Technology

By Chris Thompson · 12 Jan 2025

Once upon a time, flying cars were a little bit of a Jetsons-style pipe dream. While they’re not exactly right around the corner, it’s starting to look like flying cars might be the ‘future transport’ tech that everyone wants to be the first to get right. Shame about the hoverboards from Back to the Future Part II.

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Five standard features all cars should have

By Samuel Irvine · 06 Jan 2025

Cars have come a long way in the last few years. Many features once considered high-tech or luxury in the not-so-distant past (take autonomous emergency braking for example) are now standard, offering improved convenience, functionality and, most importantly, safety.

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Are radar detectors and jammers illegal in Australia?

By David Morley · 20 Dec 2024

Is having a radar detector or jammer in your car against the law in Australia? In fact, are radar detectors illegal in Australia, even if they’re not in your car?

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AI powered car race - what could go wrong?

By Laura Berry · 20 Dec 2024

Before you go believing whatever your carmaker said about the self-driving capabilities of your vehicle, stop and remember just what a monumental mess occurred on the track for the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League’s inaugural race this year.

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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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