Car Tech

BMW i4: how far and how hard will BMW’s latest electric car go?

BMW was the first legacy car company to really embrace the possibility of battery vehicles. Although many of its German rivals are now scrambling…

Mazda debuts Apple CarPlay, Android Auto accessory kits in South Africa

If you’re sick of using your smartphone as a dedicated driving dock in the car, Mazda’s latest announcement with put a smile on your…

Intel is using drones, AI to make better race drivers, races

Motorsport is one of the most data-heavy disciplines out there, as sensor-rigged cars generate a ton of info during a race. But Intel thinks…

Important car technology that isn’t AI

While artificial intelligence and self-driving cars are all the rage right now, it’s important not to forget other pieces of technology that have improved…

Audi, Volvo models will soon run a full version of Android

We’ve already seen Apple’s CarPlay and Google’s Android Auto power in-car infotainment systems. But what about a smartphone platform powering the car itself? Well,…

Your future car will have facial recognition, but will it be secure?

Today’s cars have a number of cool tech-related features, but you can soon add facial recognition to the list. A number of automotive brands…

Jaguar, Shell announce wireless cashless payments for fuel

Motor manufacturer Jaguar, in partnership with Shell, has announced an easier method of paying for your fuel through their cashless payment app. Instead of…

Samsung Exynos chips to power Audi infotainment

Samsung’s Exynos chips are among the most powerful mobile processors around, but Audi is also getting in on the action now. The move will…

10 easy mods to improve your car in 2017

A new year is upon us, but is your car ready? You’ve probably already picked a purposeful, pragmatic New Year’s Resolution, or maybe you’ve…

CES 2017: Cortana set for BMW, Nissan cars

Cars are becoming smarter and smarter, with voice commands being one of the more convenient ways to take advantage of said smarts. Now, BMW…

Sasol Solar Challenge records tumble as SA teams impress

The Sasol Solar Challenge, an event that could be likened to the Dakar Rally of the solar powered-car world, has already seen records tumble…

Sasol Solar Challenge kicks off in Pretoria on Heritage Day

The 2016 Sasol Solar Challenge will kick off in Pretoria on 24 September, pitting eight university teams against one another in an lengthy solar-powered…

3 car innovations that we could see on highways very soon

Every aspect of our lives is now subject to a digital facelift — from the watches we wear to the massive processing engines we…

BP introduces ‘Ultimate with ACTIVE technology’ fuel to South Africa

We don’t often write about fuels here at Motorburn, but until the various alternatives become more readily available to the mass market any advancements…

What should we make of the Mitsubishi Outlander hybrid hack?

Over the past few days, the motoring community has been abuzz with news that a team of hackers managed to wirelessly hack a Mitsubishi…

Check out Ford’s innovative mobile wind tunnel

Building a proper wind-tunnel facility can be a seriously costly exercise, especially if you’re developing multiple vehicle models in multiple locations around the globe….

BMW pushes design limits, sanity with new quad-turbodiesel engine

BMW isn’t a company afraid of throwing a turbo or two into one of its engines, but rarely have we seen four in a…

Autonomous Volvos to hit London by 2017

Within the next year or so, Londoners could find themselves sharing the road with a fleet of autonomous Volvos. An unlike other autonomous driving…

Ford steps up its efforts to stop you taking spy shots

This is going to be really annoying for people who get off on taking spy shots of upcoming cars. Ford has seriously stepped up…

Connected cars, connected industries, connected everything

Let’s delve into the fact that, much like the Internet of Things, we have entered into an era of Connected Everything. Everything, from fridges…

The one safety feature authorities say should be standard on every single new car

Imagine blasting down the highway in a vehicle that doesn’t offer any seatbelts. If you’re anything like us, you’d feel somewhat unsettled. A little…

Volvo to go keyless from 2017

If you’re a loyal Volvo buyer, prepare for something a little different next time you walk into your dealership. The Swedish carmaker is set…

Disruptive tech is completely changing the automotive industry

Traditionally, the automotive industry’s primary focus has been on providing bigger, better and faster cars. In a world shaped by the Internet of Things…

Bolt launches Business Delivery in South Africa during COVID-19 lockdown

Another cable break wrecks SA’s internet access, but a fix is on the way

Eskom sees huge power demand drop as SA’s COVID-19 lockdown deepens

Nigerian music startup MePlaylist nets investment from Beyoncé’s father

Covid-19 and African tech startups roundup [30/03/2020]

World Bank launches AG Innovation Challenge to address food security in SADC region

Huawei P40, P40 Pro and P40 Pro Plus: South African pricing

Huawei P40 series: these are the leaked specs for the P40 and P40 Pro

Watch the Huawei P40 series launch live on Memeburn on Thursday [Sponsored]

The Suzuki S-Presso is now South Africa’s cheapest passenger car

Mazda 2 road test: a compelling, compact Japanese hatchback

Tesla has hit the magical million mark this week