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Musk says FSD beta button one month away as Tesla reaches for “month of 9s”

Musk says FSD beta button one month away as Tesla reaches for “month of 9s”

Tesla’s FSD beta software could be downloaded via button in the car’s touchscreen interface from May, as Tesla seeks to involve more drivers in autonomous testing.
Polestar 2 expands to three variants including entry-level option

Polestar 2 expands to three variants including entry-level option

Volvo’s electric vehicle subsidiary Polestar is expanding the Polestar 2 model range to three variants, including an “entry level” variant with a range of 420kms.
Audi unveils smaller, cheaper electric crossover vehicle, the Q4 e-tron

Audi unveils smaller, cheaper electric crossover vehicle, the Q4 e-tron

Audi unveils Q4 e-tron, a compact crossover that sits between the Q3 and Q5 and firmly in the zero-emissions dress circle.
Tim Cook hints at Apple car as rumours swirl of battery deal with LG-Magna

Tim Cook hints at Apple car as rumours swirl of battery deal with LG-Magna

Apple boss Tim Cook again hints at an Apple EV, but will it be an actual car or just the autonomous smarts that go inside one?
British adventurer to embark on Pole to Pole electric vehicle road trip

British adventurer to embark on Pole to Pole electric vehicle road trip

British adventurer Chris Ramsey plans electric vehicle trip through 14 countries over 30,000km from South to North Pole to raise awareness about climate change.
First ultra-rapid charging station opens in Perth, but network limits output

First ultra-rapid charging station opens in Perth, but network limits output

RAC opens first ultra-rapid EV charging stations in Perth, although network constraints are limiting the facility to 50kW for the moment.
Mini Countryman plug in hybrid review: For city folk who can’t make tree change

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.
EV start-up Rivian secures Samsung SDI to supply batteries

EV start-up Rivian secures Samsung SDI to supply batteries

Rivian announces it will source batteries for its R1T electric ute (pickup) and R1S electric SUV from South Korean battery maker Samsung SDI.