<![CDATA[ Latest from TechRadar NZ in Vehicle-tech ]]> https://www.techradar.com/nz/vehicle-tech Mon, 04 May 2026 11:00:31 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Android Auto is apparently prepping home screen widgets, and I'll be installing them immediately ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/car-infotainment/android-auto-is-apparently-prepping-home-screen-widgets-and-ill-be-installing-them-immediately 2uLDBu4jFD6cJWUz4g4JLP Mon, 04 May 2026 11:00:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don't be alarmed — this major Android Auto annoyance could be finally get fixed soon by Google after almost a decade ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/car-infotainment/dont-be-alarmed-this-major-android-auto-annoyance-could-be-finally-get-fixed-soon-by-google-after-almost-a-decade AgryW89vHkjqqXfgGNS9mD Fri, 01 May 2026 12:30:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ I watched a Joby electric Air Taxi take off and land in New York City, and now I can't wait for our Uber of the skies future ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/i-watched-a-joby-electric-air-taxi-take-off-and-land-in-new-york-city-and-now-i-cant-wait-for-our-uber-of-the-skies-future iF5qRm4QR9Hkjd8Wsib9sh Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:45:00 +0000 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:39:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ I used Vantrue’s unique thermal imaging dash cam in my car for two weeks — but I was more impressed with its huge touchscreen and easy Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility for older cars ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/dash-cams/vantrue-pilot-2-dash-cam-review ytadQHAHAm6X7SZMXxjvfN Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ New EV battery promises incredible six-minute charges — as electric cars edge closer to gas pump refueling speeds ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/new-ev-battery-promises-incredible-six-minute-charges-as-electric-cars-edge-closer-to-gas-pump-refueling-speeds 6mkfG74Jc7bEtJ2ACW8v3E Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:59:16 +0000 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:06:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ WhatsApp gets long-awaited CarPlay upgrade that makes it easier to call your friends on the move ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/whatsapp-gets-long-awaited-carplay-upgrade-that-makes-it-easier-to-call-your-friends-on-the-move xKWWWYZaiu934xeJskwHaZ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:15:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've driven the new Renault Twingo — and it's the closest thing to affordable, lightweight electric motoring without the compromise ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/ive-driven-the-new-renault-twingo-and-its-the-closest-thing-to-affordable-lightweight-electric-motoring-without-the-compromise utiZgVuhKdyNiJWF9HKR5Z Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Android Auto just got a major EV route planning upgrade — and improvements to autoplay settings have also been spotted ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/android-auto-just-got-a-major-ev-route-planning-upgrade-and-improvements-to-autoplay-settings-have-also-been-spotted za9c4sHMMZF6Trk6Q9uKud Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:27:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ YouTube is rolling out support for Android Auto, but there are quite a few catches with it — and it could be another way to get you to sign up to Premium ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/youtube-is-rolling-out-support-for-android-auto-but-there-are-quite-a-few-catches-with-it-and-it-could-be-another-way-to-get-you-to-sign-up-to-premium Se8JreqwfESVWuYqaycgud Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:11:55 +0000 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:15:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Android Auto has stopped working for many users — and the Samsung Galaxy S26 is among the phones affected ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/android-auto-has-stopped-working-for-many-users-and-the-samsung-galaxy-s26-is-among-the-phones-affected GkzkMGyBqsyzgpQtfh9zVg Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:15:31 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:50:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ I didn’t think the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N could get much better — until I drove its bigger brother ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/i-didnt-think-the-hyundai-ioniq-5-n-could-get-much-better-until-i-drove-its-bigger-brother 6mZsfsFphPeJX8HNT7Exuh Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘It’s irritatingly good at it’: The Mercedes-Benz CLA has the best autonomous parking feature I’ve ever tried — plus one trick that's even more useful ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/its-irritatingly-good-at-it-the-mercedes-benz-cla-has-the-best-autonomous-parking-feature-ive-ever-tried-plus-one-trick-thats-even-more-useful RMMpiu84MrNw7VNQ4Wooue Sun, 22 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Apple CarPlay gets a big AI upgrade in iOS 26.4 that lets you talk to ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude — but there’s a catch ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/car-infotainment/apple-carplay-gets-a-big-ai-upgrade-in-ios-26-4-that-lets-you-talk-to-chatgpt-gemini-and-claude-but-theres-a-catch 8PtTUwcShYoBDiYBUMXAWZ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:55:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Unlike anything you’ve ever seen before' I tested Acer's very weird AI-powered e-bike for a whole month ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/acer-ebii-20-review 6GPbrCWSDDcwJ5pim83WGZ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the Miofive Mirror 1 for a month – it’s the 4K dash cam could replace your rearview mirror (if it fits) ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/dash-cams/miofive-mirror-1-dash-cam-review MSE4T8F9ctczYe7DW3ByFN Mon, 16 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:28:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ Android Auto has quietly fixed a major Do Not Disturb issue that was frustrating passengers ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/car-infotainment/android-auto-has-quietly-fixed-a-major-do-not-disturb-issue-that-was-frustrating-passengers mkMdzqgmND9GQ9fG3yo2C5 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 17:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve driven the most dynamic Porsche Macan ever made – and it also packs some very clever parking tech ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/ive-driven-the-most-dynamic-porsche-macan-ever-made-and-it-also-packs-some-very-clever-parking-tech jHSukGmXM2kWzqDeMfJW66 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 11:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ China is hell-bent on dominating EVs, but it really needs to stop being such a Range Rover copycat ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/china-is-hell-bent-on-dominating-evs-but-it-really-needs-to-stop-being-such-a-range-rover-copycat pfJGtzqrWMxgUDqky7bHFJ Sat, 14 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The MG S5 is the SUV follow-up to one of the best EVs on the road – but is it anywhere near as charming? ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/the-mg-s5-is-the-suv-follow-up-to-one-of-the-best-evs-on-the-road-but-is-it-anywhere-near-as-charming oQEK8XVcCqWMstkG2XTMa9 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 22:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Jony Ive's dream car will be so expensive that you'll never find out why he's wrong about touchscreens ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/jony-ives-dream-car-will-be-so-expensive-that-youll-never-find-out-why-hes-wrong-about-touchscreens 5VdWDrkfrYwsdKhL4PVCRM Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:08:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘That makes no sense to me at all’: Jony Ive rejects Tesla-style 'giant iPads' and reveals button-heavy Ferrari Luce cockpit ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/that-makes-no-sense-to-me-at-all-jony-ive-rejects-tesla-style-giant-ipads-and-reveals-button-heavy-ferrari-luce-cockpit ZhwwXMjV9VQXj63RLztLP8 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:11:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘The robot never gets tired’: Hyundai explains why its Boston Dynamics Atlas robot is ready to take over factories, but not your home ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/the-robot-never-gets-tired-hyundai-explains-why-its-boston-dynamics-atlas-robot-is-ready-to-take-over-factories-but-not-your-home 6qeRVPq6hHHjKVfobasLKL Sat, 24 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:30:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘A new era of e-bike use’ or ‘the dumbest ebike law ever’? E-bike restrictions are hitting New Jersey, and I’m worried it’s just the beginning ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/bikes/a-new-era-of-e-bike-use-or-the-dumbest-ebike-law-ever-e-bike-restrictions-are-hitting-new-jersey-and-im-worried-its-just-the-beginning jAoFqbsXhkeKBt84jgz6cg Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I took a ride in Hyundai's new fully-autonomous robotaxi – and it’s surprisingly good at navigating the wild streets of Las Vegas ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/i-took-a-ride-in-hyundais-fully-autonomous-robotaxi-and-its-surprisingly-good-at-navigating-the-wild-streets-of-las-vegas PYeJK7gwDvNJpf2ZWKmoQh Sat, 17 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dreame has expanded its remit to 'literally anything' and I'm not sure it's good news for one of my favorite vacuum brands ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/dreame-has-expanded-its-remit-to-literally-anything-and-im-not-sure-its-good-news-for-one-of-my-favorite-vacuum-brands