Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick attributed Borderlands 4's softer-than-expected sales to challenges with its problematic PC release, despite Gearbox's claims of a nearly optimal launch, and expects future improvements to boost sales.
While some automakers experienced significant EV sales growth in the US during Q3 2024, others notably declined or failed to report results, highlighting disparities in how companies are capitalizing on the EV market and the end of US EV tax credits.
Despite disappointing sales of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Square Enix assures fans that Part 3 will be a high-quality and fitting conclusion to the remake trilogy, with development progressing smoothly and the game shaping up well for release.
Borderlands 4 has received generally positive reviews with a Metacritic score of 84, ranking slightly below Borderlands 2 but above Borderlands 3, and is performing well in sales, indicating a successful launch for Gearbox and fans alike.
Lexus has discontinued the hybrid LC 500h in the U.S. for 2026 due to extremely low sales, leaving only the V8 version with a 471-horsepower engine available, while the hybrid remains offered in other markets.
A third-party developer reports that sales of third-party titles for the Nintendo Switch 2 were below their lowest estimates during the first two weeks, despite the console's successful launch and a strong lineup of first-party games. Data shows third-party sales account for about 40% of physical software, but the performance of third-party titles remains underwhelming, with some attributing this to the impact of Game-Key Cards. The situation is expected to evolve as more games are released.
Despite the hype surrounding the release of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, industry analysts suggest that the game is underperforming in terms of sales compared to its predecessor, Remake. With no official sales figures released by Square Enix, analysts estimate that Rebirth has sold around 2 million copies in over a month, significantly less than Remake's 3.5 million in three days. Factors such as platform release, pandemic influence, and budgetary differences may impact the game's success according to industry experts.
Stellantis is facing a surplus of unsold vehicles, with the automotive industry experiencing the highest inventory levels since the pandemic began. Weak sales in January have led to an 80-day supply of new vehicles, driving discounts and incentives as dealers work to move the excess stock. Stellantis, along with Chrysler, Dodge, Lincoln, Ram, and Jeep, are among the automakers with the greatest supply surplus, while Japanese automakers like Toyota and Honda have the shortest supply. Despite the challenges, overall sales have increased by 9 percent compared to a year ago, but average listing prices have fallen as dealers strive to sell off the excess inventory.
Tesla China recorded over 18,000 new vehicle insurance registrations in the third week of December, indicating a strong focus on the domestic market. This represents an 18.83% increase from the previous week and brings the total registrations for December to around 41,700. With two weeks remaining in the quarter, Tesla China is on track to surpass its previous domestic delivery record and contribute significantly to the company's goal of delivering 1,800,000 vehicles this year.
Tesla is expected to achieve record sales in China this quarter, with estimates of delivering 155,000 vehicles, a 13% increase from the previous record quarter. Despite its dominance in the Chinese EV market, Tesla's market share is expected to decline due to increased competition from homegrown companies. To continue growing, Tesla needs to expand into lower-tier cities, but the cost of building service centers and stores is a barrier. Competitors like BYD have an advantage through their dealership business model.