Automotive stories - Page 52
NZ spending on credit, debit cards rises in March on food, liquor gain
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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cartech
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food
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debit & credit cards
New Zealanders increased their spending on credit and debit cards for a second month in March, led by an increase in consumables such as food and liqu.
Bridges pushes NZ as 'most ready in the world' for electric cars
Thu, 5th Mar 2015
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datacentre infrastructure
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cartech
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power / energy
Transport and Energy Minister Simon Bridges has officials investigating ways to accelerate the uptake of electric vehicles, although is ruling out inc.
NZ new vehicle sales jump 8.1% to 31-year high in February
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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cartech
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nz
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car
NZ's economy vrooms as new vehicle sales soar 8.1% in Feb, hitting a 31-year peak on strong economy and migration trends.
Galaxy S6 launch signals wireless power going mainstream
Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
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smartphones
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samsung
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wireless nation
In one of the strongest signals yet that wireless power has entered mainstream adoption, Samsung has built wireless charging into its new smartphones.
The Apple Watch will replace your keys and health coach
Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Tim Cook, Apple CEO, has said the Apple Watch will replace car keys, fuelling rumours that Apple will enter the automative industry.
Forza horizon 2 revs up with Fast and Furious DLC
Thu, 26th Feb 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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forza
Fast and Furious thrills hit Forza Horizon 2 with free DLC, offering iconic street-racing action without the full game.
The Apple Car - what do we know?
Tue, 17th Feb 2015
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personal computing devices
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apple car
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apple
Apple is reportedly working on an electric vehicle dubbed 'Project Titan,' with hundreds of employees, including former Tesla staff, allegedly involved.
NZ services sector activity rises to six-month high in January
Mon, 16th Feb 2015
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cartech
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nz services
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restaurants
New Zealand's services sector activity rose to a six-month high in January as record inward migration boosted demand for housing, increasing the ne.
Blamsung: why it would make sense for Samsung to buy BlackBerry
Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Samsung snaring BlackBerry could be a win-win: enriching Samsung's corporate prowess with BlackBerry's secure tech.
NZ new vehicle sales rose to a record in January
Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
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cartech
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vehicles
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automotive
New Zealand new vehicle sales, which rose to a record last year, have continued the upbeat trend this year, rising to a new high for a January mont.
Forza Motorsport 6 is Xbox One exclusive with all-new Ford GT
Tue, 13th Jan 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
Microsoft and Turn 10 have announced Forza Motorsport 6 which will be released exclusively for the Xbox One console.
New tech and ideas flood 2015 CES
Mon, 12th Jan 2015
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smart home
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iot
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ces
As CES this year there was a record number of innovative technologies showcased, from personalised health care solutions to connected devices and 3D printers.
The future of mobile networks, according to Nokia's Ray Owen
Tue, 6th Jan 2015
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uc
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smartphones
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endpoint protection
Pat Pilcher caught up with Ray Owen, the new head of ANZ for Nokia to chat about the future of mobile networks.
Radical approach by Microsoft NZ opens up refurbished market
Fri, 19th Dec 2014
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cartech
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synnex
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cloud services
Kiwi resellers are jumping on board a Microsoft initiative which enables them to get Windows OEM software at half price for refurbished computers.
Uber adds larger vehicle option and updates Auckland pricing structure
Tue, 25th Nov 2014
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cartech
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safety
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auckland
Uber rolls out uberXL for up to 6 passengers in Auckland, revamps fare structure, and drops CBD flat fare to enhance service quality.
Gartner says 4.9 billion connected 'things' will be in use in 2015
Fri, 14th Nov 2014
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iot
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gartner
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analyst report
Gartner predicts a surge in IoT, with 4.9 billion connected devices in 2015, rising to 25 billion by 2020, revolutionising industries and services.
Find My Next Ride
Thu, 16th Oct 2014
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facebook
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trade me
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social networking
Think Facebook and Trademe combined. Users can interact with each other, ask questions, post pictures, update their status and watch videos.
Will the internet of products need digital ownership certificates?
Thu, 25th Sep 2014
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drones
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iot
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cartech
In a world buzzing with smart devices, the call for digital ownership certificates grows amidst privacy and liability concerns.
Sheer Driving Pleasure? Vodafone NZ powers new era of connected car innovation
Wed, 24th Sep 2014
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uc
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cartech
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telco
Vodafone and BMW launch ConnectedDrive in New Zealand, allowing BMW vehicles to connect to Vodafone's machine-to-machine (M2M) platform.
Samsung shines as Gartner reveals best regional supply chains...
Tue, 9th Sep 2014
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cartech
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supply chain systems
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risk & compliance
Gartner has published its annual list of leading supply chains in Asia Pacific with ten regional companies making the list.