No one can accuse of Yamaha of racing too quickly towards electrification of its two-wheeled lineup. But it appears the company might be slowly lifting its dragging feet after filing a new trademark for an electric scooter. When we first covered Yamaha’s unveiling of the E01 at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2019, it was
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Actress Ashley Judd has said she might have died or lost her leg without the help of locals who came to her aid when she suffered serious injuries in a fall in the African rainforest. The Hollywood star, best known for films including Heat and Double Jeopardy, said she broke her leg in four places
Tesla owns almost 79% of the electric car market in the US, according to registration data, but that needs to change, as per Tesla’s own mission. During the first half of 2020, registration data showed that Tesla owned nearly 80% of the US’ electric car market. This was especially impressive considering 2020 was the first
Footage of Caroline Flack breaking down in tears has been shared in a trailer for a new documentary about her life and death. The Love Island presenter’s mother Christine and twin sister Jody both feature in the programme, along with friends including Olly Murs and Dermot O’Leary. Flack, 40, took her own life on 15
Sir Ian McKellen, Dame Julie Walters and Sir Patrick Stewart are among a group of British actors calling on Boris Johnson to resolve the issue of visa-free EU travel for artists. More than 100 Equity union members have signed an open letter describing the new Brexit rules as a “towering hurdle” for the industry. It
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Lucid Motors is making strides toward delivering its foremost electric sedan this spring. Its production lines are beginning to come to life. This is all taking place in Casa Grande, Arizona, a 590-acre footprint and home to Lucid Motors’ new production factory. The Lucid AMP-1 (Advanced Manufacturing Plant) will house the production and assembly of
Britney Spears fans in the UK will this week finally be able to watch the high profile US documentary about the star’s career and court battle with her father. Framing Britney Spears, presented by the New York Times, has sparked debate around the world and much discussion on social media since its release in the
Love Island has remembered host Caroline Flack with a tribute marking the first anniversary of her death. “Always in our hearts,” the show’s tribute said, alongside a picture of the TV presenter. Friends of the late star have also shared their memories, while the words “be kind” – posted on social media by the presenter
After four long years, the Chevrolet Bolt EV has its mid-cycle refresh with lots of asked for features and gains a new, bigger sibling with Super Cruise – the Chevrolet Bolt EUV. The Chevrolet Bolt came out to much fanfare four years ago, quickly nabbing Motortrend’s Car of the Year award. It has been called
Whether toting the neighborhood kids home after soccer practice or loading up for a road trip, SUVs offer the ultimate in vehicle utility. If you’re in the market for an electric SUV though, the options are both few and pricey. Unless of course you head on over to the coolest little corner of the web,
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Amanda Holden broke lockdown rules by travelling more than 200 miles to see her parents in Cornwall. The Britain’s Got Talent judge said she made the journey after receiving a “distressing telephone call from her elderly father on Friday afternoon”. In a statement, her agent added: “Amanda is aware that all families are going through
Tesla has started to introduce its new center console in the Model Y electric SUV after bringing it to the Model 3 last year. Late last year, Tesla launched a refresh version of the Model 3 with several updated features. One of the biggest changes was a new center console between the two front seats.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge has revealed her next project – a series based on the Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie film Mr and Mrs Smith. The Fleabag star is partnering with Donald Glover for the Amazon series about married assassins who get tasked to kill each other. Waller-Bridge and Glover, star of FX series Atlanta – as
Scientists at the University of Maryland have developed a transparent wood that “is a promising candidate for applications in energy-efficient buildings” – and the method they used is surprisingly simple. A cleaner, simpler way to make transparent wood Researchers at the University of Maryland recently published a paper in Science Advances titled, “Solar-assisted fabrication of