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The Verge
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Verge
The first big reveal of EA's relaunched college football game
CFB 26 has more coaches, more music, and more commentary. mentions that this year players can expect to hear more than just ' Mo Bamba ' and a few other tracks when facing key downs on the road, with new PA tracks, mascots, band music, and school-specific chants. Other details include cross-platform online Dynasty play, and more than 300 real-world coaches so you can outcoach a photo-realistic version of the leader of your favorite school's rival.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jim Ross, Oklahoma native & legendary wrestling announcer, reveals colon cancer diagnosis
Legendary wrestling commentator Jim Ross announced he has been diagnosed with colon cancer. The Oklahoma native revealed on social media Thursday that he learned of his condition earlier in the week and he is scheduled to have surgery within the next two weeks. Advertisement "I appreciate your concern and support," Ross said. Considered one of the greatest wrestling personalities to put on a headset, Ross became a star during his time in WWE, as he spent more than 20 years with the company through two stints. His passion on calls and ability to capture big moments — plus his catchphrases like "by god" — is what made him a well-regarded voice for wrestling fans. He was paired up with Jerry "The King" Lawler during most of his time with the company, forming one of the most iconic duos in wrestling commentary. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2007. Ross signed with All Elite Wrestling in 2019 and has been with the company since then. He began as the lead play-by-play announcer for the start of AEW Dynamite but the 73-year-old has gone through some health issues during his time with the promotion, resulting in a reduced schedule. Advertisement In October 2021, Ross revealed he was diagnosed with skin cancer, but was cancer-free two months later. In February 2024, he said he had cancer surgery for his right hip. Ross' last time appearing for AEW commentary was in April for the Dynasty pay-per-view. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Jim Ross, legendary wrestling commentator, diagnosed with colon cancer
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Chinese EV buyers no longer consider Tesla a technology leader, warns UBS
BYD has surpassed Tesla as the EV brand in China perceived to have the best technology, according to results from an annual global EV adoption outlook conducted by UBS. New market entrant Xiaomi, best known for its cell phones, is also rising fast in the eyes of Chinese consumers. Tesla's perceived lead in EV technology is under direct assault in China by domestic manufacturers in the world's largest car market. On Tuesday, investment bank UBS warned results from its annual global EV adoption outlook suggested BYD has supplanted Elon Musk's brand as the best all-around choice for buyers—at least in the eyes of Chinese consumers it surveyed. With its expansive range of EVs sold under two separately themed lines, Dynasty and Ocean, founder Wang Chuanfu's carmaker has become the dominant force in the Chinese EV market, where it outsells Tesla by an order of magnitude. 'BYD is now viewed as the technology leader,' the report found, 'and Xiaomi a fast riser.' Already neck-on-neck with Musk's carmaker last year, BYD blew past Tesla in the first quarter and remains on track to exceed Musk's own as the largest EV brand worldwide by vehicles sold. BYD's decision this week to announce deep across-the-board price cuts could further cement its dominance should Tesla refuse to follow the market leader with reductions of its own. The latest weekly sales figures out of China already pointed to Tesla losing ground in the second quarter. Tesla did not respond to a request from Fortune for comment. In its report based on a survey of 10,500 consumers across the world, UBS concluded BYD was the only Chinese carmaker likely robust enough to mount a successful expansion into overseas markets. But it isn't the only Chinese brand to watch. One of the new rivals expected to cut into both BYD and Tesla's share is Xiaomi. Last week this mainstay of the consumer electronics industry unveiled in the YU7 crossover, only its second electric vehicle ever. Yet thanks to its status as a popular mobile handset maker, experts believe it stands a solid chance to poach more Chinese EV buyers away from the competition. When polled about their top choice, the number of Chinese consumers selecting Tesla fell to 14% from 18% last year, UBS found, and now ranked behind both BYD and Xiaomi. Asked more generally about preferences among brands, and not just their top choice, it found that Chinese consumers would rather buy a domestic brand over Tesla. 'Although they do favor Tesla over other foreign OEM brands,' it added. Europe likewise saw survey participants less enthusiastic about Tesla, with Audi and BMW now more likely to be considered over Tesla. The only market where Tesla still scored highly is its home turf of the United States, where 48% of potential EV buyers responded that they would continue considering a car from Musk. UBS saw however a 'meaningful' decline of 9 percentage points as the top choice among fully electric vehicles for U.S. consumers. This could be due to a saturation of the market combined with its limited product range, the bank hypothesized. Mounting evidence of Tesla's declining appeal as an EV brand globally has not affected its share price, however. Shareholders already argue EV sales are no longer relevant to their investment thesis going forward. Tesla may continue to make EVs but for the company's bullish investors their sales to customers are as important to the equity story as Apple's iPod MP3 player in the moment right before the launch of the iPhone. 'We believe the core focus for investors is the AI revolution,' wrote Wedbush analyst Dan Ives on Friday, raising his price target to $500 from $350 on the back of the market's recent bullish sentiment. This story was originally featured on Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
