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2024’s Electrek EV of the year will again be controversial: The Volvo EX30. The svelt car from the Swedish brand that is owned by a Chinese company tops our list because it embodies the future of EVs. The EX30 was originally going to be made in only in China, but is now being built in

The past 12 months have been the gift that’s kept on giving when it comes to newly-coined words and phrases entering our lexicon. But how well do you know the terminology that’s been all over socials in 2024? Can you sort your brats from your clean girls? Test your knowledge with our quiz below and

Andrew Garfield says he bakes cookies every year in memory of his late mother. The double Oscar nominee‘s mother Lynn Garfield, from Essex, died in 2019 from pancreatic cancer. In a conversation about his new film We Live In Time, he told Sky News about the special ways he likes to remember her. “My mum

The judge overseeing the case of a woman who says she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs when she was 13 has criticised the “inappropriate” behaviour of Jay-Z’s lawyer. In a written order, Judge Analisa Torres hit out at Alex Spiro for what she described as his combative motions and “inflammatory language” against

China’s EV leader wants to close the year strong with a new sales promotion. BYD is now offering free car insurance on certain EVs ahead of the upcoming Chinese New Year. Will it be enough to take the global EV sales crown in 2024? BYD offers free insurance on some EVs to boost sales With

Hyundai is about to take the next steps as it preps to launch production of its “game-changing” all-solid-state batteries. The new EV battery tech promises a longer driving range, faster charging, and significantly higher energy density. Here’s what to expect. When are Hyundai’s all-solid-state EV batteries coming? Last June, Hyundai Motor CEO Chang Jae-hoon revealed a

The family of Gavin & Stacey star Laura Aikman only found out she was returning to the sitcom while they watched the finale on Christmas Day. The 39-year-old actress shared a video on her Instagram showing her family screaming in shock as her character Sonia appeared in the episode. Sonia, the ex-girlfriend of James Corden’s

In what couldn’t have been more on-the-nose timing, a group of local California newspapers published an editorial on Christmas Eve calling for the end of a generous $2,000 voucher program intended to help low-income Californians afford electric bicycles for transportation. The editorial was provided by the Southern California News Group, a collection of California newspapers

It’s been five years since since we last caught up with Gavin and Stacey, and, more importantly, since Nessa got down on one knee to propose to Smithy. Left on a Christmas cliffhanger, not since Rachel got off the plane has the nation been so invested in the fate of a will-they-won’t-they. Because Gavin and

2024 Honda Prologue Elite (Source: Honda) Who said you had to break the bank to drive an electric vehicle? Several EV lease deals are available this December for under $300 or even $200 per month, but the savings may not last long. Here are some of the best EVs to consider leasing right now. Electric

On today’s high-powered episode of Quick Charge, we’ve got Honda fuel cell manager David Perzynski here to talk about Honda’s forty year history developing hydrogen powertrains, and the role Honda sees for HFCEVs in a battery dominated world. In the course of the conversation we talk about several hydrogen articles posted in 2024, as well

Richard Perry, a hitmaking record producer who worked with Carly Simon, Rod Stewart, Ringo Starr and the Beatles, has died aged 82. Perry, a recipient of a Grammys Trustee Award in 2015, died on Tuesday at a Los Angeles hospital after suffering cardiac arrest, friend Daphna Kastner said. “He maximised his time here,” said Ms

Soap star Helen Worth is set to make her final appearance on Coronation Street on Christmas Day, after more than 50 years. Worth, 73, made her first appearance as Gail Platt on 29 July 1974 and has been at the heart of several major storylines over the years. She said in June that her golden

Sixthreezero’s wide range of electric bike models includes some fairly out-there models, but the company’s new four-wheeled electric bike really charts a new direction in the industry. Take a look at the new ANYterrain Stabilized 4-wheel Electric Bike. It’s a mouthful of a name, but the ANYterrain Stabilized 4-wheel Electric Bike hauls more than just

On today’s festive episode of Quick Charge, Tesla steps up for its owners by calling in mobile charging stations to cut down on wait time. Meanwhile Hyundai has some extra goodies for your stockings and Texas is cleaning up its act. We’ve also got big savings for Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra shoppers, as well

Alec Baldwin will not appear again in court for involuntary manslaughter over a fatal shooting on the set of Rust after New Mexico prosecutors dropped their appeal. The trial against him earlier this year collapsed after just three days over testimony that prosecutors had withheld potential evidence from the defence. Baldwin was holding a gun

Today’s Green Deals feature some hidden gems buried beneath all the bigger sales and events that are still happening through the approaching holiday. First, we have GoTrax’s Z4 PRO Foldable e-bike hitting a new $799 low, as well as a one-day-only sale on the brand’s XR PRO Commuting Electric Scooter at a new $330 low.

Actor Amber Heard has said social media is where lie becomes truth after Blake Lively accused co-star Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment. In a legal complaint, Lively, 37, also claims 40-year-old Baldoni, the film’s director, and the studio behind the movie It Ends With Us embarked on a subsequent “multi-tiered plan” to damage her reputation.

Hyundai’s new IONIQ 9 electric SUV already looks like it’s from the future, but the flagship Calligraphy trim stands apart from the other options. The top-tier model gains added tech, features, and sleek trim-exclusive design elements. A new all-black model was spotted in California, giving us a better look at the top-tier trim on the

The impact of TV drama cutbacks on soaps is “a real tragedy”, according to critically acclaimed writer Jack Thorne. “It feels like we’re killing ourselves a little bit,” the BAFTA-winning screenwriter and playwright has told Sky News. Those who watch the soaps will know Christmas means Turkey trimmings with a side-order of high-drama. While it