A MAJOR car brand has teased the release of a beloved saloon as an electric vehicle.
Volvo have teased images of the returning S90, dubbed the ES90, which is an electric version of the four-door vehicle.
No official details of the vehicle have been released yet, but TopGear.com believes it will likely take some components from the EX90.
That vehicle has a large 111kWh battery in its floor, supporting charing up to 250kW and claiming a range of 374 miles.
The ES90 could be available as soon as Spring next year, with the EX60 coming afterwards.
New modular design is set to underpin all future electric vehicles from Volvo, beginning with the EX90.
The tech suite will oversee the entire electronics and connectivity package through a single stack.
Using its ‘Superset tech stack’, Volvo will be capable of selecting whichever layers it requires to configure various models in different ways.
An Nvidia chip will power it, and there will be an Android-based interface.
The tech stack will put unto the EX90 initially, with the developing then benefiting the ES90, it is understood.
The ES90’s development will go on to inform the coming EX60, an entirely electric vehicle.
The original Volvo S90 saloon was first teased in December 2015, winning the Production Car Design of the Year award for that year.
It was offered from £32,555, with a 1969cc, four-cylinder turbo diesel.
The S90 went 0-62mph in 8.2 seconds, with a top speed of 140mph.
It measured 4,767mm in length, with a turning circle of 11.4m.
IRENE ALDANA was on the receiving end of the worst cuts in UFC history on yet another historic night for MMA’s top promotion.
The former women’s bantamweight title challenger threw down with Norma Dumont on a stacked UFC Noche card at The Sphere in Las Vegas early on Sunday morning.
A win over Dumont would have put the Mexican back in the hunt for a second crack at 135lbs gold.
But a horror clash of heads early in the fight opened up a huge gash on the right side of her forehead and left her with a mountain to climb.
Veteran commentator Jon Anik couldn’t quite believe his eyes, saying: “So a nasty gash, slot machine-esque, on the forehead of Irene Aldana.
“It was a clash of heads, the cut man did what he could, but Aldana is leaking.”
Dumont didn’t have any sympathy for her opponent and repeatedly targeted the gaping wound.
And by the end of the three-rounder, Aldana was left with a cut worthy of a Hollywood horror film.
MMA fans were blown away by the war wound, with one writing on X: “Holy s**t.”
Another said: “Definitely the worst cut in UFC history.”
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And another said: “Oh that is so f***ed up.”
One remarked: “What a warrior. Life on the line and still standing in defeat.”
Another chimed in: “Did Irene Aldana get hit with an axe in the octagon?”
Proud Mexican Aldana, who suffered a unanimous decision defeat, is no stranger to taking part in gruelling and punishing fights.
She was left unrecognisable last December after going through a three-round war with Karol Rosa at UFC 296 in Sin City.
But she inflicted far more damage than she received that night, closing both of Rosa’s eyes with her crisp boxing.
STRICTLY Come Dancing fans are convinced they have worked out the ‘real reason’ pro dancer Kai Widdrington didn’t get a celebrity partner this series.
Last night’s launch show revealed the pro dancer will be ‘benched’ this time around – despite making to Blackpool last year with TV legend Angela Rippon.
Kai is one of three pros who have missed out on a partner this series, with Carlos Gu and Lauren Oakley also going without.
All three will still participate in the group routines and feature each week on the show.
But fans have taken to internet forums to discuss Kai’s omission, and believe it may have something to do with fellow pro Neil Jones.
Neil was famous for regularly not getting a celebrity partner, and even joked about it on last night’s launch show.
He showed a snap of his baby daughter Havana wearing a babygro with the slogan ‘My daddy FINALLY got a partner’.
And ardent viewers believe Kai was moved aside this year so Neil could get a partner, as they believe that, at 41 years old, this could be his last series.
One wrote on digital spy’s forum dedicated to the show: ” I think this could be Neil’s swansong if the BBC does have a clear out of the pros.
Another agreed, adding: “I did say that a possible reason they gave him a partner this year is as a way to send him off. Unless he was planning on leaving already.”
A third believed another reason for Neil getting a partner over Kai was because he was a better fit for Toyah Willcox, who he was paired with.
They theorised: “I’m not surprised that Neil has been put together with Toyah as she seems to want to go the comedy route and Neil might work for that.”
A fourth agreed, weighing in: “Yeah I get the impression Neil is one of the more unserious pros so I think it could work too.”
Kai expressed his disappointment earlier this week as he broke his silence on the ‘snub’.
He told the Daily Star: “Everyone wants to get a celebrity.
“Unfortunately it wasn’t my time this series. Two boys couldn’t have one this series and sadly I am one of them.
“Some of us don’t get partners and that’s the way it is.
“Let’s see what happens next year. Hopefully I’ll get one then.”
While Kai has not missed out on a partner before, his ex girlfriend and fellow show pro Nadiya Bychkova was left on the subs bench last year.
At the time, Nadiya expressed her own disappointment.
Following the first episode of the last series, Nadiya told fans: “I’m sure you’ll understand that I’m disappointed not to be partnered with a celebrity on @bbcstrictly this series.”
She continued: “It is an amazing show to be a part of and I’m still so excited for all the group numbers, performing with some of our music acts and much much more.
“I’m also looking forward to supporting my fellow pros and I want to wish all the couples the best of luck for the competition this year.”
At the time, then- boyfriend Kai supported her, commenting: “Always shining bright.”
The pair split back in July after two years together.