Car Tech

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…

Digital disruption: the driving force behind innovation in the automotive industry

Digital disruption is a reality both globally and locally and is set to transform the automotive landscape moving forward. Connectivity – in particular the…

The 8 safest cars crash-tested by Euro NCAP in 2015

Yes, it’s that time of year again. The time when the crash-crazy folks over at Euro NCAP reveal their annual list of “Best in…

Yup, drones can now autonomously land on moving cars

If you find anything to do with autonomous drones scary, look away now. Not content with being able to do everything a human pilot…

US drivers will be able to remotely park their future BMWs

Depending on how much other stuff you’ve got in there, parking in a garage can be a right royal pain in the exhaust. It’s…

messageLoud is the latest app attempting to tackle distracted driving

Cars and mobile phones are a disastrous combination and have only become more so as smartphones become the dominant form factor. While it’s pretty…

Ford working on tech to take the stress out of traffic jams, remote control parking

Traffic is awful. No matter how much you like cars, there’s no getting around that. Stressful as it is though, it’s just a part…

Meet CarDroid, the device that wants to make your dumb car smart

Cars are getting smarter all the time, but upgrading often enough to get the most out of each of those advances is something that’s…

Ford builds suit to show off the dangers of driving on drugs

What’s the best way to ensure that young people don’t get behind the wheel while under the influence of drugs? Well according to Ford,…

Volvo, Microsoft team up for HoloLens showroom

In the very near future, your experience of a new car may expand well beyond going to a dealership and taking it for a…

Will large-scale 3D printing revolutionise automobile manufacturing?

3D printing – the process of creating a three-dimensional object using successive layers of material under computer control – has the potential to drastically…

Carvana just opened up an automated Car Vending Machine in Nashville

From 3D printed supercars to self driving vehicles, the world of automobiles has always come with its share of eccentricities. But now Nashville, the…

7 awesome gadgets for your next road trip

R&D departments across the world are filled to the brim with prototypes of the car of the future, and manufacturers working on the next…

7 massive challenges facing connected cars

Merging data and telecommunications has been catapulted to the front and center of the IT world — connected cars are the newest innovation to…

Euro NCAP now test’s how well your car’s pedestrian detection tech works

Car makers are investing plenty of time and money into technologies that not only make the occupants of their vehicles safer but those around…

BMW i Remote app review: is it essential to the i3 experience?

Making the switch from a petrol- or diesel-powered car to an electric one requires a significant shift in mind-set. You see, with an electric…

Ford looks to the gecko for inspiration in its cars

This is pretty cool. US auto giant Ford has teamed up with Proctor&Gamble to explore potential applications of biomimicry technology. The two companies are…

How VR Meditation Apps Like Realms of Flow and Others Are Redefining Our Connection with Reality

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Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Honor Magic V3 launches, four things to know

Honor Magic V3, a Guinness world record attempt

German luxury cars require a rethink for China

Trump wins – Tesla goes beyond $1 Trillion

Vivo update – a big safety gain