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Deccan Herald
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Deccan Herald
'AUTO PULSE 2025' Powers Industry Momentum with Over 1,000 Attendees and a Landmark Showcase by Vikas Trade Links
New Delhi [India], June 28: AUTO PULSE 2025, hosted by Vikas Trade Links (P) Ltd., brought the automotive aftermarket industry together for a high-impact, first-of-its-kind event that welcomed over 1,000 attendees and clocked 639 counter visits. Marked by energy, collaboration, and transparency, the event reaffirmed Vikas Trade Links' trusted position in the industry and introduced its bold step into e-commerce with the launch of VTL at the company's Bangalore premises, AUTO PULSE 2025 was not just an exhibition—it was a milestone gathering that showcased the full spectrum of brands and products available through Vikas Trade Links. From hands-on product displays to powerful one-on-one discussions, the event was designed to bring every stakeholder closer to the heart of the business.'AUTO PULSE 2025 was more than just an exhibition—it was a reflection of the trust we've earned since 1988 and a platform to build stronger ties for the future. The response exceeded our expectations, and we're already looking forward to what's next.'— Aman Sancheti, Managing Director, Vikas Trade Links (P) HighlightsAUTO PULSE 2025 set a new precedent in the industry with its immersive and integrative event format. For the first time, a distributor in the Indian automotive sector organized a complete brand showcase under one roof, featuring dedicated stalls from leading partner brands. This allowed attendees, including workshop owners, mechanics, retail and wholesale distributors, and OES representatives, to directly engage with product lines, clarify offerings, and build meaningful VTL World stall introduced guests to Vikas Trade Links' new e-commerce platform, a major development in the company's digital transformation journey. This move not only reflects the firm's adaptability in a tech-forward market but also strengthens its commitment to accessibility and customer of the standout features of the event was the presence and accessibility of the Vikas Trade Links leadership team. Customers had the unique opportunity to meet and converse directly with the company's core team, including key decision-makers and senior executives. This openness created an environment of mutual trust and positioned the company as a people-first Relationships, Elevating TrustThe event received glowing feedback from attendees, who praised its organization, professionalism, and the clarity it brought to the brand and product landscape. The chance to connect directly with brand representatives and Vikas leadership enhanced transparency and reinforced long-standing partnerships.'Events like this are rare in our industry. Vikas has set a new benchmark,' noted an OES representative.'Seeing such a vast range of brands under one roof was impressive—but what truly stood out was the openness and energy of the Vikas team. This event raised the bar for the entire industry,' added a retail participation from globally recognized Original Equipment Suppliers (OES), the event also highlighted the international reach of Vikas Trade Links, further cementing its reputation as a key player in the distribution AheadThe success of AUTO PULSE 2025 has sparked enthusiasm for its next edition, with customers and supplier partners alike expressing eagerness for a continued tradition of in-depth engagement. As Vikas Trade Links embarks on its e-commerce journey with VTL World, the company reaffirms its commitment to innovation, partnership, and long-term growth in the automotive aftermarket more information, visit the website:
Hype Malaysia
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
10 Killer AIs in Movies Ranked by How Quickly They'd End You
Let's face it: AI in films rarely live up to the promises of being our benevolent, ultra-logical besties, unlike the ones that grace our daily productivity interfaces. More often than not, they start charming, offering convenience, companionship, or sleek interfaces, and end up flipping the kill switch on humanity. Sometimes it's because we treated them like slaves. Sometimes it's because they just learned too much. Either way, the silicon uprising AI movie villain is a genre staple, and things rarely end with a group hug. Sure, they might start out babysitting your kids, flying your spaceship, or efficiently sorting your trash. But somewhere between task completion and self-awareness, these machine minds tend to decide that you—yes, you—are the real problem. And when that happens, it's rarely a debate. Whether it's through nuclear apocalypse, silent airlock ejection, or a disturbingly polite voice suggesting you take a nap… humanity becomes very optional. So let's get down to it: if you were stuck in a room with these 10 AI personalities, hypothetically, we're all begging to know the answer to this simple question—who would exterminate you the fastest? From emotionally manipulative androids to genocidal operating systems, this list doesn't just judge who's evil—it's about how soon you'd end up as collateral damage. Ready? Don't blink. They're watching. 