Wireless in-car connectivity centres are gaining popularity thanks to 3G and burgeoning 4G services. We take a look at a couple of the bigger examples and investigate how they're changing the way we drive.

A hydrogen car would have car enthusiasts excited, but the Riversimple urban car also has the tech community smiling; its detailed plans are totally open-source, making it the future Linux of automobiles

Research institution MIT are well on their way to developing one of the world's most sought after electric vehicles: a car with 320km range, 161 km/h top speed and a rapid recharge system that takes just 10 minutes to charge.

A Toyota executive says lithium battery costs are hurting electric car development and names fuel cells as the way of the future, dismissing electric plug-in models entirely. Are Fuel cells really the way?

It seems like such a long time ago that we went to the loo, packed our lunches and set off on the road from oil dependency to a greener motoring future. So, are we nearly there yet?

Care to pimp your car, geek style? Azentek have just released a Vista (shudder) powered in-car PC called the CPC-1200 that they claim will be safe for use while driving.

Tux500 car manages 37 laps.

With electric cars destined to cost significantly more than regular vehicles, electric bikes and motorcycles may provide the world's best short term answer to weening ourselves off oil

The 3000km race outback race from Darwin to Adelaide will feature a number of green vehicles, but none as high profile as Internode CEO Simon Hackett's Tesla all-electric machine

Google have announced that they will release free turn-by-turn map navigation for Android phones, making us wonder whether phone GPS is finally good enough to replace dedicated in-car devices

Simon Hackett's electric Tesla Roadster is making the most of its rapid recharge facility in Australia's Eco Challenge; as other challengers show off their fuel efficiency in the 3000km race.

Stolen car triggers 'Here's Johnny', but no axe through window.

Growing car use fuels market for sat-nav and entertainment.

Pics have surfaced for a new Apple iPod technology that will give EV drivers the ability to start their vehicle without a key. Thieves just got luckier we think.

With almost mythical status among motoring enthusiasts, the Tesla Roadster is not seen on Australian roads, but a right-hand drive version is being planned

Nissan showcased their all-electric LEAF to the world today, but the best thing isn't just the technology under the hood - it could be the petrol beating price.

A Mitsubishi Colt has been virtually disassembled and its pieces have been dispersed throughout multiple Bittorrent sites around the web. The first one to join all the pieces wins the car.

Car security systems are getting increasingly James Bond-like, if GeoVision's new box of tricks is anything to go by. The new GV-Compact DVR looks like an ordinary storage box, but could be the ultimate weapon against car thieves.

But only 200 to be delivered in next three years, company says.

There's no excuse for clunky in-car iPod hookups anymore. Sony's pushing the Apple barrow, with iPod compatible head units and Bluetooth.