News19th Jul 20181 min readBridgestone to use autonomous cars for tyre testing…News19th Jul 20181 min readBridgestone to use autonomous cars for tyre testing…
News12th Jul 20182 min readMini first to market with standard wireless CarPlay…James WongMini Australia has become the first manufacturer to offer wireless Apple CarPlay as standard in Australia, with the launch of the updated 2018 'LCI' Hatch and Convertible ranges. …
News2nd Jul 20182 min readApple CarPlay, Android Auto less distracting than manufacturer systems - study…Scott CollieManufacturers are pouring countless hours (and dollars) into developing more advanced infotainment systems, as they race for technology leadership. While they're feature-packed and (sometimes) look very pretty, a study from the North American AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has found Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are less distracting in day-to-day driving. …
News26th Jun 20182 min readAustralians distrustful of autonomous cars - study…News26th Jun 20182 min readAustralians distrustful of autonomous cars - study…
News25th Jun 20182 min readJaguar Land Rover trialling connected car tech…James WongJaguar Land Rover (JLR) has released details of its connected vehicle testing, commencing new trials as part of the UK CITE Project. The British automotive group says it has deployed a fleet of connected cars – based on current models like the Jaguar F-Pace, Land Rover Discovery and Range Rover Sport – with an array of communication systems that can 'talk' to other vehicles and compatible infrastructure. …
News14th Jun 20182 min readUberAir flying taxis could come to Sydney, Melbourne…James WongRide-sharing giant Uber could be bringing its high-flying uberAIR service to Sydney and Melbourne, as the company looks for 'launch cities' to trial its latest program. Using electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles (eVTOLs), uberAIR shuttles have space for up to four passengers along with "their personal bags and backpacks". The eVTOLs feature four propellers that allow them to take off from the ground vertically, and a single rotor on the tail to propel them forwards. …
