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Automotive cyber vulnerabilities surge 105%, PCA says

Connected cars face a widening attack surface as PCA flags 265 new flaws in the first quarter, with most exploitable without specialist tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Artificial Intelligence

Elon Musk sells the future, not the product. Founders should copy the craft and fear the rest

Investors are paying a premium for Elon Musk's narrative, even as Tesla's brand suffers and his empire's risks are shifted onto a single float.

By Dwayne Alexander • 9 min read • Last week

Customer Experience

BYD adds eCall safety tech to Sealion 8 in Australia

The partnership will help BYD meet tougher crash-response safety rules as Australian buyers increasingly expect connected emergency support.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week

Robotics

Global wire harness market set to hit USD $173.9bn

Electrified vehicles, factory automation and renewable projects are expected to lift demand for organised wiring assemblies to USD $173.9 billion by 2036.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Industrial IoT

Schneider Electric & Kraken to speed grid connections

Utilities could connect data centres and industrial sites sooner as the companies' software aims to ease congestion without major grid upgrades.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Digidentity helping companies navigate AI fraud challenges

AI-driven fraud is pushing healthcare, government and carmakers to tighten identity checks as remote transactions spread worldwide.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • This month

Data Protection

Geotab using telematics and AI to reshape fleet management

Rising fuel costs and safety risks are pushing fleet operators to use Geotab telematics to cut idling, reroute trips and monitor fatigue.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • This month

Smart Cities

Nvidia expands Drive Hyperion with global robotaxi deals

New robotaxi projects in Taiwan, Southeast Asia, Europe and Saudi Arabia could help Nvidia turn Drive Hyperion into a standard platform for fleets.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • This month

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Electric vehicles (EVs) stories

Digital Transformation

SC Automotive Engineering signs Secondmind reseller deal

The tie-up gives Japanese carmakers access to software that could cut simulations by up to 80% and halve calibration time.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Artificial Intelligence

AI advice reshapes car servicing decisions in Australia

Nearly half of Australian drivers now use AI tools for servicing decisions, as cost pressures push more motorists to keep older cars longer.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week

Data Analytics

Drivetime named podcast partner for MOVE 2026 event

Live interviews at MOVE 2026 will give executives a new forum to discuss mobility technology, with more than 250 speakers expected.

By Regine Laguilles • 3 min read • Last week

Customer Experience

UK firms say infrastructure gaps slow green efforts

Britain's green push is being hampered by patchy charging, poor data and weak supply-chain transparency, executives say.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 7 min read • This month

Manufacturing

UK leaders expect quantum computing disruption by 2030

A majority of large UK firms fear quantum computing could erode competitiveness, but most are delaying hiring and planning until 2030 or later.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month

Clean technologies

Amber expands V2G scheme to 1,000 Australian homes

Backed by AUD $13.6 million in funding, the scheme could let owners cut bills and earn income by feeding power back to the grid.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • This month

Fleet Management

Karmo & AGL expand EV subscriptions across Australia

The tie-up gives Australian drivers a single-fee route into EVs, bundling cars, charging and running costs without a long lease.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • This month

Smart Cities

Swinburne & Geotab open transport hub in Melbourne

The new Melbourne hub gives researchers and students access to live vehicle data as Australia pushes safer, cleaner transport planning.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month

Digital Transformation

Zeekr 7X gets over-the-air update for Australian owners

Australian 7X owners gain remote parking, digital key access and smoother CarPlay as Zeekr pushes software-led upgrades after sale.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month

Virtual Private Networks

Spitfire IoT revenue surges as UK customers adopt SIMs

UK firms are cutting connectivity costs as Spitfire's IoT revenue jumps 238% on demand from generators, EV chargers and kiosks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month

Data Privacy

Automotive Insights & Regit launch vehicle-matched research

It gives carmakers and dealers a sharper view of UK buyers by matching monthly survey answers to vehicle ownership and usage data.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Data centers

ATS launches subscription thermal engineering service

Electronics makers under pressure from heat-related redesigns can now buy monthly access to senior thermal engineers instead of hiring full-time staff.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month