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Tesla Model Y tops 2026 Drive Car of the Year list

Tue, 24th Feb 2026
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Tesla's Model Y has been crowned 2026 Drive Car of the Year, lauded for sub-AUD $60,000 pricing and advanced self-driving tech.
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Cloud Security Alliance launches initiative to automate compliance

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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The Cloud Security Alliance launches the Compliance Automation Revolution with Google, Oracle and others to simplify regulatory compliance in data security and privacy.
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ProvenRun & Renault division Ampere boost car cybersecurity

Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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ProvenRun partners with Renault's Ampere on cybersecurity for Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) Platforms, spearheading a new era in secure automotive communication.
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Sony unveils XAV-AX8500 car AV receiver with enhanced features

Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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Sony bolsters its car AV receivers line with the XAV-AX8500 model, featuring a 10.1-inch high-definition screen and boasting an array of customised visual and audio functionalities.
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Eyeris, OMNIVISION & Leopard Imaging unveil groundbreaking car safety tech

Fri, 5th Jan 2024
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Eyeris Technologies, OMNIVISION, and Leopard Imaging unveil the vehicle industry's first solution for depth-aware in-cabin sensing, aiming to enhance safety and comfort.
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Hands-on Review: The Amazon Echo Auto

Mon, 14th Sep 2020
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Coming in at well under $100, the Echo Auto may well be that auto accessory that keeps you company on those long road trips.
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LG and Qualcomm band together to boost in-car experience

Fri, 1st Nov 2019
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LG and Qualcomm team up to enhance in-car infotainment, integrating LG's webOS Auto with Qualcomm's Snapdragon ADP for a superior driving experience.
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Jaguar Land Rover's new research heralds the next generation of cars

Fri, 23rd Aug 2019
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Jaguar Land Rover, partnering with Cambridge University, is pioneering immersive 3D head-up display tech to boost driver safety and in-car entertainment.
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Heard of Jackware? When connected cars meet ransomware

Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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I define jackware as malicious software that seeks to take control of a device, the purpose of which is not data processing or digital communications.
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Radical approach by Microsoft NZ opens up refurbished market

Fri, 19th Dec 2014
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Kiwi resellers are jumping on board a Microsoft initiative which enables them to get Windows OEM software at half price for refurbished computers.
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Flying cars

Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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We all remember those old TV shows like The Jetsons, which portrayed the future full of amazing inventions like teleportation and flying cars.