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
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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,
Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague has come under fire after making comments on a podcast about privilege and poverty. Speaking to the Diary Of A CEO podcast last month, Hague said: “You’re given one life and it’s down to you what you do with it. “When I’ve spoken about that in the past, I have
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
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 $40,000 Hypersport
The Grammys, gigs and more West End shows have become the latest events cancelled or postponed due to rapid spread of the Omicron variant of coronavirus. With rising COVID-19 cases over the past few weeks, many events have been forced to make changes as high numbers of people isolate. In the UK, the West End
Electric boats have been around for a long time, mainly in applications where the expectations for range and speed are lower than large powerboats. Now, companies like Taiga Motors and Nautique are leveraging electric motors’ low-end torque to enhance the water powersport experience – but bigger boats carry bigger expectations. Brunswick’s ACES strategy, revealed this
Automotive manufacturing powerhouse Magna International is kicking off 2022 by highlighting its EtelligentForce technology, a 4WD EV powertrain system designed specifically for pickup trucks and light commercial vehicles. Magna’s EtelligentForce was designed to maintain a pickup’s full capabilities without compromising payload or towing capacities. Magna International ($MGA) is a mobility manufacturer specializing in automotive components
JK Rowling’s name has been dropped by a secondary school as a title for one of its houses over her “comments and viewpoints surrounding trans people”. The Boswells School in Chelmsford, Essex, has six houses “represented by British citizens who have excelled”, with its red house previously named Rowling after the Harry Potter author. However,
Gal Gadot has admitted her celebrity-filled Imagine video at the start of the coronavirus pandemic was “in poor taste”. The 36-year-old partnered with Hollywood stars including Kristen Wiig, Will Ferrell, Natalie Portman and Jamie Dornan for the stunt – which saw the stars each sing a line from John Lennon’s 1971 Imagine. Gadot captioned the
Fleet EV developer Lightning eMotors has unveiled a new rolling chassis, purpose-built for Class 4 and 5 commercial EVs. The proprietary Lightning eChassis can support 1,500 lbs greater Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on average compared to other commercial vehicles in the same class. With the debut of its new eChassis, Lightning eMotors has claimed
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against the surviving members of Nirvana over the cover image of their famous album Nevermind, which featured a naked baby swimming underwater towards a dollar bill. Spencer Elden, who was photographed for the image at the age of four months, and is now 30, filed the lawsuit in
Criticisms of Tesla are mounting up over the company’s announcement that it is opening a new store in Xinjiang, a region of China where human rights groups believe the Chinese government put over 1 million Uyghurs and members of other Muslim minorities in labor camps. After U.N. experts and human rights groups have raised the issues
Wrexham FC’s star owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have donated £10,000 to a fundraiser set up after a player’s baby son was “born sleeping”. The donation was made through the GoFundMe page launched by footballer Jordan Davies and his partner Kelsey Edwards following the death of their son, Arthur, in December. Reynolds and McElhenney
You know Geely as the Chinese money behind Volvo, Polestar, and Lotus – but they’re a lot bigger than that. Geely has its own brand, is backing an electric Smart revival, and recently invested billions in Mercedes’ parent company, Daimler, to become a top shareholder. Geely means business, in other words, and the CEO of
As more e-bikes cram in extra features and components, they also start packing on the pounds. But what if you’re just looking for a lightweight, simple e-bike to get you where you’re going quickly and easily? That’s where Propella comes in. And the Propella Mini may be the best lightweight electric bike yet for urban
Tesla (TSLA) announced that it achieved both record production and deliveries during the last quarter of 2021. The automaker produced “more than 305,000 electric vehicles and delivered of over 308,000 electric vehicles during Q4 2021. Sunday morning, the automaker decided to release its production and delivery numbers for the fourth quarter of the year: “AUSTIN,
NIU’s claim to fame is its wildly popular smart electric scooters, which have taken off in Asia and continue to post strong sales in the European and North American markets. But the company’s tech has also been making its way into a wider range of lighter electric vehicles too. Now NIU’s upcoming electric bicycle may