Now in the eighth iteration of its existence, Tesla debuts a new version of its Autopilot system that makes use of the EVs onboard radar. FULL STORY >

When in Ludicrous Mode, it can reach 60 mph from standstill in 2.5 seconds. FULL STORY >

Expanding its lineup from saloons and SUVs, Tesla Motors has plans to roll out a minibus and long haul truck in 2017. FULL STORY >

With a number of interesting concept vehicles unveiled over the past two years, Mercedes-Benz is readying an electric one for September, which could rival Tesla's recent offerings. FULL STORY >

With a driver killed while in autopilot mode, as well as upping their rollout of electric vehicles over the next six months, it's been a frantic few days for Tesla Motors. FULL STORY >

Despite being in partial operation for a couple of months now, Tesla has not christened its Gigafactory power plant with an official opening. Now, 29 July will mark that occasion. FULL STORY >

After years of teasing and waiting, Elon Musk and Tesla Motors finally unveil their all-electric crossover SUV, the Model X, with a rather large price tag. FULL STORY >

Packing 440 kW under the bonnet, the new Mission E concept from Porsche not only has other EVs nervous, but also its petrol rivals. FULL STORY >

Despite the US-bound 2016 Nissan LEAF looking like its predecessor, the Japanese carmaker has fitted a new 30 kW battery that offers up a 172 kilometre driving range. FULL STORY >

Deena Govender, Head of Customer Relations at BMW South Africa says South Africa will follow the early adopter technology curve with electric or plug-in-hybrid EVs. FULL STORY >

One of the two leading EV suppliers in SA, Nissan and BMW partner up to improve the charging grid infrastructure in the country. FULL STORY >

Fresh from the Johannesburg International Motor Show (JIMS) last month, Nissan’s LEAF electric vehicle (EV) is apparently already making in-roads. FULL STORY >

Nissan and Eskom join forces on a three-year long local electric vehicle research project. FULL STORY >

Getting some cash back for your tech waste, making wasteful chargers illegal and new lithium-air cell electric battery technology all form part of this month's Green News. FULL STORY >