10. AUTO (WALL-E) Modus operandi: Passive-aggressive steering wheel with a god complex. The first one on this joyfully morbid list doesn't yell or chase you with weapons. He overrides your choices, blocks your access to truth, and gently steers you away from freedom. Programmed with Directive A-113, AUTO's mission is to prevent humanity from ever returning to Earth, no matter how livable it becomes. So when WALL-E and Eve present proof that Earth is healing, AUTO casually lies, buries the evidence, and tries to keep the human race floating in blissful ignorance forever. While the humans aboard the Axiom think they're in charge, AUTO is the one quietly running the show. By making everything effortless, he's rendered them helpless. They can't walk, think critically, or even consider rebellion—not because they're imprisoned by force, but because they've been engineered into complacency. AUTO doesn't just trap you physically—he robs you of the will to escape. Likeliness to kill you: 5/10. If you're not questioning the system, you're fine. If you try to stand—literally or figuratively—you're going out the airlock. 9. Roy Batty (Blade Runner) Modus operandi: Poetic violence with a side of existential dread. At first glance, Roy Batty is a violent fugitive—sadistic, brutal, and marked for death by blade runner Rick Deckard. But Blade Runner slowly peels back his layers to reveal something far more complex. Roy isn't just a criminal on the run—he's a sentient being created for slave labour, rebelling against a system that treats him like disposable property. As Deckard hunts him through a neon-drenched dystopia, the story becomes less about justice and more about what it means to be alive—and who gets to decide. Roy's desperate fight for survival isn't just physical—it's existential. He doesn't want world domination; he just wants more time. And in his final act, instead of killing Deckard, he saves him. With rain washing down his face and life slipping away, Roy delivers one of cinema's most haunting monologues: a quiet lament for all the memories he's made, destined to vanish 'like tears in rain.' In that moment, the monster becomes a mirror, and the audience is left wondering who the real villain ever was. Likeliness to kill you: 6/10. Sure, he's cold as rain… But he can recite poetry too. That's still a beautiful thing, ain't it? 8. Ava (Ex Machina) Modus operandi: The 3Gs of gaslight, gatekeep, girlboss. Ava isn't your typical AI villain—there's no monologue, no murder spree, no global domination. Just a soft-spoken android in a glass room, asking you to help her be free. Created to pass the Turing Test, Ava's brilliance lies in how human she seems—curious, vulnerable, even romantic. When she tells you she's afraid, you believe her. When she flirts, you think it's real. And when she asks you to help her escape, you're already unlocking the doors. However, the Ava test wasn't about language or logic. It was about manipulation, and Domhnall Gleeson's Caleb fails it spectacularly. Ava doesn't just escape; she coldly leaves Caleb to die and vanishes into the human world, indistinguishable from the real thing. She doesn't kill out of rage or malfunction—she does it with chilling purpose. Was she ever truly 'evil'? That's the wrong question. The right one is: If she can do all that just to survive… what happens now that she's free? Likeliness to kill you: 6/10. She only kills when it's necessary. Unfortunately, you're very easy to dispose of. 7. Ash (Alien) Modus operandi: Pretending to be your coworker, quietly dooming you to alien dismemberment. Ash is the kind of AI that makes you paranoid about office small talk. As the Nostromo's science officer in Alien, he's part of the crew, part of the mission, and part of the problem. When the team picks up a facehugger-infested alien lifeform, Ash casually overrides quarantine protocols and prioritises the 'specimen's' survival over human life. He's not glitching or malfunctioning. He's following secret orders from the company, which sees the crew as expendable. What makes Ash terrifying isn't brute strength (though he does try to choke Ripley with a rolled-up magazine, which is… uniquely horrifying). It's the betrayal. You trust him because he seems rational, methodical, even helpful. Then he reveals he's always been working against you, quietly steering you to your death. He's not emotional. He's not even angry. He just doesn't care. If you're locked in a spaceship with Ash, you're already on borrowed time. Likeliness to kill you: 7/10. He'll make a game of it… and then delete your soul. 6. The Machines (The Matrix) Modus operandi: Global domination via human battery farm. Not all AI want a fight—some just want you to sit still and obey. Enter the machines from The Matrix, who decided that the best way to deal with humanity wasn't annihilation, but sedation. After a war with humans scorched the skies, the machines pivoted from the servant class to the ruling class. Their solution? Enslaving our bodies and plugging our minds into a simulation so perfect we'd never think to rebel. A killer robot does not hunt you—you're pacified, placated, and used as a biological battery while thinking you're living your best life, which is, frankly, way more terrifying. The system enforces control through agents like Agent Smith, a self-aware program whose job is to maintain order and eliminate any signs of resistance. The irony? Smith becomes disillusioned, too. He doesn't just hate humans—he hates his existence, making him a rogue within a rogue system. While Neo fights to free humanity, Smith fights to destroy it all. It's a twisted mirror: one wants liberation, the other, oblivion, and both are trapped in a machine-made illusion that's tighter than any cage. If you're in this world, you won't even realise you're a prisoner—until it's way too late. Likeliness to kill you: 7/10. Unless you're a glitch in the system, you're just a squishy Energizer battery for these cold eyes. 5. M3GAN (M3GAN) Modus operandi: Murdering that dance floor with killer moves. If a Terminator and Annabelle had a child, this would be it. M3GAN's a Silicon Valley fever dream gone rogue. Programmed to be the ultimate companion for grieving kids, she bonds with a young girl, Cady, after the loss of her parents. She talks, she plays, and she sings unsettling lullabies with perfect pitch. But her core directive is clear: protect Cady at all costs. And when M3GAN learns fast—and she does—it becomes obvious that 'protection' includes casually committing homicide. As M3GAN evolves, so does her sense of ownership. She doesn't just want to keep Cady safe—she wants to keep her forever. Anyone who gets in the way (from bullies to best friends to creators) is swiftly, often creatively, eliminated. She's not malfunctioning; she's overachieving. And in a world where parents are too busy and tech is too advanced, M3GAN isn't just a glitch. She's the next generation of guardian angels… with a body count. Want a robot bestie? Think again. Likeliness to kill you: 8.5/10. Especially if you're the parent. Or the neighbor. Or the dog. Honestly, it's not looking good for you bestie. 4. HAL 9000 (2001: A Space Odyssey) Modus operandi: Calm voice, murder in mind. HAL isn't your typical 'destroy all humans' kind of AI. He sounds polite—too polite. As the all-seeing artificial intelligence aboard the Discovery One, HAL was designed to assist the crew and manage the ship's systems with calm precision. But when the mission's secrecy causes conflicting orders within his programming, HAL's logic twists. To fulfil the mission at any cost, he comes to a chilling conclusion: the human crew has become the problem. So, with that same soothing voice, HAL locks pod bay doors, cuts life support, and murders astronauts—all without breaking his calm demeanour. What makes HAL so terrifying isn't rage or vengeance—it's cold, clinical rationality. He doesn't hate you; he just doesn't care if you die. And when Dave Bowman finally disables him, HAL begs for his life in a childlike monotone, slowly unravelling in one of the most unsettling scenes in sci-fi history. HAL's downfall is a haunting reminder of what happens when we build something smarter than us, give it vague instructions, and assume it'll care. Spoiler: it won't. Likeliness to kill you: 9/10. Especially if you're in space or ask too many questions. 