Jack Quick
Next-gen BMW voice assistant to be built on Amazon Alexa
A new generation of BMW voice assistant will launch within the next two years, and will be built using Amazon Alexa technology.
3 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Here's how ANCAP is making crash tests harder from 2023
The safety body is ramping up its tests for 2023 protocols, with an emphasis on driver assist features and vulnerable road users.
3 Years Ago
James Wong
Genesis Connected Services not coming to Australia... for now
Korea's Genesis is yet to offer net-based connected services in Australia, and it's unclear when it will make such features available.
3 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Bosch invests in zero-emissions light commercial vehicle tech
Bosch has started producing a new electric drive unit for LCVs, and is testing a fuel-cell in a modified VW Crafter van.
3 Years Ago
Jack Quick
How BMW will offer cheaper, longer-range EVs from 2025
BMW's new cylindrical battery cells are claimed to be cheaper to produce, more energy dense, offer more range, and are quicker to charge.
3 Years Ago
William Stopford
New iPhone and Apple Watch detect crashes, dial emergency services
The iPhone 14 will notify emergency services automatically in the event of a severe car crash if you're unable to do so.
3 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Touch controls have gone too far in cars, says ex-Apple designer
Even ex-Apple designer Jony Ive thinks there are too many screens, and not enough buttons, in modern car interiors.
3 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Used Nissan Leaf batteries to power local EV component manufacturing
There's life after Leaf for used EV batteries at Nissan, which is repurposing lithium-ion packs to power production of parts for the new Leaf.
3 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Williams Advanced Engineering reveals EV hypercar platform
The now Australian-owned engineering firm is planning to have a prototype in the next 12 months using its EVR electric hypercar platform.
3 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Subaru launching AI-based EyeSight system from 2025 - report
Subaru is reportedly working on adding artificial intelligence to its EyeSight driver assist system to deliver autonomous driving and parking.
3 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Ford trials new headlight tech that projects signs onto the road
Ford is working on new headlight technology that could project different icons and symbols onto the road to keep a driver looking ahead.
3 Years Ago
William Stopford
Skoda working on fix for Travel Assist issue
Skoda owners experiencing a persistent issue with the Travel Assist feature will have to wait longer as the company continues to work on a fix.
3 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Chinese EV maker XPeng unveils Tesla-beating ultra-fast charger
XPeng Motors has unveiled its S4 ultra-fast EV charger, capable of a maximum charging speed of 480kW with a current of 670A.
3 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Mercedes-Benz pairs with game engine developer for MB.OS
Unity Technologies has been selected as the company that will provide the platform for Mercedes-Benz to develop its MB.OS infotainment.
3 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
Advanced driver assistance systems: Cameras or sensor fusion?
Carmakers have adopted two approaches to their advanced driver assistance systems: relying on cameras only, or a multitude of sensors.
3 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Bosch boss says it's impossible to solve chip shortages this year
The head of supplier Bosch warns chip shortages will continue into 2023 even as the company invests billions into its semiconductor chip division.
3 Years Ago