Technology stories
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NewsWaze launches on Android Automotive…but for Renaults only
Five years after Android Automotive launched, the Waze navigation app will finally be available – but it’ll only be for Renaults
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AdviceTop things to consider when buying a family car
Moving to a family car is a big commitment, here are the things to look for when making the switch
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NewsJaguar Land Rover starts recruitment drive for skilled tech sector job seekers
Recent technology sector layoffs could find a new home with JLR as the carmaker looks to expand its talent pool
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NewsInnovative Australian-made road barrier passes 100km/h crash test
Tyres at the end of their run could find new life in new concrete barriers for Australian highways
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NewsGoogle Maps update helps find EV fast chargers
EV drivers now able to pinpoint fast chargers for their cars via latest version of Google's software
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NewsHyundai, Kia and Genesis to launch over-the-air updates across entire line-up by 2025
Hyundai Motor Group vehicles will be capable of receiving performance and functionality upgrades remotely within years
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NewsHyundai Motor to debut two new EV platforms and autonomous driving tech
Hyundai, Kia and Genesis electric vehicles are to be underpinned by two new architectures – eM and eS – within the next decade
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NewsAndroid Auto's redesign is still nowhere, and now 'Driving Mode' is dead
Leaked and previewed in tech circles over the past year, Google's updated Android Auto interface is finally out in the open – but it's not on your phone just yet, and Driving Mode is being retired
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NewsTech: BMW adding advanced new Amazon Alexa, and Echo Auto gets an upgrade
"Hey BMW" will soon be powered by Amazon Alexa, and there's a new version of the little Alexa Echo Auto unit for those who prefer those things
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NewsHydrogen-fuelled GR Yaris attacks Belgian rally stages
Toyota has been testing hydrogen as a replacement for 98 Ron for a while now, but the latest GR Yaris experiments are looking promising
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NewsVW Gen.Travel: Driverless concept aims to end the short flight
Volkswagen’s latest design concept is driverless, electric and powered by AI
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GearThe best 18V angle grinders in Australia
We check out the best 18V angle grinders on the market in Australia for 2022
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NewsVideo: Apple iPhone 14 and new watches will (they say) detect when you’ve had a car crash
Apple extends its reach into the personal health and safety space even further with a new feature that could save your life on the road
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GearTurbo-diesel performance upgrades
How can you make more power from your turbo-diesel engine safely and reliably? We interview two qualified mechanics who specialise in diesel tuning, to give us the good oil on diesel performance upgrades
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GearBendix Ultimate 4WD brake upgrade kit tested
With 160,000km on the clock, it was time to perform some maintenance on the FJ Cruiser - starting with a brake upgrade from Bendix
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GearChassis control systems explained
All of today's new 4x4s come with electronic control systems that play a huge part in how well the 4x4 in question performs off road
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News2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 next model to gain Bluelink connectivity
Hyundai's smartphone connectivity system debuted locally this week on the facelifted Palisade large SUV
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NewsApple CarPlay upgrade complete for Polestar and Volvo in Australia
Not only will Volvo and Polestar owners finally get CarPlay this month, but both marques will offer the next generation when it launches next year
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NewsKia Connect coming with all new models and facelifts, free for seven years
Kia's new Kia Connect online system will roll out in Australia with every new model and facelift from here on out – including seven years of free connectivity
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NewsTop tech coming to Ioniq first – no cheap electric models planned for lineup
All-electric family to pioneer the latest tech with the company’s most daring concepts
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DIYChoosing the right car trailer
How to pick the best car trailer perfect for your needs
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NewsBMW to use integrated Android Automotive from 2023
Android Automotive will be available alongside the current Linux-based system
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NewsTesla Enhanced Autopilot comes to Australia for $5100
While paid-up Australian Tesla customers wait for Full Self Driving to reach their car, the mid-level Enhanced Autopilot has become available
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GearTech: Ten most significant advances in 4x4s
4x4s have come a long way from the 40 Series LandCruisers and early Land Rovers that ignited Australia's love of 4x4s some 60 years ago