Tag: Technology

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.

Hyundai Red Dot Wins Are More Than Trophy Cabinet Bling
The Hyundai Red Dot haul is three 2026 honours, led by Best of the Best for its MobED robots, and unlike most brands it turns these concepts into cars.

Kia Vision Meta Turismo Shows Kia’s Designers Haven’t Lost Their Nerve
Kia’s Vision Meta Turismo is a stunning electric grand tourer that proves the brand still has the imagination to build exciting cars beyond the SUV crowd.

Tesla Guaranteed Future Value Finance Is No Discount
Tesla Guaranteed Future Value finance goes live today via Driva, cutting monthly repayments by deferring part of the price to a balloon at the end.

2026 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class Adds AI Brain and No Leather
The 2026 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class gains a 450 kW mild-hybrid V8, a first-ever leather-free cabin, a ChatGPT-powered brain, and predictive air suspension.

Kia K4 Hatch is Comfy but is it Value? Video Review
The 2026 Kia K4 S Hatch with Safety Pack gets a CVT , thirsty engine, and tacky plakky cabin for $34k!

Chinese Luxury Rivals Force Lexus to Lift Ownership Game
Lexus has expanded Encore to five years as Chinese rivals put pressure on established luxury brands with premium tech, comfort, and value.

XPeng Australia Split Down the Middle as Factory Overrules Independent Distributor
XPeng's chaotic Australian arrival has split the brand into competing networks while the factory-backed G6 brings cheaper, faster-charging variants.

2026 Volvo ES90 Ultra Isn’t German Review but The Best Luxury
The 2026 Volvo ES90 Ultra proves luxury EVs do not need German badges, huge power, or shouty tech to feel expensive, despite Android Automotive gripes.