News13th Jun 20182 min readStandard AEB inclusion up tenfold since 2015 in Australia - study…News13th Jun 20182 min readStandard AEB inclusion up tenfold since 2015 in Australia - study…
News12th Jun 20183 min readTesla Autopilot: Elon Musk promises 'full self-driving features' by August…Scott Collie
News7th Jun 20182 min readOpel Insignia gets infotainment upgrade, not confirmed for Commodore…Scott CollieOpel has announced a new infotainment system for the Insignia, complete with a wider range of connected services for the in-built satellite navigation. Two tiers will be offered: Multimedia and Multimedia Navi Pro, both of which rely on the same 8.0-inch touchscreen offered in the current Commodore/Insignia. Key among the upgrades is a raft of new connected navigation services, with live traffic reporting, real-time fuel prices, parking information and over-the-air map updates. …
News31st May 20181 min readFord adds Waze connectivity to Sync 3 – UPDATE…James WongUPDATE (4/6/18): Ford Australia has confirmed that the Waze function is available Down Under. See bottom of article for details. Ford North America has announced a new function of its Sync 3 infotainment system – it can now project the Waze navigation app from an iPhone. Using the Sync AppLink system, owners can plug their iPhone in using the USB port and view the app's real-time traffic and navigation service on the touchscreen, and control it via voice commands. …
News30th May 20182 min readBMW first to market with wireless charging…News30th May 20182 min readBMW first to market with wireless charging…
News29th May 20182 min readCalifornia begins digital number plate trial…Derek FungDrivers in California can now opt to have digital number plates fitted to their vehicles, but take up is expected to be low. According to the Sacramento Bee, the new digital plates will cost a pretty penny: the initial purchase price is US$699 ($925) excluding fitting, and there's also a US$7 ($9.30) per month fee. …
News29th May 20182 min readAudi: Solid-state batteries to offer ‘real progress’ on electric supercars…Alborz Fallah
News22nd May 20182 min read2019 Honda Accord to kickstart range-wide safety upgrade…James WongHonda Australia has confirmed it will rollout its Honda Sensing active safety suite across its entire line-up of next-generation models, starting with the all-new Accord range confirmed for late-2019. The local arm's director, Stephen Collins, confirmed the news this week, while also noting the growing awareness and demand for the latest safety features in the Australian market. …
