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Buyer of Holden’s Australian test site launches three “smart” electric cars

The Vietnam company that bought Holden's test site in Melbourne announces launch of three smart SUV electric vehicles with self-driving features and driving ranges up to 550km.

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GM self-driving vehicle arm, Cruise, signs deal with Microsoft

Microsoft enters into long-term strategic relationship with General Motors subsidiary Cruise to accelerate commercialisation of self-driving vehicles.

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Apple eyes autonomous electric car to rival Tesla with “breakthrough” battery

Sources say Apple will put an electric car with self-driving and "breakthrough" battery technology on the market by 2024.

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Musk says FSD subscription will be available from early 2021

Musk confirms Full Self-Driving package will be available from early 2021 - possibly indicating a wide release of the software by that time.

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Zoox unveils bi-directional, self driving electric robo-taxi with big battery

Amazon's Zoox officially launches its fully-functional autonomous urban transport vehicle that it says has 100 proprietary safety features.

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Amazon’s Zoox readies to launch autonomous vehicle

Amazon's Zoox, the self-driving startup launched by Australian Tim Kentley-Klay and backed by Mike Cannon-Brookes, readies to launch its autonomous vehicle.

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Musk predicts full autonomy from 2021, says EVs will double electricity demand

Musk says Tesla may start releasing fully autonomous driving capabilities to customers from 2021, and the transition to electric transport will double energy demands.

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Musk flags “new functionality” and improvements in next Tesla FSD beta update

Elon Musk says "fundamental improvements" and "entire new areas of functionality" will come with next FSD beta update, and Tesla will consider a wider release soon.

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Musk urges caution as testers say latest Tesla FSD upgrade is “huge improvement”

Latest version of Tesla Full Self Driving beta self-driving software upgrade labelled "huge improvement", while Elon Musk urges testers to remain "super cautious".

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First glimpse of Chevy Bolt EUV interior, first with “Super Cruise” self-driving

Chevrolet reveals sneak peak of upcoming 2022 Bolt EUV, the company’s long-rumoured crossover version of successful 2021 Chevy Bolt EV.

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