Technology

Toyota Mirai 2016 review
By Andrew Chesterton · 25 Nov 2016
Andrew Chesterton road tests and reviews the hydrogen fuel cell Toyota Mirai with specs, fuel consumption and verdict at its Australian preview.
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Toyota Kluger 2007: Grande multimedia system displaying 'DVD door open'
By Graham Smith · 25 Nov 2016

When I select maps in my 2007 Toyota Kluger Grande it displays a message "DVD door open, shut door and re select", but it doesn't have a DVD player and nothing I do will allow me access to maps. Any suggestions how to fix this?

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Skoda set for electric SUVs by 2020
By Andrew Chesterton · 21 Nov 2016
Skoda has confirmed plans for a plug-in hybrid version of both the seven-seat Kodiaq.
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An electric rotary?
By Tim Robson · 17 Nov 2016
Mazda will launch its first EV in 2019, and it’s likely to use a rotary as well.
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New software cheat allegations rock Audi
By Tim Robson · 08 Nov 2016
Company allegedly deleted gearbox software, fired engineers after more emissions-dodging software was found in 2015.
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Tesla to charge owners for charging.
By Tim Robson · 08 Nov 2016
Electric car maker Tesla will charge its owners to 'fill up' at its own high-speed charging bays from January next year, in a scheme that will be applied to cars sold from January 1 next year.
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Ford Kuga 2012: Known issues with the electronics and fuel consumption?
By Graham Smith · 04 Nov 2016

I am interested in purchasing a 2012 Ford Kuga TE Trend AWD 5-speed automatic wagon. I am concerned about the fuel consumption and have also heard that the electrics can cutout at over 35-degress in summer, i.e. the air-con. Do you know of any other issues this vehicle may have?

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Toyota Aurion: Safety technology in the future?
By Graham Smith · 04 Nov 2016

To your knowledge are there any plans to fit the future Toyota Aurion with the same sort of safety technology the Camry Atara SL has?

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Nissan's odds-defying new hybrid drivetrain
By Tim Robson · 02 Nov 2016
New Japan-only Note hatchback debuts range-extending electric hybrid technology for Nissan.
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Hybrid claims land speed record
By Tim Robson · 02 Nov 2016
Toyota Prius-rivalling Hyundai cracks 250km/h at Bonneville, but Volkswagen’s Jetta has gone faster…
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