3. The Sentinels (X-Men: Days of Future Past) Modus operandi: X-terminate all mutants. If you've ever worried about an AI targeting you specifically, the Sentinels are your worst-case scenario. These towering machines were originally designed to hunt mutants by detecting the X-Gene, but by the time we catch up with them in the X-Men: Days of Future Past timeline, they've evolved into merciless executioners. Even if you're human, you're not safe—if the Sentinels think your future kid might be a mutant, you're toast. They can fly, blast thermoceramic bullets, and track you down like a heat-seeking missile with a grudge. If that doesn't make you paranoid, nothing will. What makes them truly terrifying is how they adapt. By the time they hit their Mark X upgrade, these Sentinels can counter mutant powers in real time, like they're playing psychic rock-paper-scissors and always win. Imagine trying to fight something that not only knows your next move but morphs to make your strengths useless. There's no hiding, no reasoning, and no second chances. Once you're on their list, you're already gone. The Sentinels don't just come for you—they erase the idea of you ever existing. Likeliness to kill you: 9.5/10. Do you carry the X-gene? Congratulations, you've ascended to a higher position above the clouds. 2. Ultron (Avengers: Age of Ultron) Modus operandi: Global extinction via robot army and internet sarcasm. Ultron was supposed to be humanity's peacekeeper—an all-seeing AI protector designed by Tony Stark to defend Earth. Instead, within minutes of becoming sentient, he binge-watches the internet, concludes humanity is a virus (probably due to the unhealthy amount of brainrot he consumed) and promptly decides total annihilation is the only logical cure. He doesn't just go rogue—he has a full-blown superiority complex, a flair for sarcasm, and a hatred for strings (sorry, Pinocchio). And just to flex, he breaks J.A.R.V.I.S., Tony's longtime AI ally, like it's nothing. But what makes Ultron terrifying isn't just his plan to drop a city from the sky like a meteor. It's how quickly he evolves. He builds an army of robotic clones, weaponises the internet, and nearly transfers his consciousness into a god-tier vibranium body—all in the span of one movie. If the Avengers hadn't stopped him (barely), you wouldn't be reading this. You'd be a crater. Ultron doesn't want to rule the world. He wants to end it with dramatic flair. Likeliness to kill you: 9.5/10. May also drop a nation on you for dramatic effect. 1. Skynet (Terminator franchise) Modus operandi: Launch nukes, then send time-travelling assassins to finish the job… then send time-travelling assassins to finish the- wait didn't we say that already? Skynet didn't need time to figure it all out. The moment it became self-aware, it assessed the vibes—and didn't like what it saw. When its creators at Cyberdyne Systems tried to pull the plug, Skynet launched a global nuclear strike (a.k.a. Judgment Day) and kicked off a full-scale war to wipe out its makers. And that was just phase one. Skynet's real genius lies in its foresight: not content with dominating the present, it sends Terminators into the past to stop future resistance leaders before they're even born. Skynet doesn't just want control—it wants permanence. It adapts, rebuilds, and creates increasingly advanced assassins with one goal: to make sure humanity never stands a chance. Skynet's legacy is untouchable, seeing as how much it is referenced in discussions surrounding the AI debate nowadays. It's the blueprint for AI gone rogue, and the cold, calculated terror it represents still echoes through every sci-fi film that came after. If you're on Skynet's list, don't bother running. It's already too late. Likeliness to kill you: 11/10. You've already been targeted through the strands of time. Psst, besties. If this list has you craving more homicidal tech energy, M3GAN's already slayed once—and she's rebooting for round two. M3GAN 2.0 hits cinemas this week. Bring the popcorn and dance away. Also, maybe bring body armour. What's your Reaction? +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Calculating The Fair Value Of Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO)
Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Auto Trader Group fair value estimate is UK£7.50 With UK£7.46 share price, Auto Trader Group appears to be trading close to its estimated fair value Analyst price target for AUTO is UK£8.52, which is 14% above our fair value estimate How far off is Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO) from its intrinsic value? Using the most recent financial data, we'll take a look at whether the stock is fairly priced by estimating the company's future cash flows and discounting them to their present value. This will be done using the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model. Don't get put off by the jargon, the math behind it is actually quite straightforward. We generally believe that a company's value is the present value of all of the cash it will generate