VW and Rivian launch joint venture, Elon Musk to lead ‘DOGE’
Volkswagen Group (VW) and Tesla rival Rivian have launched a joint venture, with the German car giant increasing its investment in the partnership. The two companies say the deal is now worth $5.8bn (£4.55bn) - up from an initial pledge from VW of $5bn. Shares in the US electric vehicle (EV) maker jumped more than 9%…
BYD Sealion 7 comes to UK, solar cell turns any wall into solar panel
BYD Sealion 7 Specifications for the new Sealion 7 from Chinese EV specialist BYD have been revealed, with the new SUV set to target high-end versions of everything from the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 to the Peugeot E-3008 and Volkswagen ID.5 when it arrives at the end of this year. BYD has confirmed three powertrain options for the…
UK’s EV sales up thanks to discounting, Elon Musk wealth leaps $15 billion following Trump win
The UK new car market fell for the second time this year, down by -6.0% in October to 144,288 new registrations, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The fall was driven by double-digit drops in petrol and diesel vehicle deliveries, down -14.2% and -20.5% respectively. However, uptake…
Spanish brands triumph in Which? rankings of international hotels
A new Which? survey of the best and worst international hotel brands shows well-known brands languishing near the bottom of the table, as three Spanish-owned chains take joint top spot. The consumer watchdog surveyed more than 2,000 members about their experiences staying at international hotel brands in the last year, receiving responses for 37 chains.…
Is my Air Fryer spying on me? Evidence of excessive smart home surveillance
Which? research has found evidence of excessive smart device surveillance - from air fryers demanding permission to listen in on your conversations and sharing data with TikTok, to TVs wanting to know your exact location. The consumer association rated products across four categories and gave them overall privacy scores for factors including consent and what…
BYD revenues overtake Tesla’s, Reddit makes profit for first time
The Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has seen its quarterly revenues soar, beating Tesla's for the first time. It posted more than 200bn yuan ($28.2bn, £21.8bn) in revenues between July and September. This is a 24% jump from the same period last year, and more than Elon Musk's company whose quarterly revenue was $25.2bn. However,…
6 tips to help you save big for Halloween
Halloween may be the time for frightful fun and eerie excitement, but the costs of costumes, decorations, and sweets can quickly turn from treat to trick. Thankfully, celebrating the spooky season doesn’t need to give your wallet a scare. Nathan Hussey, the founder of online clothing shopping assistant Sizify, has shared his top tips…
Is Nintendo Switch 2 about to be announced? Instagram lowers quality of less popular videos
The internet is still convinced a Nintendo Switch 2 announcement is going to happen this month, as a part of a major third-party open world game is also rumoured. It’ll be November on Friday and it’s looking very much like predictions about the Switch 2 – the fan nickname for Nintendo’s next gen console –…
Sky and Now team up with Dogs Trust for pop up Bonfire Night channel
Nearly half of all dogs are affected by Bonfire Night displays, with 45% of owners saying their dog is not calm when they can hear fireworks Sky and NOW have worked with Dogs Trust to curate a programme of films for pets to enjoy with their owners Veterinary surgeon and broadcaster Dr Scott Miller shares…
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launches, Kia EV3 scoops EV award
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has finally dropped for gamers to get stuck into. The Call of Duty (CoD) series is one of the best-selling in history with more than 425 million lifetime sales and has made billions of dollars. But this latest edition comes with a bit of a difference, with it being…
