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VW Bundles Software Operations As Connected-Car Era Beckons

Computer Daily News September 17, 2019 No Comments

Iconic German carmaker Volkswagen is bundling its software operations with an investment plan costing about €8 billion over the next three to five years. The move has signalled another step…

Smart Transport To Grow 20%

Computer Daily News September 12, 2019 No Comments

The global smart transportation market, including autonomous aircraft, cars, buses and trucks, is expected to grow by 20 percent over the next five years. Research firm Global Insights says the…

Electric Car Sales To Reach 50%

Computer Daily News August 15, 2019 No Comments

Half the new cars sold in Australia in 2035 will be electric, a new government report forecasts. The report by the Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economies predicts electric…

Apple Hires Auto Industry Veteran

Jack Gramenz July 23, 2019 No Comments

Apple has reignited rumours it’s going to make a car by hiring another former Tesla engineer with 25 years of experience in the automotive industry. Steve MacManus has been appointed…

Jaguar Boosts Electric Car Ops

Jan Arreza July 9, 2019 No Comments

Jaguar Land Rover said it will build a new range of electrified cars in the UK, hopefully safeguarding thousands of jobs and providing a boost for a British automotive industry.…

Fast Chargers To Lift E-Car Take-Up

Computer Daily News July 9, 2019 No Comments

Rapid advances in the development of superfast recharging services could see sales of electric cars in Australia zoom, according to observers. The latest technology can see e-cars refuelled at specialised…

Apple Buys Self-Driving Car Start-Up

Jan Arreza June 27, 2019 No Comments

Apple has bought self-driving car start-up Drive.ai. as the company continues to explore the potential market for robotic vehicles under the codename Project Titan. Project Titan was initially thought to…

Telstra & Lexus Testing Connected Cars

Jack Gramenz June 24, 2019 No Comments

A $9 million grant from Victoria’s Traffic Accident Commission will fund a two-year trial of connected cars on Melbourne roads. Specially fitted Lexus RX450h test vehicles will communicate with one…

Uniden Unveil Dual Camera Dash Cam

Jack Gramenz June 11, 2019 No Comments

Uniden has unveiled a new in-car video recording kit with front and rear-facing cameras as well as a jump start kit for off-road drivers. The Uniden iGO Cam 85R (A$349.95)…

New Govt. Urged To Step Up Support For E-Car Charging

Computer Daily News May 24, 2019 No Comments

Car companies and electrical charging station operators have begun urging the newly returned Morrison Government to support moves to establish a nation-wide network of such stations – despite PM Scott…