Mercedes-Benz won't make its buyers be its beta testers like TeslaJames Wong Mercedes-Benz's head of active safety and testing says his team will beta test new autonomous driving technology, not the brand's customers.11 months ago
Volkswagen wants to use tech from Rivian with new joint ventureWilliam Stopford Volkswagen plans to invest up to $7.5 billion in Rivian to get access to the EV startup's software and electrical architecture and work with it on next-gen systems.11 months ago
Vehicle-to-grid charging trial gets funding boost from Australian GovernmentTyra Lawler-Cass The Australian Government's ARENA is backing Amber Electric's vehicle-to-grid trial, aimed at reducing energy costs and supporting grid stability.11 months ago
When Audi's smallest SUV is getting its big tech upgrade in AustraliaJames Wong The Audi Q2 will debut the brand's latest infotainment tech Down Under in the latter stages of 2024, with further details to be announced.11 months ago
Can't go without Apple CarPlay or Android Auto? Survey says you're not aloneMax Davies A survey has found around a third of new car buyers want smartphone mirroring in their cars, and some are willing to pay for the convenience.1 year ago
Elon Musk threatens to ban Apple devices at his companies, including TeslaMax Davies Apple's most recent developer conference brought with it announcements for the next generation of iOS software, though Elon Musk is critical.1 year ago
The latest on Apple CarPlay from WWDCWilliam Stopford Apple has shown how much carmakers will be able to configure its next-generation CarPlay, debuting on Porsche and Aston Martin models this year.1 year ago
How this popular SUV can now send power back into Australia's gridJosh Nevett Mitsubishi PHEV owners in South Australia are now permitted to sell power back to the grid thanks to bi-directional charging technology.1 year ago
Volkswagen's largest van getting big tech upgrade in AustraliaJames Wong sThe new Volkswagen Crafter is due in the coming months, complete with a tech overhaul in line with the brand's latest passenger models.1 year ago
Tesla facing fraud investigation over autonomous driving claims - reportJordan Mulach Tesla’s claims about the capabilities of its semi-autonomous driving technology are reportedly the subject of a fraud investigation in the US.1 year ago
Tesla buying technology described as "freaking stupid" by Elon MuskWilliam Stopford Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been critical of the use of LiDAR in cars, and yet his company was a major LiDAR supplier's biggest customer this year.1 year ago
Hyundai could introduce Netflix-style subscriptions for featuresMax Davies Hyundai has proposed a subscription model for features and upgrades in its vehicles, allowing buyers to further personalise their car after purchase.1 year ago
