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Aurora, a startup focused solely on self-driving vehicle technology, has secured over US$530 million ($750 million) in Series B funding. This round of funding is led by venture capital firm Sequoia, Amazon, and T Rowe Price Associates, an asset management company. Thanks to this latest round of investment Sequoia gains a seat on Aurora's board. According to the Aurora, Amazon will be tapped for its "unique expertise, capabilities, and perspective".

The Challenger SRT Hellcat Red Eye doesn't quite manage that trick, although it often feels as if it is trying to, but it still represents the same 'more equals better' mentality. The regular SRT Hellcat, which Americans can buy from their local Dodge dealers, isn't exactly lacking firepower: already producing an entirely healthy 527kW from its supercharged 6.2-litre V8.

iPhone owners will know how much of an impact the cold can have on their battery life. Turns out, electric vehicle owners are facing the same struggle, with a study from the North American AAA revealing driving range can drop by up to 44 per cent in frigid conditions.

The Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road has made its debut at the 2019 Chicago motor show. Power comes from a 2.5-litre four-cylinder Dynamic Force engine making 151kW of power. It's hooked up to an eight-speed automatic, and a torque vectoring all-wheel drive setup capable of shifting up to 50 per cent of the engine's torque to the rear wheels.

BMW has teased its upcoming pure-electric, autonomous crossover, the iNext, as it gears up to being production in 2021. That's right, 2021. The plug-in technology showcase was teased by a distinctive concept last year, with a suitably eye-catching exterior and a cabin inspired by a "modern, high-end living space".