Sam Parkinson, Author at The Driven

Mini Countryman plug in hybrid review: For city folk who can’t make tree change

BMW invited The Driven for a day with the new Countryman Hybrid around Melbourne. Here's our thoughts on the latest iteration of this fun-looking Hybrid crossover by MINI.

2021 Model 3. Image credit: Sam Parkinson

2 min

Beyond chrome: Refreshed Tesla Model 3 design lands in Australia

Tesla has delivered the refreshed Model 3 design and accessories in Australia - moving beyond chrome, and delivering increased range along with other new features.

7 min

100% renewable, 100% electric. We test drive the Audi e-tron

We test drive brand new e-tron, Audi's first all-electric vehicle, as Audi commits to 100% renewables from 2021.

2 min

Australia’s first electric motorbike wins prestigious Good Design Awards

Australian company Fonzarelli joins Tesla and Lexus in winning gold in the prestigious Good Design Awards for its NKD electric motorcycle.

5 min

Too cool for fuel? Review of Fonzarelli Arthur 3 electric scooter

How do electric bikes compare with their petrol counterparts when it comes to price and practicality? We review the Fonzarelli Arthur 3 electric scooter to find out.

3 min

Toyota and Panasonic join forces to ramp up EV battery supply

A joint venture between Toyota and Panasonic will see the establishment of a new company with the view to bring a stable supply of automotive prismatic batteries to the market.

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