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thedriven.io > 02/02/2026 > polestar-2-refresh-useful-tweaks-to-a-drivers-car-without-the-bings-and-bongs

Polestar 2 refresh: Useful tweaks to a “driver’s car” without the bings and bongs

Polestar 2 refresh: Useful tweaks to a “driver’s car” without the bings and bongs2+ hour, 10+ min ago   (1099+ words) When a manufacturer gets the early version mostly right first-time around, "updates" often feel like a downgrade on the original. The temptation has often been to add "bloatware" in the form of larger, heavier vehicle bodies, more gadgets and gizmos…...

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thedriven.io > 02/02/2026 > first-look-under-the-hood-of-the-tesla-cybercab-ahead-of-official-production

First look under the hood of the Tesla Cybercab ahead of official production

First look under the hood of the Tesla Cybercab ahead of official production2+ hour, 20+ min ago   (360+ words) Tesla's upcoming steering and pedaless two-seater Robotaxi, the Cybercab, has had its bonnet internals spotted for the first time. A gold Cybercab was spotted parked in a garage with glass panels in Chicago when it was videoed by Trent on…...

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thedriven.io > 02/02/2026 > australian-state-opens-its-first-overhead-gantry-charged-bus-depot

Australian state opens its first overhead gantry-charged bus depot

Australian state opens its first overhead gantry-charged bus depot2+ hour, 22+ min ago   (289+ words) The first over-head gantry-charged electric bus depot in the state of Victoria has been opened , marking a significant milestone in "the transition to zero-emission public transport in its capital city. The new bus depot, located in the north-east Melbourne suburb…...

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thedriven.io > 02/02/2026 > cefc-provides-60m-to-help-hyundai-and-kia-offer-discounted-financing-to-ev-buyers

CEFC provides $60m to help Hyundai and Kia offer discounted financing to EV buyers

CEFC provides $60m to help Hyundai and Kia offer discounted financing to EV buyers5+ hour, 8+ min ago   (319+ words) In a bid to help more Australians get behind the wheel of an electric vehicle (EV) sooner, the Albanese government has announced a partnership with South Korean automaker Hyundai to offer lower cost financing for Hyundai and Kia EVs. Federal…...

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thedriven.io > 02/02/2026 > byd-slashes-driveway-prices-on-its-best-selling-ev-in-australia

BYD slashes driveway prices on its best-selling EV in Australia

BYD slashes driveway prices on its best-selling EV in Australia7+ hour, 7+ min ago   (535+ words) Chinese car giant BYD has been in a rapid growth phase in Australia this year, with its top EV-selling model, Sealion 7, leading the charts, accounting for over 13,400 sales in 2025 and at times challenging the Tesla Model Y for top place…...

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thedriven.io > 02/02/2026 > kia-launches-ev4-its-first-electric-sedan-in-australia-with-612km-range

Kia launches EV4 – its first electric sedan – in Australia with 612km range

Kia launches EV4 – its first electric sedan – in Australia with 612km range7+ hour, 11+ min ago   (792+ words) South Korean automaker Kia has officially launched in Australia its new EV4 electric sedan, boasting the longest driving range of any Kia and starting from $49,990. The EV4 joins an already extensive lineup of electric vehicles (EV), including the EV3, EV5, EV6, and EV9, but is its…...

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thedriven.io > 02/02/2026 > new-2026-mg4-ev-launched-and-prices-slashed-in-right-hand-drive-market

New 2026 MG4 EV launched, and prices slashed in right hand drive market

New 2026 MG4 EV launched, and prices slashed in right hand drive market11+ hour, 59+ min ago   (500+ words) MG has launched its refreshed, award-winning, affordable 2026 MG4 EV in the UK market with multiple changes that will please many, while no longer being the cheapest electric model the brand sells in the market. The even newer, more rounded, 2026 MG4 EV "Urban…...

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thedriven.io > 02/01/2026 > geely-extends-2500-factory-bonus-on-popular-ex5-suv

Geely extends $2,500 factory bonus on popular EX5 SUV

Geely extends $2,500 factory bonus on popular EX5 SUV1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (538+ words) Geely has extended its recently announced factory bonus incentive, offering $2,500 in cash back on every EX5 model it sells. This offer was originally pitched at customers who purchase a new or demonstrator MY25 or MY26 Geely EX5 from a Geely Dealer between 1 January 2026 and…...

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thedriven.io > 01/30/2026 > tesla-fsd-subscription-data-reveals-over-1-million-users

Tesla FSD subscription data reveals over 1 million users

Tesla FSD subscription data reveals over 1 million users3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (379+ words) Tesla has released data on its full-self-driving (FSD) supervised software for the first time, revealing over 1 million FSD users around the world. In the deck of the company's Q4 2025 earnings report, the company had a table listing the number of FSD…...

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thedriven.io > 01/29/2026 > it-really-hugs-the-road-reliving-the-past-with-an-electric-1971-vw-squareback

“It really hugs the road:” Reliving the past with an electric 1971 VW Squareback

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (1066+ words) For Andy Spry, the decision to convert a 1971 Volkswagen Type 3 Squareback to electric power was clearly borne out of passion and the desire to relive his youth." Andy first fell in love with Type 3 Squareback VWs in the late 1970s, after…...