BYD Shares Plunge After Deep Discounts Spark EV Price War Fears
May 27 - BYD (BYDDF) shares tumbled 8.5% on Monday and slid about 4% on Tuesday in Hong Kong, sparking worries of a fresh price war in China's EV market. The largest Chinese electric-vehicle maker cut prices on 22 models, mainly its Ocean and Dynasty series, by 10% to 30% through June 30. The deepest reduction was 34% on the Seal 07 DM-i, equal to 53,000 yuan (6,460). Rival automakers Geely (GELYF), Great Wall Motor (GWLLF) and Xpeng (NYSE:XPEV) also saw shares fall between 4% and 9% as investors fretted that steeper discounts could erode sector profit margins amid slowing demand. BYD's dealer inventory jumped by about 150,000 units in the first four months of 2025, roughly half a month's retail sales, fueling the decision to slash prices, industry data show. Citi analysts reckon the cuts could drive a weekly sales surge of 30% to 40%, helping clear excess stock. Despite the sell-off, BYD's growth remains strong. April NEV deliveries rose 21% year-on-year to 380,089 units, while overseas sales hit a new high for a fifth straight month. In the first quarter, the company sold nearly one million vehicles, logged net income of 9.15 billion yuan and a 20% gross margin, outpacing Tesla's $409 million profit and 16% margin. BYD is also rolling out DeepSeek's R1 AI model for advanced driver-assistance and expanding production in Hungary to boost European volumes. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Euronews
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Euronews
BYD stock plunges after price cuts as EV sales surpass Tesla in Europe
Shares of BYD, the largest Chinese electric vehicle brand, tumbled 8.6% on Monday following news that the company offered steep discounts in some models, sparking concerns about a fresh price war in China's EV markets. The decline continued in Tuesday's Asian session, with BYD shares falling a further 4% in Hong Kong as of 5am CEST. Despite the drop, the stock remains up more than 50% year-to-date on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. In contrast, global competitor Tesla saw little change in its share price on Monday, but remains down 13% year-to-date in 2025. The aggressive pricing strategy has raised concerns over slowing EV demand amid persistent weakness in the Chinese economy and heightened US-China trade tensions. Other major Chinese EV makers also saw declines on Monday, with shares of Geely, Great Wall Motor, and Xpeng falling between 4% and 9% due to fears that deeper discounts could squeeze sector profit margins. BYD announced broad price reductions across 22 electric and plug-in hybrid models, effective until 30 June, according to a post on the company's official Weibo account. The discounts, which range from 10% to 30%, apply to vehicles from its Ocean and Dynasty series. The most significant cut was for the Seal 07 DM-i model, with a discount of 53,000 yuan (€6,460), or 34%. Analysts expect rival Chinese carmakers to follow BYD's lead as domestic competition intensifies. The pricing strategy also appears aimed at reducing the excess inventory of older models. In the first four months of 2025, BYD's dealer inventory rose by approximately 150,000 units, equal to around half a month's worth of retail sales, according to CnEVPost. Citi analysts estimate that the price reductions could drive a 30% to 40% weekly surge in sales. This may potentially offset margin pressure. Despite investor concerns, BYD remains on a strong growth trajectory and continues to challenge Tesla in global markets. In April, BYD reported 380,089 sales of new energy vehicles (NEVs), a 21% year-on-year increase. Overseas sales also set a new record for the fifth consecutive month. In a key milestone, BYD outsold Tesla in Europe for the first time last month, with 7,231 new battery-electric vehicles registered, a 169% year-on-year jump. By comparison, Tesla's sales have fallen across Europe in 2025, a trend attributed in part to growing anti-Tesla sentiment linked to CEO Elon Musk's political involvement. During the first quarter, BYD sold nearly 1 million vehicles, placing it firmly on track to achieve its 2025 target of 5.5 million annual vehicle sales. The company reported a net income of 9.15 billion yuan (€1.11 billion), with a gross profit margin of 20%. This compares with Tesla's $409 million (€359 million) and a 16% margin over the same period. BYD is also investing in advanced driver-assistance systems. The company's adoption of DeepSeek's R1 AI model is expected to rival Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology, potentially at a significantly lower cost. In addition, BYD is China's second-largest battery manufacturer after CATL, giving it a competitive edge in cost control and vertical integration. BYD is likely to remain less impacted by US tariffs as it does not sell passenger vehicles to the US. Instead, it is focusing on Southeast Asia and South America for international growth. The company is also establishing a manufacturing plant in Hungary, which is expected to boost European sales.
