Renault's Google infotainment system adds native Waze integrationMike Costello Renault's new infotainment system lets you directly download the Waze live mapping app, rather than relying on smartphone mirroring. 2 years ago
Lightyear solar-powered EV enters productionMike Costello This sleek electric sedan is an ultra-efficient EV, with the added bonus of solar panels that can add a claimed 70km of range on a sunny day. 2 years ago
BMW patents battery-charging suspension systemScott Collie BMW has patented a system that harvests the energy from your suspension system and feeds it back into a car's battery. 2 years ago
Genesis G80 EV's solar-panel roof adds 1100km range per year, brand claimsMike Costello Aussies love rooftop solar at home, but what about solar panels on your next EV? Genesis says the benefits are clearly there.2 years ago
Volkswagen ID. Buzz gets more driver assists via swarm dataMike Costello Volkswagen is claiming to have some clever new driver-assist aids bundled into its Travel Assist, using shared cloud data. 2 years ago
Solid-state batteries are a decade away - StoreDotJack Quick Israeli battery startup StoreDot believes carmakers should be considering semi-solid-state batteries in the medium term.2 years ago
Inside the Suppliers: NvidiaVivek Shah Nvidia doesn’t just build graphics cards for avid gamers, and has become a significant supplier for the car industry. 2 years ago
Tesla under US criminal investigation for self-driving claims - reportWilliam Stopford The U.S. Department of Justice has reportedly launched a criminal probe into Tesla and whether it misled customers about the capabilities of its driver assist systems.2 years ago
Dashcams: Which cars have them built-in?Vivek Shah Dashcams are a useful accessory in the event of a crash, for insurance purposes or to record a fun road trip. Which cars have them built-in?2 years ago
BP Pulse opens first EV chargers in AustraliaJames Wong BP is now catering to ICE vehicles and EVs at one of its Victorian refuelling sites, opening a pair of EV chargers in Melbourne's north-east.2 years ago
Tesla vehicles not ready to be approved as fully autonomousWilliam Stopford Tesla says its autonomous driving technology will be safer than humans next year as it awaits regulatory approval.2 years ago
Apple launches Spatial Audio in Mercedes-Benz carsJack Quick Mercedes-Benz has partnered with Apple to introduce its Spatial Audio surround sound technology for the first time in a car natively.2 years ago
