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Sage & Village Capital award USD $190,000 to founders
Clean technologies

Sage & Village Capital award USD $190,000 to founders

Peer-selected grants will help 12 start-ups expand in the US and Europe, with the biggest awards going to CIRT and Recovolt.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Automotive cyber vulnerabilities surge 105%, PCA says
Cloud Security

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
Elon Musk sells the future, not the product. Founders should copy the craft and fear the rest
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
BYD adds eCall safety tech to Sealion 8 in Australia
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
Global wire harness market set to hit USD $173.9bn
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
Schneider Electric & Kraken to speed grid connections
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
Digidentity helping companies navigate AI fraud challenges
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
Geotab using telematics and AI to reshape fleet management
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
Nvidia expands Drive Hyperion with global robotaxi deals
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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SC Automotive Engineering signs Secondmind reseller deal
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
AI advice reshapes car servicing decisions in Australia
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
Drivetime named podcast partner for MOVE 2026 event
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
UK firms say infrastructure gaps slow green efforts
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
UK leaders expect quantum computing disruption by 2030
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
Amber expands V2G scheme to 1,000 Australian homes
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
Karmo & AGL expand EV subscriptions across Australia
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
Swinburne & Geotab open transport hub in Melbourne
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
Zeekr 7X gets over-the-air update for Australian owners
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