Owen Bellwood
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Musk Claims Delayed Tesla Roadster Will Now Be Able to Fly, if It Ever Launches
After finally rolling the ridiculous Cybertruck off its production line last year, American electric vehicle maker Tesla can now focus its attention on its next long-delayed product: the Roadster. This means it’s time for boss Elon Musk to start making all manner of outlandish claims about the car in the buildup to its launch, including…
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US Feds Probe Ford’s Driver-Assistance System After Fatal Mustang EV Crash
Another week, another investigation into a crash involving an advanced driver assistance feature. This time, instead of yet another probe into Tesla’s Autopilot software, it’s Ford’s BlueCruise at the centre of the investigation following a deadly Mach-E crash in Texas. The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board has opened an investigation into a crash in San…
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New Cars Will Need Real Buttons to Get a 5-Star Safety Rating in Europe
For cars to be awarded Europe’s highest safety rating, certain controls like wipers and indicators must rely on physical buttons.
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The Leap Day Broke New Zealand’s Petrol Stations
February 29 is a weird day. It comes around once every four years, bringing with it questions about if we should be paid extra for the day, if it’s good or bad luck to get engaged on the sacred day and guesses as to whether fancy watches will keep up with the extra day. In…