Technology
Does anyone use this feature? Carmakers like Tesla, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and more are betting big on artificial intelligence voice controls but will they really make our lives better? | Opinion
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By John Law · 19 Jan 2025
Voice control seemed so futuristic, with KITT, the heavily modified Pontiac Firebird showing just how helpful it could be in Knight Rider.
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Flying cars might actually happen! How car brands like Xpeng and Hyundai and even the Australian Government are planning for alternatives to your Toyota Camry
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By Chris Thompson · 12 Jan 2025
Once upon a time, flying cars were a little bit of a Jetsons-style pipe dream. While they’re not exactly right around the corner, it’s starting to look like flying cars might be the ‘future transport’ tech that everyone wants to be the first to get right. Shame about the hoverboards from Back to the Future Part II.
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Five standard features that all new cars should have | Opinion
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By Samuel Irvine · 06 Jan 2025
Cars have come a long way in the last few years. Many features once considered high-tech or luxury in the not-so-distant past (take autonomous emergency braking for example) are now standard, offering improved convenience, functionality and, most importantly, safety.
Are radar detectors and jammers illegal in Australia?
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By David Morley · 20 Dec 2024
Is having a radar detector or jammer in your car against the law in Australia? In fact, are radar detectors illegal in Australia, even if they’re not in your car?
Think your Tesla Model 3 or Model Y is smart? The first AI powered car race is a hilarious reminder that completely autonomous cars on our roads might never happen | Opinion
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By Laura Berry · 20 Dec 2024
Before you go believing whatever your carmaker said about the self-driving capabilities of your vehicle, stop and remember just what a monumental mess occurred on the track for the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League’s inaugural race this year.
Computer problems in my 2016 Ford Mondeo
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By David Morley · 10 Dec 2024
The computer in my 2016 Ford Mondeo seems to be doing strange things. For example, the temperature changed from centigrade to fahrenheit, the radio changed to Bluetooth and it asked me to release brake where it normally releases independently when starting. When the engine is switched off and the radio continues, the cars asks me to restart the engine. It seems as if the computer needs rebooting?
What are some reasons my check-engine light could be on?
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By David Morley · 10 Dec 2024
My check-engine light is on. Could it be an exhaust fault? Where is the exhaust sensor located and, does it wear out or do I just replace it?
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The Australian electric car battery breakthrough: Aussie smarts commercialise new battery that could result in a big change for the EVs we drive such as the Tesla Model Y, BYD Seal and more
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By Dom Tripolone · 01 Dec 2024
Australian researchers may have just cracked the code to deliver affordable, long-range electric cars and even electric aircraft.
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Solid state battery wars heat up: MG's parent company announces second-generation solid state battery to start production in 2026 before first-generation even goes on sale
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By Tom White · 26 Nov 2024
MG's parent company announces second-gen solid state tech before its first-gen batteries are even on sale.
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Hate big power bills? What 'vehicle to grid' or 'V2G' technology means for electric vehicles and why the Australian Government is suddenly talking about it
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By Tom White · 11 Nov 2024
Vehicle to grid tech is finally set to be approved for use nation-wide in Australia - but why is it and why should you care?