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Prophet study says ads drove 40% of BYD test drives

A cross-channel analysis suggests advertisers may be undercounting the role of media, with brand and economic factors accounting for much EV demand.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Customer Experience

carsales fronts AI voice search in national campaign

Budget-conscious car buyers are being targeted by a six-week push as Carsales leans on AI Voice Search during sport and EOFY ads.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Customer Experience

Cars24 launches sale with discounts & buyer guarantees

Household budget pressure is pushing used-car buyers to seek price certainty, as Cars24 pairs discounts with return and price-match guarantees.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 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 • 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

Global Stories

Vehicles stories

Robotics

Smart manufacturing gains speed in automotive plants

Measured gains from AI and automation are pushing automotive plants to cut downtime, lift output and close a widening performance gap.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week

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 • This month

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 • This month

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 • This month

eCommerce

World Cup sites lag as fan pages load in six seconds

Fans are already waiting nearly six seconds for federation sites, exposing digital weaknesses that could hurt engagement and revenue at World Cup 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

Manufacturing

OutSystems honours AI leaders in 2026 innovation awards

Customers are already saving time and millions as the awards spotlight AI tools moved into day-to-day operations across logistics, banking and public services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

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

Stories from Other Regions

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Network Infrastructure

Powertec launches Spark-approved mobile booster in NZ

Spark New Zealand customers with patchy reception can now use a carrier-approved booster in vehicles, small homes and apartments.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 2 min read • Today

Smart Cities

ITS America conference in Detroit sets attendance record

More than 3,000 delegates came to Detroit as the four-day event showcased connected transport technology and city streets used for live demonstrations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week