rR2KdwspXogy2CX6xUc85K Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:50:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Airbnb seemingly confirms Apple’s self-driving car — and what it reveals about Apple’s AI shift, and Airbnb’s future ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/airbnb-seemingly-confirms-apples-self-driving-car-and-what-it-reveals-about-apples-ai-shift-and-airbnbs-future 6kBtwi22r55imFog4RaiQ6 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 06:18:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ This is the most interesting automotive tech I saw at CES — and the ones you should be watching in 2026 ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/this-is-the-most-interesting-automotive-tech-i-saw-at-ces-and-the-ones-you-should-be-watching-in-2026 XoNLrP5EjmpTorwAobkiuG Thu, 15 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +0000 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:19:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Android Auto users complain about broken Google Assistant, as the slow Gemini rollout continues ]]> https://www.techradar.com/ai-platforms-assistants/gemini/android-auto-users-complain-about-broken-google-assistant-functionality-as-the-slow-gemini-rollout-continues GqLpcczVshBe64tEGd3KZA Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:56:05 +0000 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:59:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ I used Meta’s Neural Band to control a car’s screen in a Garmin concept, and it kind of rocked, but not just for the gestures ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/i-used-metas-neural-band-to-control-a-cars-screen-in-a-garmin-concept-and-it-kind-of-rocked-but-not-just-for-the-gestures bWj8qj6icMvHzZXDKEHUmW Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Acer's CES 2026 reveals include laptops, displays, and... a gaming-themed e-scooter, apparently ]]> https://www.techradar.com/tech-events/acers-ces-2026-reveals-include-laptops-displays-and-a-gaming-themed-e-scooter-apparently T5JczKKDLaJyFAsUajGtiU Mon, 05 Jan 2026 23:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin unveils a new rugged cam designed to cover blind spots — and it's the safety device truck drivers need ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/dash-cams/garmin-unveils-a-new-rugged-cam-designed-to-cover-blind-spots-and-its-the-safety-device-truck-drivers-need 4fJEk8QhFUCRxsQGE5brj7 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 19:39:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried an electric bike to get me back into gravel riding without the shame of being woefully unfit ]]> https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/bikes/i-tried-an-electric-bike-to-get-me-back-into-gravel-riding-without-the-shame-of-being-woefully-unfit t6AsEU2cmSe6XfmSLYB3mj Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:46:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ I review EVs for a living – these are the top 7 electric cars that blew me away in 2025 ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/i-review-evs-for-a-living-these-are-the-top-7-electric-cars-that-blew-me-away-in-2025 qBkYjGv272bocMTX64C3iW Thu, 01 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:50:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve driven Kia’s debut electric van and it’s one of the most convincing electric people-movers out there ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/ive-driven-kias-debut-electric-van-and-its-one-of-the-most-convincing-electric-people-movers-out-there RbbHSP42QNCAH7yGh3EMdF Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:00:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve driven the new Tesla Model Y Performance — and despite it being a great car, it isn't anywhere near as exciting as it once was ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/ive-driven-the-new-tesla-model-y-performance-and-despite-it-being-a-great-car-it-isnt-anywhere-near-as-exciting-as-it-once-was pt7LhX49PTUZk3PTS5tg44 Sat, 13 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:03:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the Thinkware U3000 Pro Dash Cam and it has heaps of potential — but it's outshone by affordable rivals ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/dash-cams/i-tested-the-thinkware-u3000-pro-dash-cam-and-it-has-heaps-of-potential-but-its-outshone-by-affordable-rivals BdhDW7TEiEYdkrRJAs5VRg Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:54:33 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:27:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ I bought a Kia EV6, my first electric car - here are 9 things I wish I'd known before buying an EV ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/i-bought-a-kia-ev6-my-first-electric-car-here-are-9-things-i-wish-id-known-before-buying-an-ev txhhWHRcb7X6JPCYGLgNhN Sun, 07 Dec 2025 22:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This electrified WW2 motorbike is one