Technology

My phone won't connect to a Mazda CX-3 via Android Auto, what similar model could I buy?

By David Morley · 14 Mar 2025

I've test driven four Mazda CX-3s (long story) and none of them have been able to connect to my phone via Android Auto. I have the app, my operating system is acceptable, and I had an IT specialist and two sales consultants trying yesterday.

Every other car has connected immediately (Kia Stonic, VW T-Roc, Skoda Kamiq, Hyundai Kona). Can you please advise an alternative to the CX-3 that's around $30K, the same size and with the same engine size and same level of power on the freeway.

Also, I love the T-Roc but am very concerned about parts availability and expense. My own mechanic told me to steer clear of them.

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Nissan beats Tesla to the punch

By Samuel Irvine · 11 Mar 2025

For the first time ever in Japan, Nissan has successfully tested a fully autonomous, driverless vehicle on public roads, beating electric car giant Tesla to the feat in the process.

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BYD's EV charging revolution?

By Samuel Irvine · 05 Mar 2025

Electric car (EV) giant BYD will launch 1000-volt architecture on its new EV models as soon as next month, which could see its cars add 300km of range in as little as five minutes of charging, according to CarNewsChina.

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Holy grail EV batteries are no certainty

By Dom Tripolone · 03 Mar 2025

Solid-state batteries are thought of as the holy grail of cell technology. Carmakers across the globe are racing to be the first to put them in an electric car, with some promising the new power source to be in cars this year.

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Waze vs Google Maps - Which is the better option for you?

By Emily Agar · 28 Feb 2025

Waze vs. Google Maps Australia: What should you consider when deciding which navigation application is right for you?

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BMW pours cold water on solid-state batteries

By Samuel Irvine · 24 Feb 2025

BMW estimates it is still years away from requiring solid-state batteries, as the brand spruiks its upcoming sixth-generation battery technology as the next evolution in EV production.

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Cut-price 4WD to miss AEB deadline

By Chris Thompson · 21 Feb 2025

Mahindra’s cut-price off-roader, the Scorpio, will miss the March 1, 2025 cut-off of for being imported to Australia without autonomous emergency braking (AEB).

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Toyota reveals its best hydrogen system yet

By Samuel Irvine · 18 Feb 2025

Could the HiLux go hydrogen-powered? Toyota said it has developed a more durable and fuel efficient hydrogen fuel cell system that will offer up to 20 per cent more cruising range than its current technology.

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How much to use a Tesla Supercharger?

By Stephen Ottley · 14 Feb 2025

Public charging and electric vehicles go together like the chicken and the egg - you can’t have one without the other.

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New 'dream battery' to revolutionise EVs

By Dom Tripolone · 13 Feb 2025

Hyundai is joining the great battery technology race.

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