Tesla’s upcoming $25,000 electric car and dedicated robotaxi vehicle are both going to be futuristic-looking and ‘Cybertruck-like’, according to new information coming out of the new Elon Musk authorized biography. After the Cybertruck, which is coming any day now, Tesla is expected to release to highly-anticipated new electric vehicles. A smaller and cheaper electric car
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Captain America star Chris Evans has married the actress Alba Baptista in a ceremony at their home in Massachusetts, according to reports in the US. Evans, 42, and Baptista, 26, married in an intimate ceremony on Saturday, Page Six reports. An insider told the celebrity news site the wedding was “locked down tight” as guests
Unlike in much of Europe and Asia, electric bikes sold in the United States can benefit from the inclusion of a hand throttle, which allows riders to power an e-bike’s motor without pedaling. These make up the vast majority of e-bikes in the US, and now the value electric bike maker Ride1Up is bringing that
The Princess of Wales has said she loves cold water swimming – as former rugby international Mike Tindall revealed she is also a fan of drinking game beer pong. Speaking on his podcast, The Good, The Bad, And The Rugby, Kate opened up about her love of sport and her competitive side. She appeared on
Apple Maps EV routing, a feature that first debuted at WWDC in 2020, will soon expand to its third car. Ford is reportedly informing dealers that its F-150 Lightning electric truck will support EV routing in Apple Maps starting sometime later this year… Apple Maps EV routing first debuted for the Ford Mustang Mach-E in
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The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is a “free electric bank account with your name on it.” It’s packed with rebates and tax credits that will help Americans purchase everything from EVs to solar and electrical appliances to heat pumps. Check out this easy-to-use IRA savings calculator from Rewiring America that tells you what you get
Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher asked a judge for leniency before their former co-star Danny Masterson was sentenced for raping two women. The disgraced That 70s Show actor has been ordered to serve 30 years to life behind bars – and one victim described him as “pathetic, disturbed and completely violent”. But new letters have
Comedian and impersonator Mike Yarwood has died aged 82, the Royal Variety Charity has said. He became a household name in the 1960s and 1970s, attracting huge TV audiences for his impersonations of politicians and other public figures. “The Mike Yarwood Show (1977) holds the record for the largest single Christmas Day audience of 21.4
Ahead of its expected launch in Q4 of this year, XPeng Motors has shared three new images of its X9 MPV donning some geometric camouflage. It may not be the sleekest-looking EV to come out of XPeng’s development labs, but multipurpose EVs like this are becoming widely popular in China. Less than two months after
Late night TV show host Jimmy Fallon has apologised to colleagues after allegations emerged about a difficult work environment at the Tonight Show. During a Zoom call with staff, Fallon, 48, reportedly said he did not intend to “create that type of atmosphere”, Rolling Stone magazine reported. The apology comes after the magazine published allegations
Tesla is conducting testing on its upcoming Cybertruck, and a video was posted today showing the aftermath of of a “ditch rollover” crash test, including a look at the rear seat and included 8-inch screen, like on the Model S/X and refreshed Model 3. We’re getting more and more Cybertruck news and sightings lately with
Ezra Collective have won this year’s Mercury Prize, with their album Where I’m Meant To Be. The instrumental jazz group beat acts including Raye, Jessie Ware and J Hus to claim the prestigious award and the £25,000 prize at a star-studded ceremony held at London’s Hammersmith Apollo. Nine of the 12 nominated acts played on
The rally car lives on in the electric era. Ford unveiled its first rally-inspired electric vehicle Thursday, the Mustang Mach-E Rally. The electric pony is designed to push the boundaries of the Mach-e family with a rally-tuned suspension, dual-motor powertrain, and sporty design to tackle any terrain. Ford is no stranger to going beyond the
The niece of a powerful Japanese pop mogul found to have sexually abused hundreds of young performers has publicly apologised and stepped down from running the talent agency he founded. A tearful Julie Keiko Fujishima announced her resignation as president of Johnny & Associates, the agency set up by her late uncle Johnny Kitagawa, at
The US solar industry is expecting to install an unprecedented 32 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity in 2023, according to a report released today by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie. This year’s anticipated installed solar capacity is a 52% surge from 2022, according to the new “US Solar Market Insight Q3 2023” report.
A set of stamps honouring Dame Shirley Bassey’s 70 years in showbiz has been issued by Royal Mail – its first set dedicated to a solo female music artist. The eight stamps in the main set show the Welsh singer performing during her illustrious music career at venues as diverse as a London nightclub and
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The Rolling Stones have unveiled details of their much anticipated new album, Hackney Diamonds – and lead single Angry – at a star-studded press conference in London. Mick Jagger, Ronnie Wood and Keith Richards shared details at an event on Tuesday hosted by US presenter Jimmy Fallon in Hackney, east London – after many hints
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