Technology

BMW says connectivity is key for car buyers

By Stephen Corby · 21 Nov 2019

Car buyers in the premium segment are now more interested in connectivity, content and screens than almost any other factor when looking for a new vehicle, according to BMW board member Pieter Nota."The luxury market is very much about technologi

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Reversing cameras. Which new cars do it best?

By Stephen Corby · 13 Nov 2019

We rate the best-selling new cars for the reversing camera and sensor technology that prevents driveway disasters.

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New fast-charging station for EV operators

By Tung Nguyen · 12 Nov 2019

Electric car recharging company Evie Networks has opened its first ultra-fast charging station on the Bruce Highway between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast.Situated at Coochin Creek, around 60 kilometres north of Brisbane, the new charging station heralds

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Hadin Panther is one high-tech electric bike

By Matt Campbell · 08 Nov 2019

The Hadin Panther has a helluva name, and it looks like it'll be a helluva bike.

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Phone mirroring now on select Lexus models

By Tung Nguyen · 08 Nov 2019

Lexus Australia has rolled out smartphone mirroring to some of its models, with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay coming as standard to future NX, ES, RC, LC, LS, RX and UX vehicles and a retrofit available to existing cars.Starting from October, all ES seda

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2020 Ranger ups it tech game

By Matt Campbell · 08 Nov 2019

Dash cam demand has lead to a new USB plug point in the rearview mirror of some Ford models.

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Here's why there's no S1, RS1 or A1 e-tron

By Tom White · 03 Nov 2019

Audi's second-generation A1 launched with a range of three variants this week, but notably there was still no word on S or RS versions of the pint-sized hatch.

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Audi says 'why not' to PPFs

By Tom White · 02 Nov 2019

Audi is confident it will be able to offer petrol particulate filter equipped engines "soon".

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New AR app places a Bentley nearly anywhere

By Tung Nguyen · 01 Nov 2019

If you've ever wondered what your house would look like with a Bentley parked out of the front, the ultra-luxurious brand has just made it easier to picture.Launching a new smartphone app called Bentley AR Visualiser, the augmented reality software will p

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$199 for in-car phone tech in some Toyotas

By Tung Nguyen · 01 Nov 2019

Toyota Australia will now offer to retrofit Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity to select models, but will charge up to $199 for the update.Only the Camry mid-size sedan, Corolla hatchback and Prius hybrid sold before October this year

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