES
Goodyear has shown off a tyre at this year's CES made from 90 per cent sustainable materials, and is working to bring it to production.
3 Years Ago
Jack Quick
BMW iDrive 9 confirmed for 2023 launch – report
BMW is reportedly launching its Android-based iDrive 9.0 operating system this year. Only certain models will receive it.
3 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Heated seatbelts, anyone?
Heated seats and steering wheels can extend EV range in cold climates, but what about heated seatbelts too? ZF has the solution...
3 Years Ago
Eilidh McNaughton
Qualcomm reveals new connected vehicle platform
Qualcomm's new system-on-a-chip has been previewed in a concept vehicle, and will support enhanced digital cockpits and driver assist systems.
3 Years Ago
Jack Quick
New BMW 3 Series? i Vision Dee EV concept revealed at CES
The BMW i Vision Dee previews the brand's upcoming Neue Klasse EVs. Its full-width head-up display is confirmed for production from 2025.
3 Years Ago
Jack Quick
BMW to produce Solid Power solid-state batteries in Germany
The BMW Group intends to replicate Solid Power's prototype solid-state battery production line in Germany as part of an expanded partnership.
3 Years Ago