Technology

Computer problems in my 2016 Ford Mondeo

By David Morley · 10 Dec 2024

The computer in my 2016 Ford Mondeo seems to be doing strange things. For example, the temperature changed from centigrade to fahrenheit, the radio changed to Bluetooth and it asked me to release brake where it normally releases independently when starting. When the engine is switched off and the radio continues, the cars asks me to restart the engine. It seems as if the computer needs rebooting?

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What are some reasons my check-engine light could be on?

By David Morley · 10 Dec 2024

My check-engine light is on. Could it be an exhaust fault? Where is the exhaust sensor located and, does it wear out or do I just replace it?

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Aussies develop 1000km-plus range battery

By Dom Tripolone · 01 Dec 2024

Australian researchers may have just cracked the code to deliver affordable, long-range electric cars and even electric aircraft.

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Second-gen solid state battery on the way

By Tom White · 26 Nov 2024

MG's parent company announces second-gen solid state tech before its first-gen batteries are even on sale.

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V2G is now approved in Australia

By Tom White · 11 Nov 2024

Vehicle to grid tech is finally set to be approved for use nation-wide in Australia - but why is it and why should you care?

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New CATL battery delivers 400km PHEV range

By Samuel Irvine · 25 Oct 2024

CATL, the world's largest EV battery manufacturer and the brand behind car batteries from Tesla, BMW, Toyota and Volkswagen, has unveiled its new generation plug-in hybrid battery, and it can reportedly provide more range than some EVs.

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Apple worked with BYD on an electric car?

By Samuel Irvine · 22 Oct 2024

Uber wasn’t the first western company to collaborate with BYD. Nope, according to a report from Bloomberg, it was the inventor of the iPhone, Apple.

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Mobile Speed Cameras: Everything you need to know

By David Morley · 16 Oct 2024

Is there a more contentious motoring issue than the use of speed cameras in Australia? For a lot of road users, the answer is no, and these devices haven’t become any less controversial despite being in use now for decades.

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The stereo of my Hyundai iX35 needs replacing

By David Morley · 09 Oct 2024

I went and saw an auto electrician and they said the stereo of my Hyundai iX35 needs replacing (it still has the original in it). Has anyone replaced theirs and what did they use?

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The best Ford Ranger might not be sold in Aus

By Byron Mathioudakis · 08 Oct 2024

Even though this country's bestselling vehicle is not made here, Australia is the home to the last two generations of the Ford Ranger ute as well as its Everest SUV offshoot, having been designed and engineered here.

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