Tag: Technology

MMB Mini Ultra Wireless CarPlay Adapter Is $51 Well Spent
The MMB Mini Ultra gives you wireless CarPlay for $51, needs no app to set it up, and stayed connected where far dearer OEM systems drop out.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Update Changes 2,700 Components
The updated Mercedes-Benz S-Class reworks 2,700 components, drops the V8 to 4.0 seconds, and starts at $264,200 MRLP before any on-road costs are added.

Single Casting Cuts 146 Parts to Two as China Sets Prices
Single casting turns 146 parts into two, which is how Ford gets to US$28,350 by 2027. China charges that money today and already sells here.

Father’s Day Car Gifts for Dads Who Love Driving
Father's Day gift ideas for the dad who loves driving, starting with Navman's MiVue dash cam range, priced from $189 to $549 across four models.

Hyundai Australia Turns 40 After 2.2 Million Cars Sold
Hyundai Australia turns 40 this month, 2.2 million cars after a Perth dealership sold eight in its first month. The $13,990 Excel changed the industry.

GWM ORA 5 Ran a Collingwood Pop-Up Off Its Own Battery
Three GWM ORA 5 SUVs powered an entire Collingwood pop-up through Vehicle-to-Load, from the espresso machine to the DJ booth, on a dead servo forecourt.

2026 GAC Aion UT OTA Quickie Review
The GAC Aion UT is a cute, comfy city EV for under $32,000, but the latest over-the-air update has left the smart cruise wayward and the phone dropping out.

Your Car Is Watching and Car Data Law Is Stuck in 1988
Your car records where you go, who you call and how you drive. Australian car data law was written in 1988, and the regulator is already investigating.

GAC M8 Luxury PHEV Review, The Van That Killed the Carnival
The $83,590 GAC M8 Luxury PHEV is the only plug-in hybrid people mover here, with 106km of EV range and captain's chairs that shame the Kia Carnival.

Audi Q9 Is the Biggest Audi Ever at 5.31 Metres Long
The Audi Q9 is the largest Audi ever, a 5.31 metre seven-seat SUV with a 220kW V6 diesel, curved OLED tail lights and doors that open themselves.

OttoSafe Cam Wireless CarPlay And Dash Cam Review a Clever Upgrade
OttoSafe Cam combines wireless Apple CarPlay with front and rear dash cameras in one upgrade. Great idea, but app issues and mirrored footage need fixing.

Why EVs are Stolen Less Than ICE Cars
New HLDI insurance data shows EVs are stolen far less than petrol cars, with some Tesla claim rates up to 90% below the all-vehicle average.