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NZTA launches VR experience for learner drivers

The NZ Transport Agency has unveiled a VR app to help learner drivers practise spotting hazards and using mirrors on real New Zealand streets.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2017

Surveillance

360° cameras crucial for a bird's eye approach to trucking safety

New Zealand's trucking industry could soon be made a whole lot safer if more operators adopt 'bird's eye' cameras, eliminating blindspots.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2016

Apple

Akilla app to prevent drowsy driving in NZ

For the 2014 New Zealand Drowsy Driver Awareness Day a drowsy driving educational app, known as Akilla, is being released for free.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2014

Global Stories

Driving stories

Driving

New Zealand named the easiest country to navigate by car

A survey by DiscoverCars.com reveals New Zealand as the easiest country for drivers to navigate, scoring an impressive 9.08 out of 10.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025

Cartech

Seeing Machines releases Guardian Insights Report on fleet driver behaviour

Seeing Machines has published its first Guardian Insights Report, documenting the impact of driver behaviour in fleet vehicles.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2023

Driving

Demand for advanced driver assistance tech grows - FMI

The market for ADAS calibration equipment is expected to reach $277.8 million by 2023, with sales forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 12.6%.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 10th May 2023

Artificial Intelligence

Acusensus smart traffic technology being used on UK roads

Australian-developed smart traffic technology is being rolled out across the UK to catch dangerous drivers using their phones and not wearing seatbelts.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Aug 2022

Artificial Intelligence

ANU and Seeing Machines to use AI to improve driver safety

The Australian National University and Seeing Machines have won a grant to develop AI systems monitor human behaviour while driving.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Fri, 13th May 2022

Gaming

Game review: Grid Legends (PC)

Is Codemasters' latest entry in its Grid road-racing series ready for another lap or is it time to pit in? We find out.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Apr 2022

Gaming

Game review: Gear.Club Unlimited 2

Gear.Club Unlimited 2, originally a Nintendo exclusive, has now been ported to PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. Here's our review.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Jan 2022

Internet of Things

Hatchd digitally fuels WA drivers with IoT based app

The interlinked ecosystem ensures gas delivery, driver and customer safety compliance, and office operations are always connected.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Jun 2017

Driving

Brainwave! Brazilian man drives a Formula One car with his mind

Man drives Formula One racecar using only his mind in groundbreaking test by brainwear tech company Emotiv. #minddrivenracing.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 5th May 2017

Cartech

Tesla's Model 3: The single biggest launch of any product ever

Tesla Model 3 receives 325k+ reservations worth $14bn in a week; biggest one-week launch ever, according to Tesla.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Apr 2016

Apple

Navdy releases futuristic driving tool

Navdy unveils a revolutionary driving gadget, blending HUD technology with hands-free controls for safer, smarter journeys.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2014

Driving

Driving change: AA's Doug Wilson.

AA's Doug Wilson, with 40 yrs in tech, advocates for IT's transformative power, outsourcing, and the significance of customer service.

By Heather Wright • 8 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2014

Gaming

Going off-road with Spintires...

Darren Price trades racetracks for the Russian wilderness in Spintires, where muddy adventures and tactical driving reign supreme.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2014

Stories from Other Regions

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Customer Experience

AI model boosts road safety & legal awareness for Australians

Right2Drive has launched an AI-driven tool to boost Australian drivers' awareness of road safety laws, accident claims, and legal rights for improved safety and understanding.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025