Chinese automotive giant and Volvo/Polestar parent company, Geely, has signed an agreement with the French Renault Group to launch a new collaboration intended to bring fuel-efficient hybrid electric cars to South Korea, as well as export sales into other Asian markets. The Renault-Geely collaboration represents a continuation of efforts made by both companies in producing
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Iconic French designer Manfred Thierry Mugler has died at the age of 73. Throughout his career, Mr Mugler worked with multiple celebrities including Beyonce, Cardi B, and Lady Gaga. In 2019, he returned to the fashion world from retirement to make Kim Kardashian’s iconic “wet look” for the annual Met Gala and created her “CowBot
San Diego-based Juiced Bikes unveiled and then launched its newest e-bike model, the RipRacer, last November. Now the company’s founder and CEO Tora Harris is taking us on a behind-the-scenes look at how production is moving along in China. The RipRacer was launched as a ‘fun-sized’ e-bike with smaller 20″ fat tires and a similarly
Jamie Oliver has reportedly revealed that he employs “cultural appropriation specialists” to check his recipes to avoid potential insensitivities, according to The Sunday Times. The TV chef was asked about the issue of foreign cuisines and cultural appropriation in a new interview with the newspaper’s Culture supplement. In 2018, Oliver was forced to defend the
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Katie Price could face jail time after she was arrested on suspicion of breaching a restraining order. Police were called to the former glamour model’s home in Sussex on Friday after unconfirmed reports claimed the 43-year-old sent a message to her ex-husband, Kieran Hayler, and his fiancee, Michelle Penticost. A spokeswoman for Sussex Police said:
The first fruits of a joint venture between Chinese automotive giant Geely and two-wheel experts Lifan have just been leaked ahead of their expected debut – and we can understand why someone just couldn’t wait. “Maple Leaf 60S” says it all! The Maple Leaf 60S is Geely’s first offering designed with battery swap technology in
General Motors is looking to nip the any dealership issues in the bud before its influx of EVs hit the market. In a recent letter to its dealerships, GM has warned against markups above MSRPs and reservation amounts, threatening to redirect vehicles away from offenders. General Motors ($GM) is an American automaker with hands on
Arnold Schwarzenegger has been involved in a multi-vehicle crash in Los Angeles, California. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the a four-vehicle collision happened just after 4:30pm (local time) on Sunset Boulevard. One woman was taken to hospital with an “abrasion to her head”. “Neither alcohol nor drugs are suspected as a factor in
If you’re still trying to convert from gas-powered lawn tools to electric, then we recommend picking up this deal Sun Joe 3-in-1 corded electric blower. Normally $59 or more, you’ll pay just $45 today. While it’s refurbished, it also comes with a 2-year warranty to give peace of mind that it’ll last for many seasons
The producers of James Bond have said British actor Idris Elba is “part of the conversation” to be the next 007. Barbara Broccoli, with her brother Michael G Wilson, have produced the last nine Bond films including Casino Royale, Quantum Of Solace, Skyfall and Spectre. One of the most sought after and iconic roles in
Major figures from the world of music, film and TV have paid tribute to singer Meat Loaf, who has died at the age of 74. The Bat Out Of Hell singer passed away surrounded by his family on Friday. Bonnie Tyler, who worked with Meat Loaf and his late writing partner Jim Steinman, called the
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Meat Loaf, an American singer and actor has died at the age of 74, a statement on his official Facebook page said. Real name, Michael Lee Aday, the performer has sold more than 65 million albums worldwide. The statement said: “Our hearts are broken to announce that the incomparable Meat Loaf passed away tonight with
While we’re still solidly in winter, it’s never a bad time to consider retrofitting your yard care setup for spring. Right now you can pick up a 9-inch corded electric pole saw for just $50 to help remove one more gas-powered tool from your kit. You’ll also find discounts on electric lawn mowers and much
A company behind plans for Tom Cruise to shoot a film in space has revealed it will launch the world’s first movie studio in orbit in two years’ time. UK-based Space Entertainment Enterprise (SEE) says the film and sports arena will be in a module which will dock at the International Space Centre (ISS) by
