The Ultimate Guide to Cartech
A curated Australian edition of IndustrialDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Cartech.
What to know about Cartech
Cartech encompasses the rapidly evolving intersection of automotive innovation and technology, spotlighting advancements such as autonomous vehicles, electric trucks, connected car systems, and enhanced in-car user experiences. This field explores transformative ideas from fully electric waste collection trucks to AI-powered vehicle safety and infotainment systems.
By delving into Cartech stories, readers gain insights into the technological shifts shaping the future of transportation—covering breakthroughs in autonomous driving, electrification of fleets, vehicle-to-everything (V2X) connectivity, cybersecurity challenges, and the integration of AI and IoT in vehicles. These developments reflect how automotive technology not only redefines mobility but also impacts sustainability, urban infrastructure, and user engagement on the road.
Australian Cartech News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Australians eye electric vehicles as fuel costs bite
Rising petrol bills are nudging more Australians towards electric and hybrid cars, though most are still weighing price and charging concerns.
Deteqt raises AUD $5 million to build quantum magnetometer
The seed cash will help the Sydney start-up target GPS-free defence navigation with a chip-scale sensor for drones, robots and vehicles.
Drive marks 30 years with Holden Commodore, Tesla Model Y
Australia’s car buyers now face far more choice as the market has shifted from local sedans to imported SUVs and electric vehicles.
Zenobē pledges AUD $100 million for electric trucks
The funding could help double heavy electric trucks on Australian roads by 2026, easing a costly switch away from ageing diesel fleets.
Australia plans first national semiconductor roadmap
Australia is drafting its first 15-year national semiconductor roadmap to build sovereign chip capability and cut reliance on global supply chains.
Itron expands Ausgrid solar grid management in NSW
Ausgrid rolls out Itron's IntelliFLEX system across NSW to monitor, control and stabilise a fast-growing wave of rooftop solar and batteries.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Cartech
iProov report warns of soaring iOS injection attacks
Understanding the value of virtual power plants as grid resources
Altimetrik named major contender in Everest Group QE assessment
Software-defined vehicles now top priority for carmakers
Gartner warns of AI slowdown & divide among carmakers
Reviews
Expert Columns
How Apograph uses proactive firewall upgrades to protect clients and control costs
The next challenge for our energy transition is coordination
What it really takes to step into commercial leadership
2026 could be the broadest, most surprising, market rally in a decade
Experts weigh in on marketing's redundancy crisis in Age of AI
How equipment OEMs can boost today's machine performance
Cybersecurity in manufacturing: Why the factory floor is now the front line
Resilience becomes non-negotiable: Four cyber trends that will define 2026
Why Kiwi investors can't afford to ignore the world beyond our shores
Recent Cartech News
Automated Tyre launches SmartBay for workshop automation
Automated Tyre's SmartBay aims to speed up tyre servicing for dealerships and workshops, using robotics to cut labour needs and bay times.
Microsoft tops phishing brand rankings in first quarter
Phishing campaigns are increasingly targeting credentials, payments and malware delivery, with Microsoft alone accounting for 22% of brand impersonation attempts.
LG Electronics posts record first-quarter revenue rise
Higher sales of appliances, TVs and vehicle systems helped lift first-quarter profit despite tariff pressures and broader economic uncertainty.
Forrester says physical AI will drive next breakthrough
Forrester warns the biggest gains in automation may come from machines that adapt in factories, roads and plants, not humanoid robots.
HERE launches navigation on Autopilot for Level 2++
Automakers racing to deploy Level 2++ systems abroad need consistent road data, as unfamiliar layouts can still unsettle assisted driving.
Quantum Computing launches NeuraWave for edge AI inference
Customers in telecoms, vehicles and healthcare could gain faster, lower-power AI processing as the photonic system moves to order.
Automotive microcontroller market set to hit USD $15.1bn
More chips in connected and electric cars are set to lift demand for vehicle control systems to USD $15.1 billion by 2033.
WPP integrates Google Earth AI into marketing platform
Clients could see local campaigns sharpened by traffic, weather and movement data as WPP folds Google Earth AI into its marketing platform.
Valeo expands Google Cloud tie-up with Gemini rollout
The rollout will put Google’s AI tool in front of 100,000 staff, as the supplier seeks faster software development and tighter internal collaboration.
Getac launches rugged G140 Copilot+ tablet in Australia
Field teams in Australia and New Zealand gain a new Copilot+ option as Getac adds an AMD-powered rugged tablet for harsh environments.
Tech Mahindra posts higher FY26 revenue & record dividend
Higher margins and a record dividend followed Tech Mahindra’s FY26 as deal wins jumped and profit rose despite a tough macro backdrop.
Pinewood lifts revenue as US dealership testing starts
Higher annual sales and profit at Pinewood were helped by new contracts, as testing of its software began at Lithia's US dealerships.
Adobe names winners of 2026 Experience Maker Awards
Customer engagement gains, including a USD $1 billion revenue impact at Lenovo, topped Adobe’s 2026 Experience Maker Awards shortlist.
Protegrity hires 10-plus AI & data protection experts
The appointments come as businesses shift AI from trials to daily operations, putting far greater pressure on data privacy and security teams.
Forrester maps AI shift from digital into physical use
Consumers are set to encounter AI in robots, transport and personalised shopping, as Forrester says business returns will arrive sooner than expected.
US AI megadeals drive global VC to USD $331 billion
A handful of US artificial intelligence megadeals pushed global venture capital investment to USD $330.9 billion in the first quarter, KPMG said.
Iran threat puts Stargate UAE data centre in focus
Geopolitical risk is clouding Gulf AI investment, after Iran named OpenAI’s Stargate campus in Abu Dhabi as a possible target.
Off-highway vehicles shift to electric power as batteries improve
Lower running costs and emissions rules are accelerating battery-powered machinery uptake across construction, farming and mining sites.
AEM Networks rebrands amid growing AI testing demands
As AI workloads strain bandwidth and reliability, the renamed unit is widening its testing range to cover faster, more software-defined networks.
Kestra raises USD $25 million to expand workflow platform
The cash will fund a new release, cloud rollout and expansion in North America and Europe as enterprise demand for orchestration grows.
Job Moves
Prophet strengthens AI team with key engineering hires
Shaun Lees joins Karmo as Head of Dealer Development for Australia
Robert Whittaker named brand ambassador for Zeekr electric cars
Novated Lease Australia names Natalie Ashes as new CMO
Kaluza expands leadership team to bolster global operations
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Raider Targetry appoints New Chief Commercial Officer as Demand Grows
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