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Will the 3G mobile network shutdown in Australia affect your car?

Drive.com

As the 3G network is shutting down in Australia, is anything going to happen to your car? Ahead of Telstra and Optus’s axing of its 3G mobile network in the country – due to begin at the end of August – a vast majority of drivers are unsure of what this could mean for their cars. We spoke to various brands to find out.

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Citroen C4X 2024 long-term test

Autocar

That aside, there was not much between the two cars in terms of overall boot volume, with the ë-C4 X's battery The gripes I did have appeared across both models. Electronics Software issue or not, no car should lose its vital systems when in a precarious position. Well, several hundred miles later, it's clear that it's a mixed bag.

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The verdict: Do you need home charging to live with an electric car? 2024 MG 4 long-term review

Drive.com

Over three months we’ve tracked how much we’ve spent on electricity, how long we’ve had to wait at charging stations, what we’ve spent on food and drink as the car took on electrons, and of course, what we like and dislike about one of Australia’s cheapest EVs. L, our long-term test distance would have cost $474.13, or 15 cents per kilometre.

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2024 JAC T9 four-wheel drive ute arrives in Australia with competitive pricing, 50-dealer network

Drive.com

litre turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine which makes 125kW and 410Nm, running through a part-time four-wheel drive system with low-range and an electronically locking rear differential. In terms of off-road ability, JAC claims the T9 to have 210mm of ground clearance, an 800mm wading depth and 27-degree approach angle.

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China’s Geely targeting both cities and regional areas in Australian launch

CarExpert

The Geely brand is returning to Australia in 2025, and it plans to roll out an extensive network of dealers. Instead, the company says it will be distributing vehicles through a franchised dealer network. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now.

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Can electric cars be hacked more easily than other cars?

Drive.com

Whether a new car runs on petrol or electricity, these days electronics control practically every onboard system. A modern Controller Area Network (CAN bus) lets a car’s systems talk to each other. The potential impact of attacks on these systems extends from localised, relatively minor effects to long-term national disruptions.

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Dealerships assessing risk from cyber attacks

Canadian Auto Dealer

Car dealerships are becoming prime targets for cybercriminals in part because they handle sensitive customer data, high-value transactions and operate with complex supply chain networks. At the federal level, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) sets the baseline for privacy protection.