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Daily Mirror
3 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Land Rover driver who killed mum on e-bike in hit-and-run is jailed for 5 years
A man who killed a mum and left her boyfriend needing his leg amputated after knocking them off an e-bike in a hit and run has been jailed. Keaton Muldoon faced trial over the murder of 25-year-old Alana Armstrong – who died at the scene in Pleasley, Derbyshire – but was found not guilty by a jury at Derby Crown Court. He was also cleared of causing grievous bodily harm with intent to Ms Armstrong's boyfriend Jordan Newton-Kay, who had his right leg amputated 15cm above the knee after the crash. Muldon, 23, had already pleaded pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving before his trial began in May and today has been sentenced to five years and three months. He was also banned from driving for 12 and half years. Derbyshire Police said CCTV footage showed his car following two e-bikes before ramming one of the bikes, causing the rider and the passenger to fall off. The car then drove off from the scene without stopping Muldoon, who the court heard was a drug dealer, told the jury of 11 women and one man on Tuesday that he 'did not know' he had hit anyone while driving his Land Rover Discovery on the evening of November 26 last year, and thought he had overtaken Mr Newton-Kay's bike at a passing point. The prosecution alleged that Muldoon 'pursued' the couple, and another electric bike ridden by a friend of Mr Newton-Kay, after they stopped near the defendant's 4×4 at a lay-by. The defendant told the court he feared he was going to be robbed but did not 'chase' the Sur-Ron off-road bike for more than a mile from the lay-by. Muldoon, who was father to a newborn baby at the time of the collision, told the court he lied to police that his uncle had possession of the Land Rover at the time of the collision because he was 'scared' about the murder investigation. He told the jury earlier this week: 'My head was all over, I didn't know what to think. I knew I wasn't going to see my children for a bit. I just had a newborn baby. I promised I would always be there.' Det Con Stevie Barker, of the East Midlands Special Operations Unit, said after the trial: "Alana was just 25 when she died, leaving her son without his mum, and her family grieving the loss of a young woman who had so much life ahead of her. "The consequences of Muldoon's behaviour on that night have led to the death of Alana and a lifetime of grief for her family. In addition, Jordan, the rider of the bike, also suffered life-changing injuries. "He then didn't even have the decency to admit what he had done in interview, instead trying to put the blame on someone else. It was months later before he accepted that he was the driver of the vehicle."
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
As INEOS looks to grow in the US, it must deal with Trump's tariffs and the 'Chicken Tax' on trucks
While Land Rover has its new Defender, some customers yearn for the old boxy, body-on-frame brute. The one that seemed to be in every issue of National Geographic in the '70s and '80s. Enter the INEOS Grenadier. The brainchild of billionaire Jim Ratcliffe, founder of London's INEOS Group, the Grenadier is the spiritual successor of those older British off-roaders. The rugged Grenadier went on sale in the US last year, and things started well, with decent sales of around 8,000 units, starting at $78,900, and targeted sales growth of 50%. But then, INEOS got hit with President Trump's tariffs. INEOS builds its vehicles in France, and that means it's under EU trade restrictions and gets hit with a 25% US auto sector tariff, which could be more if the EU doesn't get a deal done with the White House by Aug. 1. 'We find ourselves right in the eye of the storm,' INEOS CEO Lynn Calder told Yahoo Finance. 'So even once there was a tariff deal negotiated ... between the UK and the US, that meant nothing for us.' Currently, UK auto imports to the US "only" face a 10% tariff rate. Read more: What Trump's tariffs mean for the economy and your wallet In April, INEOS said it would be capping tariff price increases at 5% on its vehicles. While a 15% proposed tariff on EU goods like autos sounds better than the alternative of 25% and up, a peculiar issue affects INEOS with regard to its latest product, the pickup truck version of the Grenadier known as the Quartermaster. 'The Quartermaster is also a European-made pickup truck that also attracts [a] 'chicken tax.' So we've taken an absolute double whammy on this vehicle, which is a perfect car for the US market,' Calder said. The "chicken tax" is a remnant of trade policy originating in the 1960s. Following European tariffs on US poultry, the US imposed a 25% tariff on foreign-made light trucks — a trade policy that still stands today. At the time, the tariffs on light-duty trucks were a protectionist measure against Volkswagen (VWAGY). This means there is a 50% tariff right now on the Quartermaster, Calder said, which currently starts at $92,900. A quick trade resolution can't come fast enough for European automakers like INEOS. If and when that comes to pass, INEOS can focus on its next offering in the US, the midsize Fusilier SUV, which will come in both EV and range-extending hybrid options and likely have a lower starting price. And looking beyond that, Calder said the option of building INEOS vehicles in the US is on the table. Assuming it's feasible, the move would make sense for an automaker targeting the lion's share of its sales in the States. INEOS is going to need all the help it can get. It is competing in a hyper-competitive luxury SUV market in the US dominated by Cadillac (GM), BMW ( Mercedes (MBGAF), and Land Rover. A hybrid, midsize SUV like the Fusilier, made in the US, would help make INEOS a bigger player in an SUV-crazed market. Chicken tax or no chicken tax. Pras Subramanian is the lead auto reporter for Yahoo Finance. You can follow him on X and on Instagram.
