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Lexus's late plan for CarPlay
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By Andrew Chesterton · 31 Aug 2018
The long wait for Apple CarPlay for Lexus owners is almost over, with the Japanese luxury brand at last introducing true smartphone integration in 2019.
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Sydney's east set to trial digital licence
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By Tom White · 31 Aug 2018
Soon those living in select postcodes in Sydney’s east will be able to trial a digital driver licence via the Service NSW app on their phone.
Holden Barina 2008: How do I fix the faulty dash?
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By Graham Smith · 10 Aug 2018
I have a 2008 Holden Barina three-door hatch manual, which has a problem with the dash no displaying anything, no instruments, no odometer, no tacho, no temp, no speed and no fuel. The car starts and drives okay. Any ideas on what it may be and how to fix it? If it’s a fuse problem or relay problem how do I locate these?
Audi's Model X rival to reset regen benchmark
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By Andrew Chesterton · 10 Aug 2018
Audi's e-tron SUV will be fitted with a high-tech recuperation system so clever that, if you live around some very large hills, it could theoretically keep driving forever.
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Ford's factories to go sci-fi with exosuits
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By Tom White · 09 Aug 2018
Ford has announced the rollout of EksoVest suits for employees in 15 of their factories globally.
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2017 Land Rover Discovery Advanced Tow Assist explained | video
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By Stephen Corby · 08 Aug 2018
Putting a hook on a fishing line, removing said hook from a flopping fish, kicking a footy, skimming stones, reverse parking, making fire. These are all what you might call man skills.
What does digital radio or DAB+ mean for cars?
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By Stephen Corby · 08 Aug 2018
When cars were in their infancy, so was the concept of music outside a concert hall. Record players were about as high-tech as it got, and car audio was limited to the sound of the engine and frighten
Stability control and traction control - do you need them?
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By Stephen Corby · 08 Aug 2018
Since the advent of early, basic and, frankly, slightly annoying traction-control systems cars have become cunningly adept at keeping us on the road.
Why autos are so popular, but a manual is still often best
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By Stephen Corby · 08 Aug 2018
Perfection is overrated. Look at the Mona Lisa; she doesn't even have eyebrows, or a waist, and yet she's fascinated us for centuries.
Stop-start systems | where and when they save fuel and money
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By Stephen Corby · 08 Aug 2018
The world’s desperate need to use less oil and produce less stinky, choky emissions has led to inventions large and small.