Technology

New "real world" fuel efficiency test developed in France

By Paul Gover · 15 Jul 2016

If you're struggling to get your car to produce the same fuel economy as the maker's claim then you're not alone.

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Autonomous car tech questioned after Tesla death

By Paul Gover · 08 Jul 2016

Joshua Brown has just joined the same unfortunate page in the history books as Bridget Driscoll.

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BMW teams with Intel and Mobileye for open-source autonomous tech

By Tim Robson · 04 Jul 2016

Car giant teams with tech leaders for next-generation self-piloted program that will be made freely available to all players.

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Tesla driver allegedly watching movie before fatal Autopilot crash

By Tim Robson · 04 Jul 2016

US man collided with truck after Tesla Autopilot system failed to detect turning semi-trailer.

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2017 Ford Ranger brings SYNC3 update, plus reversing camera and sensors for pickups

By Laura Berry · 29 Jun 2016

Updated Ranger ute due in September with significant tech gains across the range, in a bid to overthrow the Toyota Hilux.

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BMW charges into home battery market

By Tim Robson · 24 Jun 2016

BMW is looking to join the ranks of car companies like Tesla and Mercedes-Benz by offering a home energy storage solution based around its vehicle battery technology.

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How buses are confusing high-tech cars

By Paul Gover · 24 Jun 2016

Speed signs on the back of Sydney buses are thwarting one of Europe's best safety items.

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Mazda G-Vectoring tech aims to improve front-wheel grip

By Joshua Dowling · 24 Jun 2016

Mazda has come up with new technology that will make average motorists seem like good drivers.

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GM develops new safety tech to avoid locking kids in cars

By Paul Gover · 24 Jun 2016

Hot weather deaths of children in cars will eventually become history if the former head of Holden gets his way.

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Alternatives to factory-fitted satnav?

By Paul Gover · 22 Jun 2016

No navigation system is perfect. As far as I can tell, you get pretty close to heaven using Google Maps through a smart phone or tablet, operating through a Bluetooth hands-free unit such as Blue Ant or a Jabra Freeway or Tour. It doesn't cost much either but maybe it should remain our secret for the time being.

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