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Aussie Radio Looks To In-Car Infotainment Future

Jake Nelson June 24, 2021 No Comments

The Australian radio industry is teaming up with overseas broadcasters, tech experts, and auto manufacturers to optimise radio on Android-powered car infotainment systems. Commercial Radio Australia has joined a working…

Chip Shortage To Cost Automakers $110 Billion

Computer Daily News May 17, 2021 No Comments

The global semiconductor chip shortage will cost automakers US$110 billion in lost revenues this year, a significant increase from an earlier estimate of $61 billion. Research by consulting firm AlixPartners…

Panasonic And McAfee Team Up To Tackle Car Hacking

Rose Daisley March 24, 2021 No Comments

On Tuesday, Panasonic announced that it will partner with US antivirus software developer McAfee to monitor vehicles for signs of cyberattacks. The partners will build a Vehicle Security Operation Centre…

Kia Chooses Meridian Audio For New Kaio K8

Rose Daisley March 12, 2021 No Comments

Kia Corporation has teamed up with Meridian Audio for the automaker’s brand new K8 model. Meridian, the award-winning British audio pioneer, has created high performance audio products since 1977 and…

Is JB Hi-Fi Set To Flog Mercedes-Benz Products?

April Glover October 7, 2020 No Comments

Mercedes-Benz has diversified into eScooters with the release of its first-ever battery-powered foldable scooter. And with JB Hi-Fi already selling a range of eScooters by brands such as Segway and…

ACMA Greenlights Trial For Devices Providing GPS Signals In Tunnels

April Glover September 28, 2020 No Comments

The Australian Communications And Media Authority (ACMA) is set to work with emergency services to host trials of ‘repeater’ devices which can combat GPS dead zones in tunnels. Emergency services…

Sharp & Nokia Set To Benefit From Wireless Technology Fight With Daimler Benz

David Richards September 14, 2020 No Comments

A ruling in Germany and one in the USA on Saturday, has put Sharp and Nokia in a unique position when it comes to wireless technology in luxury German motor…

Tesla To Add Two-Factor Authentication To Its Cars: Musk

Jake Nelson August 17, 2020 No Comments

Tesla customer accounts will soon have two-factor authentication (2FA), according to a tweet from CEO Elon Musk. With Tesla’s app offering features including remote locking and unlocking, customers of the…

Google Unveil Next-Gen Calendar App For Android Auto

Roma Christian August 12, 2020 No Comments

Google has ramped up Android Auto in the fight against Apple CarPlay, and deployed a dedicated new Calendar app with integrated appointment navigation. It comes after Google removed the old…

Garmin’s Revenues Down 9%, Led By Sharp Fall In Auto Products

Elise Reid July 31, 2020 No Comments

Garmin’s total revenue fell by 9% year-on-year in Q2 2020 to $870 million, despite the brand’s fitness segment increasing by 17%, driven by strong demand for advanced wearables and cycling…