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Rivian announced a new partnership with Under Canvas to bring EV charging to some of the most beautiful campgrounds in the US. Since the beginning, Rivian has been marketing its electric vehicles as “adventure vehicles”. They made an electric pickup truck that is good enough to do anything a gas-powered pickup can do and more,
Tracey Emin has asked for her artwork to be removed from 10 Downing Street due to the “shameful” alleged parties held during lockdown. More Passion, a neon piece the Turner Prize-nominated artist had gifted to the government, was installed in the prime minister’s official residence in 2011 when David Cameron was in power. Posting a
Sir Kenneth Branagh has said the “introspection” of lockdown helped him to write the film Belfast – his semi-autobiographical take on his childhood during The Troubles – giving him a “fresh perspective” on the emotional days of his past. Speaking to Sky News, the 61-year-old director admitted he spent “about 50 years” agonising over how
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Bono has said he gets “embarrassed” listening to old U2 songs and dislikes the name of the Irish rock band. The band, which formed in 1976, consists of frontman Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Junior who all met in school in Dublin. They have had a string of UK number one albums
Following confirmation of a new brand catered to battery swaps, CATL subsidiary CAES officially unveiled its EVOGO swap solution. In addition to implementing swap stations across ten Chinese cities to begin, CAES and EVOGO have also introduced modular battery blocks inspired by chocolate bars, and a coinciding app. CATL stands for Contemporary Amperex Technology Co
Microsoft has agreed a deal to buy the troubled Call of Duty and Candy Crush gaming firm Activision Blizzard for $68.7bn (£50.5bn). The all-cash takeover will give the Xbox maker a leap into the mobile gaming sphere and “play a key role in the development of metaverse platforms,” according to Microsoft boss Satya Nadella. The
Over half a dozen new Tesla Model Y vehicles were spotted at Gigafactory Texas as production has been expected to start soon. Does that mean that production has started? Tesla has been aiming to start Model Y production at Gigafactory Texas in Austin by the end of 2021. The start of Model Y production at
Actress and musician Hazel O’Connor, who rose to fame in the 1980s with hits such as Eighth Day and Will You? is recovering in hospital after suffering from a bleed on the brain. The star of the 1980 punk musical Breaking Glass was found at her home in southwest France on Sunday and rushed to
What’s the most affordable EV you can buy? If rumors out of Fiat are to be believed, the answer to that question will soon be “the new Fiat Panda” as Stellantis targets the bottom end of the booming electric car market. Set to arrive as soon as this spring, the new Fiat Panda will be
The Voice Of Holland – the original show that sparked the hit TV singing competitions in the UK, US and other countries – has been taken off air in the Netherlands following allegations of sexual misconduct. Broadcaster RTL and producers ITV Studios say an independent investigation will be carried out into the claims which are
Brooklyn, New York-based Tarform Motorcycles began sketching out designs for its slick-looking electric motorcycles almost five years ago. Despite pandemic-related setbacks that delayed production, the company is now beginning deliveries on its first electric motorcycles. These aren’t just any run-of-the-mill bikes though. Unlike many of the electric motorcycles we see today that take on a
Oil giant BP claims use of its BP pulse electric vehicle chargers is “on the cusp” of being more profitable for the company than filling up an internal combustion-powered car with gas. Once that happens, it could mark a major turning point for EVs and “big oil”. The business of EV charging – filling up
The Culture Secretary has seemingly confirmed reports that ministers will unveil a two-year freeze for the BBC licence fee this week. The Mail on Sunday suggested the government would soon announce it will freeze the £159 annual charge until April 2024, meaning a severe real-terms cut in the corporation’s funding. And later on Sunday morning,
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It’s been a big week for Taco Bell fans who don’t want to admit they’re Taco Bell fans. Just days after announcing a first-of-its-kind taco subscription service, EV charging startup ChargeNet has announced plans to bring a comprehensive charging solution to one of the restaurant’s south San Francisco locations later this month. ChargeNet bills itself