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Mazda’s “vision study” concept Mazda has confirmed that the next-generation MX-5 Miata will come in 2026 and will be “electrified.” Though the automaker stopped short of saying what level of electrification that will entail – hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or full electric. The confirmation is light on details, though Mazda said it would work with Rohm

Jamie Foxx says he went “to hell and back” while being treated in hospital for an unspecified health problem. Back in April, the Oscar-winning actor’s family had revealed he was recovering after experiencing a “medical complication”. In a new, emotional video on Instagram, Foxx explained why he hadn’t said anything since falling ill. He said:

China’s leading EV maker Contemporary Amperex Technology, or CATL as its better known, established a new aviation unit this week, signaling electric airplane development may be closer than expected. CATL’s aviation unit explores electric airplanes According to a report from Yicai Global, CATL and Chinese state-owned plane manufacturer Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) are

A three-day music festival in Malaysia has been cancelled by the authorities after the frontman of The 1975 kissed a male bandmate on stage – and criticised the country’s anti-LGBT laws. The British band were headlining the Good Vibes Festival in Kuala Lumpur on Friday when Matt Healy staged his protest. The gig was cut

On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the Tesla Cybertruck update, the TSLA earnings, Ford slashing the price of the F150 Lightning, and more. Sponsored by Pedego: For July only, save up to $500 on Pedego ebikes, including their

Legendary pop and jazz singer Tony Bennett has died at the age of 96. Bennett, known for his performances with singers from Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga, sold millions of records around the world and won 20 Grammys, including a lifetime achievement award, throughout his career. One of the last of America’s great crooners, Bennett

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Tesla has launched its electric vehicles in Malaysia as part of its latest expansion in a new market. Now that the Model Y is firmly the best-selling passenger vehicle in the world, Tesla is looking to expand into more markets, especially in Asia. The automaker launched in Thailand recently. Now Tesla is turning its attention

A property which was searched this week in connection with the murder of iconic rapper Tupac Shakur is tied to a man long-known to detectives investigating the case. The man’s nephew emerged as a suspect shortly after the 1996 drive-by shooting in Las Vegas which left Tupac dead. Public records, including voting records, link the

Ronan Keating has performed a musical tribute to his brother Ciaran Keating at his funeral mass in Ireland. The former Boyzone star sang This Is Your Song towards the end of the service, a tune he wrote after their mother, Marie, died in 1998. The lyrics included the lines: “You were our friend, walk with

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Tesla (TSLA) released its financial results and shareholders letter for the second quarter of 2023 after market close today. We are updating this post with all the details from the financial results, shareholders’ letter, and the conference call later tonight. Refresh for the latest information. Tesla Q2 2023 earnings expectations As we reported in our Tesla

The armourer on the Rust film set where cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was shot dead by Alec Baldwin’s prop gun has made her first court appearance. Hannah Gutierrez, 25, appeared via video link in front of a New Mexico judge, where she was read the felony charges against her and informed of her rights. Gutierrez is

Actress Zoe Saldana has told Sky News there is “fear” and “doubt” in the industry amid strikes, and she is worried about actors who need to work “for their families, and have to pay their mortgages”. The Hollywood star, who is best known for portraying Neytiri in Avatar, Gamora in Guardians of the Galaxy, and

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Dan Wootton has addressed claims regarding his personal conduct made on social media, calling all criminal allegations made against him “untrue” and claiming he is the victim of a “smear campaign”. The journalist and presenter made a statement at the start of his daily GB News show, Dan Wootton Tonight, telling viewers: ” As a

Tata Group, the parent company behind Jaguar and Range Rover, is set to announce a new EV battery plant in West England. According to a new report from Bloomberg, Tata has chosen a site in Somerset, West England. People familiar with the plans who wish to remain anonymous say the Indian conglomerate will outline them

BBC boss Tim Davie says the corporation has been in touch with the family of a person at the centre of allegations surrounding Huw Edwards. Speaking at a pre-arranged Lords Communications Committee session on Tuesday, the director-general said: “We have been in touch with the complainant, we want to be engaged and appropriately listening and

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Yes, that’s a Jeep Gladiator in the image above, which is inherently not electric (quite the opposite actually). However, thanks to Magna International’s new EtelligentTerrain EV powertrain system, 4WD combustion vehicles like Jeeps will soon be able to tear up muddy terrain without any emissions. I recently got invited to Mt. Magna in Michigan, where