Key Takeaways Chinese automakers unveiled electrified cars, hybrids and pickups at the WesBank Festival of Motoring, targeting price-sensitive and affluent South African buyers. Rapid market share gains as affordable Chinese models drive EV adoption; about 40% of new-vehicle financing last month were Chinese brands, from 0.01% in 2016. Manufacturers plan portfolio expansion,…
Reacher star Alan Ritchson almost landed a major DCU role, according to a new report. The actor has been lobbying to play Batman in James Gunn’s DC Universe for years, though it appears the character he almost got cast as was not the Dark Knight. While appearing on The Hot Mic, scooper Jeff Sneider revealed…
Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are expected to visit Central Asian Kyrgyzstan on Monday to attend a two-day summit that will also be attended by the leaders of Iran and India, of a regional bloc seeking to counter the West, AFP reports, writes UNN. Details Around a dozen heads of state…
Picture the scene. After a routine blood test, you visit your GP for the results. “It’s all good,” says the doctor reassuringly. “The only problem is that you’re getting older.” Then, with a flourish of the prescription pad, the doctor adds: “But I can help you with that. Take these tablets. They’ll slow the ageing…
Key Points Nebius Group‘s (NASDAQ: NBIS) stock has surged after the artificial intelligence infrastructure company delivered a blockbuster second quarter. Revenue jumped 454% year over year to $582 million,while adjusted EBITDA reached $236 million. The company also signed four AI cloud contracts worth more than $1 billion each. Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal…
1 Premier League outfit Fulham are continuing to keep a close eye on the academy setup at La Liga giants Real Madrid ahead of the upcoming summer transfer deadline. This comes amid the understanding that Manuel Ángel is the latest Blancos talent to have made his way onto the radar of those in the boardroom…
China has removed General Zhao Zongqi, who headed the Western Theatre Command of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) during the 2017 Doklam standoff and the 2020 Galwan Valley clash with India, from the country’s top political advisory body. It was later reported that Zhao authorised the Galwan operation to “teach India a lesson”. It is…
LONDON (AP) — Rayan Cherki scored two goals in five minutes and Erling Haaland also got a brace as Manchester City won at Crystal Palace 4-1 to maintain its perfect start to the Premier League on Friday. Haaland, the league top goal-scorer last season, opened his account after 17 minutes with a neat header. Cherki…
Toyota Motor (TSE:7203) plans to manufacture its next generation Lexus electric vehicle in China before Japan and other markets. The decision marks a break from Toyota’s traditional manufacturing approach that typically prioritised domestic production for new Lexus models. By focusing on China first, Toyota is targeting the world’s largest EV market and aligning new Lexus…
Spider-Man: Brand New Day appears to be on track to beat one of James Cameron’s most beloved films at the box office. After breaking several box office records, the new Spider-Man film has grossed $2.32 billion globally. That puts it just under Titanic, which it is expected to pass this weekend. According to The Hollywood…