If you’ve been waiting to visit Hong Kong, now’s the time to go. The city is currently home to the world’s top-ranked bar and the number one hotel, according to The World’s 50 Best, an organization that takes such things seriously. So, there’s plenty to do for the adventurous and thirsty traveler. Across my visits,…
Lotus Technology, the British sports car maker majority-owned by China’s Geely group, is welcoming Canada’s decision to reset its tariff policy that’s set to result in a dramatic price reduction for its high-performance electric SUV. The automaker said in a press release Saturday that the price of its Wuhan-made Eletre SUV will drop by roughly…
It’s no secret that Chinese automakers want in on the United States. In fact, in a pre-COVID world, several of them were in a race to get sales moving here. But an underdeveloped product line, and then increased geopolitical tensions and tariffs, have shut the door for now. At least, officially, every day, someone asks…
Batteries in electric vehicles that regularly use 100-plus-kilowatts fast chargers degrade faster than those that rely primarily on slow charging, a new study suggests. Using fast chargers more frequently can cause some packs to lose nearly a quarter of their capacity in eight years, it claims. We’ve seen other studies suggest that fast charging has…
Alpina officially joins the BMW Group, ushering in a new era as BMW Alpina. BMW promises to preserve Alpina’s heritage while evolving the brand. The challenge ahead: maintaining Alpina’s unique blend of luxury and performance. As of January 1, 2026, Alpina is officially part of the BMW Group. With the acquisition announced back in 2022…
A European electric vehicle repair shop said Teslas powered by LG battery packs made in China have higher failure rates than those made in Europe or the U.S. The LG cells face accelerated degradation compared to those made by Panasonic. Repairs can cost thousands of dollars and swapping the cells is even more expensive. Tesla…
I’ve tried my fair share of several grocery delivery boxes and meal kit services, many of which seem to blur together. I’d describe most of these services as “mid”, offering notable benefits but nothing notable enough that make me want to use them long-term. After using Hungryroot to order just one box, I was immediately…
AN industry-wide car finance scandal that has been the subject of UK Supreme Court proceedings has sparked scrutiny over whether Islanders have been exposed to unfair agreements – and could be eligible for compensation. Jersey Consumer Chairman Carl Walker told the JEP he had written to more than a dozen finance firms that offer car…
When I think of fall staple foods, I think of pumpkin and sweet potato, which are often associated with comfort foods like pumpkin pie or sweet potato casserole. But many other types of fall produce, like squash, apples, and root vegetables, are also great nutrient-rich ingredients for healthy cooking and adding color to our plates….
Grindr, the publicly-traded company behind the popular dating and social networking app for LGBTQ people, is closer to becoming private. On Friday, two of Grindr’s board members who are also major investors offered to acquire the West Hollywood company for $18 per share in cash, a proposal that would value Grindr at nearly $3.5 billion….