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
As INEOS looks to grow in the US, it must deal with Trump's tariffs and the 'Chicken Tax' on trucks
While Land Rover has its new Defender, some customers yearn for the old boxy, body-on-frame brute. The one that seemed to be in every issue of National Geographic in the '70s and '80s. Enter the INEOS Grenadier. The brainchild of billionaire Jim Ratcliffe, founder of London's INEOS Group, the Grenadier is the spiritual successor of those older British off-roaders. The rugged Grenadier went on sale in the US last year, and things started well, with decent sales of around 8,000 units, starting at $78,900, and targeted sales growth of 50%. But then, INEOS got hit with President Trump's tariffs. INEOS builds its vehicles in France, and that means it's under EU trade restrictions and gets hit with a 25% US auto sector tariff, which could be more if the EU doesn't get a deal done with the White House by Aug. 1. 'We find ourselves right in the eye of the storm,' INEOS CEO Lynn Calder told Yahoo Finance. 'So even once there was a tariff deal negotiated ... between the UK and the US, that meant nothing for us.' Currently, UK auto imports to the US "only" face a 10% tariff rate. Read more: What Trump's tariffs mean for the economy and your wallet In April, INEOS said it would be capping tariff price increases at 5% on its vehicles. While a 15% proposed tariff on EU goods like autos sounds better than the alternative of 25% and up, a peculiar issue affects INEOS with regard to its latest product, the pickup truck version of the Grenadier known as the Quartermaster. 'The Quartermaster is also a European-made pickup truck that also attracts [a] 'chicken tax.' So we've taken an absolute double whammy on this vehicle, which is a perfect car for the US market,' Calder said. The "chicken tax" is a remnant of trade policy originating in the 1960s. Following European tariffs on US poultry, the US imposed a 25% tariff on foreign-made light trucks — a trade policy that still stands today. At the time, the tariffs on light-duty trucks were a protectionist measure against Volkswagen (VWAGY). This means there is a 50% tariff right now on the Quartermaster, Calder said, which currently starts at $92,900. A quick trade resolution can't come fast enough for European automakers like INEOS. If and when that comes to pass, INEOS can focus on its next offering in the US, the midsize Fusilier SUV, which will come in both EV and range-extending hybrid options and likely have a lower starting price. And looking beyond that, Calder said the option of building INEOS vehicles in the US is on the table. Assuming it's feasible, the move would make sense for an automaker targeting the lion's share of its sales in the States. INEOS is going to need all the help it can get. It is competing in a hyper-competitive luxury SUV market in the US dominated by Cadillac (GM), BMW ( Mercedes (MBGAF), and Land Rover. A hybrid, midsize SUV like the Fusilier, made in the US, would help make INEOS a bigger player in an SUV-crazed market. Chicken tax or no chicken tax. Pras Subramanian is the lead auto reporter for Yahoo Finance. You can follow him on X and on Instagram.
Khaleej Times
8 hours ago
- Automotive
- Khaleej Times
JAECOO J5 set to make UAE debut with stylish, tech-forward urban SUV
In a market where cutting-edge design, advanced technology, and elevated comfort drive consumer choice, OMODA&JAECOO UAE has officially announced the upcoming launch of the highly anticipated JAECOO J5 — a striking new SUV set to hit UAE roads this August. Combining head-turning, off-road-inspired design with city-friendly features, the JAECOO J5 presents a bold, lifestyle-oriented alternative to traditional SUVs offered at a significantly more accessible price point. Blending the aesthetic DNA of iconic brands like Land Rover with forward-thinking innovation, the JAECOO J5 1.5T FWD is crafted for discerning city drivers who seek style, safety, and smart technology without compromising on comfort or affordability. Though classified as an urban SUV, the JAECOO J5's design language draws heavily from rugged, adventure-ready icons — most notably the Land Rover Discovery Sport. That's no coincidence. The vehicle's design team includes former Land Rover designers, evident in its muscular stance, squared-off edges, and strong silhouette. The result? A commanding road presence that perfectly fits the aesthetic tastes of the UAE's style-conscious drivers. Further enhancing its appeal is the optional Eco Kit — a factory-style package that adds sporty cladding and adventure-inspired exterior details, while retaining the ease and comfort required for urban life. Under the hood, the UAE-spec JAECOO J5 is powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, delivering smooth, responsive performance ideal for daily city drives and weekend getaways. Its front-wheel-drive (FWD) setup ensures a stable, fuel-efficient ride suited to the region's modern roads. Inside, the JAECOO J5 offers a contemporary, tech-forward cabin focused on intuitive design and everyday comfort. Highlights include an electronic column shifter, a sleek, minimalist dashboard, and seamless digital displays, all reflecting a premium interior ethos rarely found in this segment. A 1.45㎡ panoramic sunroof floods the cabin with natural light —perfect for soaking in Dubai's sunsets or Abu Dhabi's skyline. For entertainment enthusiasts, the JAECOO J5 takes things up a notch with an available karaoke audio system, complete with noise-cancelling microphones and an optional subwoofer turning every drive into a personal sound studio experience. On the safety front, the JAECOO J5 impresses with a 540° panoramic camera system, offering a complete view around and beneath the vehicle ideal for navigating tight parking spots or busy urban settings. Set for its official UAE launch in August 2025, the JAECOO J5 positions itself as a value-driven, lifestyle-enhancing SUV that blends luxury-inspired design with everyday practicality. Whether you're cruising down Sheikh Zayed Road, heading to brunch, or making a stylish entrance at the valet —the JAECOO J5 is designed to turn heads and elevate the everyday drive.