of the most exciting of 2026 – here are 5 things you need to know about the Flying Flea ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/this-electrified-ww2-motorbike-is-one-of-the-most-exciting-of-2026-here-are-5-things-you-need-know-about-the-flying-flea FrHCWszhybS5zrFVaDmnFj Sun, 07 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve driven the new electric Kia EV4 – and it finally makes hatchbacks exciting again for three key reasons ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/ive-driven-the-new-electric-kia-ev4-and-it-finally-makes-hatchbacks-exciting-again-for-three-key-reasons upuPbTpzToiNP5buedh7jZ Sun, 30 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 14:42:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pixel arrays, matrix headlights, OLED taillights: new lighting tech is bedazzling EVs ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/pixel-arrays-matrix-headlights-oled-taillights-new-lighting-tech-is-bedazzling-evs xrmbgnR8gYuhpzqXtpkKaE Sun, 23 Nov 2025 20:00:00 +0000 Sun, 23 Nov 2025 20:49:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried this simple speed camera and hazard tracker – and it’s the affordable, screen-less copilot I’ve been looking for ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/dash-cams/i-tried-this-simple-speed-camera-and-hazard-tracker-and-its-the-affordable-screen-less-copilot-ive-been-looking-for jaPBmybhedWeYdg4raWHYi Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:04:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This ingenious adapter is the dash cam installation hack I’ve been waiting for ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/dash-cams/this-ingenious-adapter-is-the-dash-cam-installation-hack-ive-been-waiting-for DEvcpkMiaQnPjwQkpSu69a Sat, 15 Nov 2025 11:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tesla could soon bring CarPlay to its vehicles in a surprise U-turn – and many owners are happy ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/tesla-could-soon-bring-carplay-to-its-vehicles-in-a-surprise-u-turn-and-many-owners-are-happy RaS6n7R8nN8x8ubBwiFgAS Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:50:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google Gemini is now rolling out on Android Auto – here are the upgrades you get ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/car-infotainment/google-gemini-is-now-rolling-out-on-android-auto-here-are-the-upgrades-you-get gtzPfjHvFa5k5aWsntD2LX Fri, 07 Nov 2025 11:57:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ Always stuck in the wrong lane? Google Maps is rolling out AI-powered live lane guidance, for a select few ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/car-infotainment/always-stuck-in-the-wrong-lane-google-maps-is-rolling-out-ai-powered-live-lane-guidance-for-a-select-few T3YqjuPshy4ASn4dLPxktW Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:42:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the VanTrue Nexus 5S dash cam – it's a rare, high-quality quadruple cam for complete coverage, inside and out ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/dash-cams/i-tested-the-vantrue-nexus-5s-dash-cam-its-a-rare-high-quality-quadruple-cam-for-complete-coverage-inside-and-out bbaq8qB5YpNBgNmuQEibp3 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:09:25 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:26:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve driven Volvo’s latest ES90 electric fastback – and it’s almost too clever for its own good ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/ive-driven-volvos-latest-es90-electric-fastback-and-its-almost-too-clever-for-its-own-good gxDTpQ2WmNBgThCC2MyrAR Sat, 25 Oct 2025 14:30:00 +0000 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:35:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Toyota says it will launch the world’s first solid-state EVs in 2027, but is that realistic? Here’s what experts say ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/toyota-says-it-will-launch-the-worlds-first-solid-state-evs-in-2027-but-is-that-realistic-heres-what-experts-say WqtrjNWnyPSX7pqMUtR4jc Sun, 19 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 08:33:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Android Auto's latest update just broke a key dashboard feature – and many users are upset ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/android-autos-latest-update-just-broke-a-key-dashboard-feature-and-many-users-are-upset q3mwXUxb4YVjgwDiy3ihC3 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 15:31:07 +0000 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 04:33:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ I swapped my dash cam for the Insta360 X5 for a month – here’s how the 360 camera compared ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/dash-cams/i-swapped-my-dash-cam-for-the-insta360-x5-for-a-month-heres-how-the-360-camera-compared D4steDSoRsNsv6YWQCL68D Mon, 13 Oct 2025 18:30:00 +0000 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 18:35:37 +0000