Taiwanese scooter giant KYMCO has just announced a new version of its latest electric scooter, the Like 125 EV. And it’s soon headed to the European market where it will be priced at a steal. KYMCO’s Like scooters are popular in Europe as affordable, low-power commuters. The Like 125 EV is an electric version of
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Power Of The Dog, West Side Story and Succession are among the big winners at this year’s Golden Globes – but the 2022 event was a very different affair to usual, held in private without celebrities following controversy over the diversity of its membership. Winners were quietly announced on the Golden Globes website and social
There were no celebs and no broadcast, but the Golden Globes still went ahead this year, albeit in private. The muted ceremony followed a year of criticism for the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the organisation which runs the awards. However, the event still took place – here is a full list of the Golden Globes
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Talk of a boycott from this year’s scandal-hit Golden Globes isn’t strictly true insists the organisation which runs them. Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) president Helen Hoehne has told Sky News the decision to hold a pared-back ceremony this weekend is in fact the group’s “sensitive” response to the criticism its faced over the last
We’ve all heard it: “Supply chain issues”. It’s one of the main reasons for disruptions to so many industries across the spectrum. And at a time when micromobility products such as electric bikes and e-scooters are taking off like wildfire, many companies are coming under fire for their slow shipping and slower responses to customer
Daymak revealed the first “production-look” prototype of its 85 mph, light-electric three-wheeler, the Daymak Spiritus, back in October. At the time, it was thought to be a static display piece – but now? It’s a runner, and we’ve got video. The video was posted with the description “The Spiritus 3-Wheel All Electric Car first drive
TV presenter Denise Van Outen has revealed that she made the “difficult decision” to split from her fiance Eddie Boxshall, after a seven-year-long relationship. The 47-year-old shared a heartfelt post on Instagram announcing the news, adding that she would “always treasure the good times” she had with her former partner. Van Outen had previously said
Tesla announced today that it is going to increase the price of its Full Self-Driving package to $12,000 starting on January 17. The price bump should coincide with the release of an important new update. The Price of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) package has been somewhat controversial. CEO Elon Musk has made Tesla’s pricing strategy
The 17-year-old son of Irish singer Sinead O’Connor has died a day after he went missing. O’Connor paid tribute to her son Shane in a Twitter post on Saturday, writing that he had “decided to end his earthly struggle and is now with God”. She wrote: “My beautiful son, Nevi’im Nesta Ali Shane O’Connor, the
Beijing-headquartered electric power company Huaneng Power International (HPI) has completed the world’s largest floating solar project in Dezhou, which is in Shandong, an eastern Chinese province on the Yellow Sea. The 320 megawatt (MW) project is the largest floating solar farm to come online to date. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated
On 20 February 1927, a couple from the Bahamas welcomed a baby boy – prematurely – while on holiday in Miami, Florida. Some 37 years later, Sidney Poitier would be the first black man to win an Academy Award (Oscar) for best actor, for his performance in Lilies Of The Field. It was the same
Folding electric bikes are one of the most useful niches in the industry, helping commuters get to work or school quickly without taking as much space as a traditionally large bicycle. GoCycle has always been at the top of the list when it comes to premium electric folding bikes, but the GoCycle G4i+ is now
An man who allegedly made death threats to Piers Morgan and his son was arrested last year, police have confirmed. The broadcaster was said to have received messages saying he was “a marked man” and it was a “promise” that he would be “getting killed”. Messages were also reportedly sent to Morgan’s 28-year-old son, Spencer,
After sharing its quarterly deliveries to cap off 2021, General Motors revealed just how rough of a Q4 it had in terms of EV deliveries. While the legacy automaker has recently unveiled several new and exciting EVs to come, GM’s current EV output is quite nominal, opening the door for rival Ford to carry its
Peter Bogdanovich, who directed movies including The Last Picture Show and Paper Moon, has died at the age of 82. His daughter, Antonia, said he died of natural causes at his home in Los Angeles. Born in New York in 1939, Bogdanovich started as a film journalist and critic. He also organised a series of
The Grammys, gigs and more West End shows have become the latest events cancelled or postponed due to rapid spread of the Omicron variant of coronavirus. With rising COVID-19 cases over the past few weeks, many events have been forced to make changes as high numbers of people isolate. In the UK, the West End
Canadian startup Damon Motors has taken to CES 2022 to show off plans for a second electric motorcycle line known as the HyperFighter Colossus. Damon Motors first drew attention when it unveiled a prototype for its first electric motorcycle back in the summer of 2019. The company began taking pre-orders for its US $40,000 Hypersport
Electric boats have been around for a long time, mainly in applications where the expectations for range and speed are lower than large powerboats. Now, companies like Taiga Motors and Nautique are leveraging electric motors’ low-end torque to enhance the water powersport experience – but bigger boats carry bigger expectations. Brunswick’s ACES strategy, revealed this
We’re not even a week into 2022 and yet this year is shaping up to be a big one for Jamie Dornan already. As we head into awards season, his new film Belfast, a semi-autobiographical story by Sir Kenneth Branagh, is one of the frontrunners. While UK audiences await its release later in January, Dornan