GM spin-off company will make electric delivery vans with ‘Tesla killer’ battery

GM announced a spin-off company that is a ‘one-stop shop ecosystem’ to speed up shipping and ease the delivery process. Called BrightDrop, it was revealed at the Consumer Electronics Show, along with the new business unit’s all-electric vehicle with a range of 250 miles and battery-powered delivery pallet. The EV600 delivery van is GM’s first … Read more

Company director, 51, who blamed his DYING WIFE in bid to avoid speeding fines is spared jail

Company director blamed his DYING WIFE for speeding fines: Husband, 51, avoids jail after giving police spouse’s name in bid to dodge string of driving offences despite her being in hospital with terminal brain cancer Andrew Laird, 51, of Fryton, near Malton, Yorkshire, received 16 speeding tickets Police said Laird claimed he was not behind the … Read more

Company director, 51, who blamed his DYING WIFE in bid to avoid speeding fines is spared jail

Company director blamed his DYING WIFE for speeding fines: Husband, 51, avoids jail after giving police spouse’s name in bid to dodge string of driving offences despite her being in hospital with terminal brain cancer Andrew Laird, 51, of Fryton, near Malton, Yorkshire, received 16 speeding tickets Police said Laird claimed he was not behind the … Read more

Mark Wright expands Train Wright fitness company as he and brother Josh launch app

Mark Wright expands his Train Wright fitness company as he and brother Josh launch a new app featuring hundreds of video workouts By Georgia Simcox For Mailonline Published: 14:19 GMT, 27 December 2020 | Updated: 14:20 GMT, 27 December 2020 He has been keeping fans in shape with his Train Wright fitness company.  And Mark … Read more

Plumbing company Wolseley is targeted in a £600m buyout war

Plumbing company Wolseley is targeted in a £600m buyout war Private equity firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice is said to be one of the bidders It employs former chief executive of Tesco Sir Terry Leahy as an adviser It is believed Wolseley could change hands for between £400m and £600m By Ben Harrington For The … Read more

Lonely widower, 75, will dine alone on Christmas Day after rejecting vegetarian’s offer of company

Eating alone at Christmas is better than dining with a vegetarian! Lonely widower, 75, who appealed for company REJECTS the only offer of company because ‘he’d rather eat on his own than have lettuce for lunch’ Tony Williams launched his appeal after losing his wife to cancer earlier this year  He received several offers from … Read more

‘Funky’ female-run coffee company backed by Meghan is founded by superfood-fanatic Californian

The CEO of a ‘funky’ powdered latte company backed financially by Meghan Markle is a globe-trotting Californian free spirit who hopes to convince the world of the power of mushrooms and stress-relieving plants known as ‘adaptogens’. Hannah Mendoza founded Clevr Brands in January 2019, after initially selling her powdered drinks at a pop-up coffee shop. … Read more

‘Funky’ female-run coffee company backed by Meghan is founded by superfood-fanatic Californian

The CEO of a ‘funky’ powdered latte company backed financially by Meghan Markle is a globe-trotting Californian free spirit who hopes to convince the world of the power of mushrooms and stress-relieving plants known as ‘adaptogens’. Hannah Mendoza founded Clevr Brands in January 2019, after initially selling her powdered drinks at a pop-up coffee shop. … Read more

Amazon’s self-driving car company reveals its autonomous ‘carriage-style’ robotaxi

Amazon’s self-driving car company reveals its autonomous ‘carriage-style’ robotaxi that hits speeds of 75mph and can travel for 16 hours on a single charge Amazon acquired the self-driving car company Zoox in June 2020 Zoox officially unveiled its autonomous vehicle set to shuttle people around  It has a carriage-style design that seats four passengers facing each other … Read more

Simon Cowell ‘considers legal action against electric bike company’ after breaking back

Simon Cowell is reportedly considering legal action against the manufacturers of his electric bike after breaking his back in a terrifying accident back in August. The TV mogul, 61, and his team are said to be ‘weighing up’ legal options and have been ‘pressing’ the manufacturers, Swindon Powertrain. One lawyer claimed that a successful lawsuit … Read more