Car technology

Are cheaper EV batteries on the way? How sodium batteries could leapfrog solid-state tech

Fastest and slowest cars of 2026 Car of the Year: Hyundai Ioniq 6 N, Audi Q3, BYD Atto 1 stand out

XPeng launching free-to-use Full Self-Driving rival in Australia in 2027 but existing G6 will not support VLA 2.0

Free ‘Crawl Mode’ upgrade for BYD Shark 6, 24,000+ Australian customers set to benefit

Toyota Hilux 2026 to offer GVM upgrades to help close the gap on Ford Ranger Super Duty

Here’s what the new generation Haval H6 looks like, due in Australia in 2027 as a PHEV and hybrid, but will the pure petrol survive?

VW, Cupra and Skoda car connectivity set for Australia with new Android infotainment system

Mitsubishi Triton Raider 2026: Aussie-tuned toughened-up flagship to rival Ford Ranger Wildtrak and Toyota Hilux Rugged X

BYD Shark 6 2026: Huge changes coming for Australia’s most popular plug-in hybrid ute to keep Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger in check

Zeekr X 2026 drops up to $10,000 with more power and better equipment confirmed for Kia EV3, BMW iX1 rival

Hybrids vs Plug-in Hybrids vs Battery Electric Vehicles: What are the pros and cons of these different electrified powertrains?

Revamped Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLS SUVs bring more power, new styling and AI-enhanced features

Why Mazda ditched Toyota’s hybrid tech for its own, slated for 2028

Cheaper hybrid options join Honda CR-V 2026 range but prices are up for this Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Tucson rival

Cupra recommits to hybrid and petrol models, mulls range-extender powertrain

Ford global boss tests BYD Shark and GWM Cannon in Australia: “Competitive products but how do they make money”