Times
15 hours ago
- Times
Welcome to our 600-acre island. Population: just us
There are two kinds of people. There are those who see a rental cottage on a private island with its own boat and think 'wow' — and then there is my wife. 'No way,' she says. 'I like boats — I just don't want to be in one when you're driving.' Which is why, weeks later, I am baffled to find ourselves two-thirds of the way along the Ardnamurchan peninsula at Laga Bay — the launch spot for the crossing to the Isle of Carna where our cottage (and boat) await. The good news before our descent to Laga Bay is that no one is worrying about the boat on Carna any more. The bad news is that's because all any of us can think about is the alarmingly steep drive down to the water. 'This can't be right,' says one of the kids, peeping over the dashboard like he's at the top of the Big One in Blackpool. 'I'm getting out,' says my wife. 'It'll be fine,' I say, while simultaneously wishing I could join her. Turns out it's a doddle — but as private island arrivals go, it's not exactly Richard Branson saying 'Welcome to Necker'. It's more like, 'Toughen up, townie — west coast rules now.' Unloading the car, I try hard not to meet my wife's gaze. We are greeted by the friendly Carna caretaker, Andy Jackson, who helps lug our bags and food boxes across the wobbly pontoon to his boat. He ferries us 20 minutes across Loch Sunart to Carna. A seal pops up beside the prow; terns dance in our slipstream; and Highland summits glower above the water in all directions. Reaching Carna, we lug the bags across another pontoon and load them into an ancient Land Rover, which Jackson drives the short distance to our cottage while we walk. It's taken less than four hours to get here from central Scotland — but it feels a hell of a long way from home. • Shore thing — the Secret Coast holiday home of your dreams The cottage, Carna House, is a time warp of tradition: tongue-and-groove panelled walls, antique chests and gas lamps. It had its last serious refit in the 1920s and boy, does it show, though only in the best possible way. No wi-fi, no phone signal — just an old-money fantasy of hardbacks and board games, wood by the stoves, well-thumbed guides to Britain's birds and flowers. Jackson shows us how to light the lamps and then he's off. It's just us, the island and a bunch of books on mallards and moss campions. 'What shall we do?' asks the 21-year old, checking his phone for a signal for about the 19th time. So what do you do on a roughly one-square mile island with one teenager, three early twentysomethings — and zero Netflix or TikTok? A lot of chatting, it turns out. For an entire afternoon we sit out front, talking rubbish, scanning the bay for otters and saying hi to the curious cows who come over to watch us from across the fence. It helps that it's one of those boiling mid-June weekends when even the midges give up; but even on a rain-sodden afternoon in November, the unexpected thrill of being here with only your family for distraction would stir the soul and supercharge the serotonin. • Isle of Eriska hotel review: complete bliss on a private island Next day Jackson returns for our boat tutorial — a moment my wife and I have avoided discussing since that first fractious conversation. But is it because Jackson is the local coastguard? Or has 24 hours of island life somehow made my wife forget how inept I can be? Either way, Jackson is suddenly gone and the six of us are chugging up the straits between Carna and the Morvern peninsula in search of a nearby seal colony. It is a thrillingly Swallows and Amazons moment. We cut the engine and drift past the seals. One pops up beside the boat; others lift a head then go back to basking in the sun. An eagle traverses the skyline. Eventually, reluctantly, we turn and circle back around Carna, one of my sons taking over controls as I join my wife at the front of the boat. And so the days pass: we paddleboard, take the boat out and occasionally wander five minutes over to the barn to see if we can pick up wi-fi. One day we walk to the wee peak at the top of the island for views across a dizzying foreverness of summit and sea; another day Huw MacBride from SeatrekScotland ( comes over to take us snorkelling in the bay. But mostly we just sit outside the cottage, stare at the view — and talk. • The splendid Scottish island in easy reach thanks to a new ferry 'How was it? Jackson asks, ferrying us back to the mainland at the end of our stay. 'Special place, isn't it?' I look back to the cottage, to the wee patch of grass where we spent so many hours, to the cows now cooling themselves in the shallows. Special is right. Details Jeremy Lazell was a guest of Carna ( Three nights' self-catering for eight at Carna House costs from £1,462.50; one week costs from £2,250
