The 2024 Kia EV9 is launching later this year as one of the most highly anticipated electric vehicles to hit the market. A newly posted video on social media appears to show the sleek, big-bodied electric Kia EV9 as a near replica of the electric SUV concept. 2024 Kia EV9 spotted in new video We
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“Investigators searching for cocaine dropped by an airborne smuggler have found a ripped-up shipment of the sweet-smelling powder and the remains of a bear that apparently died of a multimillion-dollar high.” So began the Associated Press news agency’s 23 December 1985 report on one of the most bizarre drug-trafficking stories in history. The 175lb black
Nissan is taking a big step with its latest endeavor to combat emissions. The automaker will now be delivering new vehicles in fully electric, heavy-duty trucks in a new trial with Nikola and Kenworth. After jumping out to an early start with the LEAF, introduced in 2011, Nissan has fallen behind as most automakers have
Malala Yousafzai has turned her hand to filmmaking as activism. In a Sky News broadcast exclusive, the Nobel Peace Prize winner said that her “next phase” of human rights work needed to include “storytelling”. Malala said: “Activism needs to go beyond working for an NGO. “We need to find other ways in which we challenge
New films based on JRR Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings books and The Hobbit are in the works, Warner Bros has confirmed. Chief executive, David Zaslav, announced the franchise revamp on Thursday during an earnings call, confirming that a deal had been brokered to make “multiple” films based on the works over a number of
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Alec Baldwin has pleaded not guilty to two charges of involuntary manslaughter over the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The 64-year-old actor was charged by the Santa Fe District Attorney’s (DA) office with two counts of involuntary manslaughter on the set of the film Rust in October 2021. The first charge facing Baldwin – involuntary
Ohio-based EV manufacturer Lordstown Motors (RIDE) has hit another roadblock in its quest to bring its Endurance electric pickup to market. After several years of waiting, Lordstown says Endurance EV buyers will have to wait a little longer after announcing it will pause production amid a voluntary recall. The news comes as a significant blow
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A Los Angeles judge has sentenced the killer of rapper Nipsey Hussle to at least 60 years in prison. Eric R Holder Jr, 33, had been found guilty of the 2019 murder of the Grammy-nominated hip hop artist. The rapper, also 33, was shot outside the clothes shop he founded in the south Los Angeles
Thirty years ago to the day after opening its main production facility in Martorell, Spain, SEAT S.A. announced it will use the site as home to its largest transformation to electrification yet. Following an investment of three billion euros (~$3.2B), SEAT intends to lead development and become a small BEV production hub for a number
David Bowie’s costumes, handwritten lyrics, album artwork and awards are among more than 80,000 archived items set to go on display to the public for the first time. London’s Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) is setting up The David Bowie Centre for the Study of Performing Arts at its upcoming new venue V&A East Storehouse,
The hosts of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, which takes place in Liverpool, have been revealed – with TV and music stars presenting alongside representatives for Ukraine. Ted Lasso actress Hannah Waddingham, Ukrainian singer Julia Sanina, and TV star and singer Alesha Dixon will host the grand final on 13 May alongside veteran presenter Graham
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JK Rowling has responded to the backlash she received after sharing her views on gender identity, saying she “never set out to upset anyone”. The 57-year-old is one of the most successful authors of all time – her seven Harry Potter books published between 1997 and 2007 sold more than 500 million copies worldwide. But
With buyers’ preference for zero-emission electric vehicles soaring, Toyota looks to (finally) join the movement. Toyota is expected to begin producing electric SUVs in the US in 2025 as it aims to capture a piece of the booming market. Toyota to make US-built electric SUVs from 2025 After falling far behind the industry over the
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Alec Baldwin no longer faces the possibility of five years in prison after prosecutors dropped part of the charges being levelled at him for his part in a fatal film set shooting – but he still could be jailed for a lesser time. Baldwin was charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter over the death
Electric dirt jumpers are a niche within a niche of the larger electric bike market. But while the ONYX LZR Pro e-bike doesn’t have much competition on either side of it as one of the models in its class, the bike still manages to stand out for its impressive build quality and ability to take
If you’ve followed my writings for any period of time, you’ll know there are two things I love: electric motorcycles and finding weird EVs on Alibaba. And when those two things overlap, well, then you’ve found my happy place. Sometimes the result is weirder than others, and that’s the case with this four-wheeled electric motorcycle