Technology

Checkmate for BYD? Chinese brand's new charge station roll-out could be the blueprint for fast-charging the world over as it moves to rival Tesla's Superchargers that would be a boon for future versions of the 2026 BYD Seal, Dolphin and Sealion 7

By Tom White · 03 Jun 2025

BYD is planning to roll out up to 15,000 of its recently-revealed megawatt chargers across China, revealing its blueprint for world EV domination.

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'It's very dangerous': Chery's design boss thinks lots of digital screens in cars are here to stay but need to be done in the right way

By Samuel Irvine · 22 May 2025

Gone are the days when digital gauge clusters and sweeping panoramic touchscreens were reserved for the owners of prestigious European cars like a Mercedes-Benz S-Class or a BMW 7 Series.

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Move over Chinese powerhouses, this surprising brand is winning the EV race: BMW has installed solid state batteries in an i7 electric car in a sign it could beat MG, Chery, GWM, Toyota, Nissan and Honda to this monumental battery breakthrough

By Dom Tripolone · 21 May 2025

BMW has done what few other carmakers have achieved. It has performed a successful test on the road with an electric car powered by revolutionary solid-state batteries.

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A Faraday box for car keys - What is it? How does it work? How much does it cost and do you need one?

By Marcus Craft · 20 May 2025

Criminals have embraced technology and it’s helping them steal cars.

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Apple is going to take over your car: New Apple CarPlay Ultra launches in the 2025 Aston Martin DBX with further expansion planned

By Dom Tripolone · 19 May 2025

Apple is ready to take over your car.

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Alert! Tesla's Full Self Driving lands on Australian roads as testing commences in Melbourne for the future self driving technology available on the 2025 Tesla Model Y and Tesla Model 3

By Samuel Irvine · 19 May 2025

For Melbourne drivers who hate those pesky CBD hook turns, Tesla may have found you a solution. That is, if you’re willing to put your life into the hands of computer software.

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Off-road driver assist tech we hate! Top features in new 4x4s such as the 2025 Ford F-150, GWM Tank 500 Hybrid and Suzuki Jimny XL that can be more of a hinderance than a help | Opinion

By Marcus Craft · 19 May 2025

The driver-assist tech in a lot of new vehicles has the potential to be intrusive and annoying – from traffic sign recognition that’s woefully incorrect, to adaptive/active cruise control that is preemptive and too abrupt, through to stop-start functions that should be taken out the back and disposed of.

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Tesla hits another speed bump with a big rejection for the Robotaxi and Cybercab, while plant employees want Elon Musk to resign

By James Cleary · 13 May 2025

While its share price is off the mat courtesy of easing trade tensions between the US and China, demand for Tesla cars is still flat with the brand taking a backwards step in global sales in 2024 and an even bigger year-on-year drop in the first quarter of this year.

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Toyota's secret weapon to fight off Chinese rivals BYD, Geely, XPeng and Chery: The staggering number of Toyota cars on global roads revealed, and why it is crucial to brand longevity in Australia | Analysis

By Samuel Irvine · 12 May 2025

Why Toyota thinks it can keep its lead over BYD.

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Game-changing electric car battery breakthrough revealed: French company develops new technology that cuts charging time in half and fits it to a 2025 Renault Megane E-Tech

By Dom Tripolone · 06 May 2025

A big battery breakthrough could remove one of the most annoying aspects of electric cars.

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