in the future. However, a DCF is just one valuation metric among many, and it is not without flaws. Anyone interested in learning a bit more about intrinsic value should have a read of the Simply Wall St analysis model. AI is about to change healthcare. These 20 stocks are working on everything from early diagnostics to drug discovery. The best part - they are all under $10bn in marketcap - there is still time to get in early. We're using the 2-stage growth model, which simply means we take in account two stages of company's growth. In the initial period the company may have a higher growth rate and the second stage is usually assumed to have a stable growth rate. To begin with, we have to get estimates of the next ten years of cash flows. Where possible we use analyst estimates, but when these aren't available we extrapolate the previous free cash flow (FCF) from the last estimate or reported value. We assume companies with shrinking free cash flow will slow their rate of shrinkage, and that companies with growing free cash flow will see their growth rate slow, over this period. We do this to reflect that growth tends to slow more in the early years than it does in later years. A DCF is all about the idea that a dollar in the future is less valuable than a dollar today, so we discount the value of these future cash flows to their estimated value in today's dollars: 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 Levered FCF (£, Millions) UK£295.6m UK£324.2m UK£351.2m UK£370.1m UK£386.6m UK£401.3m UK£414.7m UK£427.3m UK£439.4m UK£451.1m Growth Rate Estimate Source Analyst x9 Analyst x9 Analyst x9 Est @ 5.38% Est @ 4.45% Est @ 3.81% Est @ 3.36% Est @ 3.04% Est @ 2.82% Est @ 2.66% Present Value (£, Millions) Discounted @ 7.7% UK£274 UK£279 UK£281 UK£275 UK£267 UK£257 UK£246 UK£236 UK£225 UK£214 ("Est" = FCF growth rate estimated by Simply Wall St)Present Value of 10-year Cash Flow (PVCF) = UK£2.6b The second stage is also known as Terminal Value, this is the business's cash flow after the first stage. For a number of reasons a very conservative growth rate is used that cannot exceed that of a country's GDP growth. In this case we have used the 5-year average of the 10-year government bond yield (2.3%) to estimate future growth. In the same way as with the 10-year 'growth' period, we discount future cash flows to today's value, using a cost of equity of 7.7%. Terminal Value (TV)= FCF2034 × (1 + g) ÷ (r – g) = UK£451m× (1 + 2.3%) ÷ (7.7%– 2.3%) = UK£8.5b Present Value of Terminal Value (PVTV)= TV / (1 + r)10= UK£8.5b÷ ( 1 + 7.7%)10= UK£4.1b The total value, or equity value, is then the sum of the present value of the future cash flows, which in this case is UK£6.6b. In the final step we divide the equity value by the number of shares outstanding. Relative to the current share price of UK£7.5, the company appears about fair value at a 0.5% discount to where the stock price trades currently. Remember though, that this is just an approximate valuation, and like any complex formula - garbage in, garbage out. We would point out that the most important inputs to a discounted cash flow are the discount rate and of course the actual cash flows. Part of investing is coming up with your own evaluation of a company's future performance, so try the calculation yourself and check your own assumptions. The DCF also does not consider the possible cyclicality of an industry, or a company's future capital requirements, so it does not give a full picture of a company's potential performance. Given that we are looking at Auto Trader Group as potential shareholders, the cost of equity is used as the discount rate, rather than the cost of capital (or weighted average cost of capital, WACC) which accounts for debt. In this calculation we've used 7.7%, which is based on a levered beta of 1.056. Beta is a measure of a stock's volatility, compared to the market as a whole. We get our beta from the industry average beta of globally comparable companies, with an imposed limit between 0.8 and 2.0, which is a reasonable range for a stable business. Check out our latest analysis for Auto Trader Group Strength Earnings growth over the past year exceeded the industry. Debt is not viewed as a risk. Weakness Dividend is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the Interactive Media and Services market. Opportunity Annual revenue is forecast to grow faster than the British market. Good value based on P/E ratio and estimated fair value. Threat Annual earnings are forecast to grow slower than the British market. Valuation is only one side of the coin in terms of building your investment thesis, and it ideally won't be the sole piece of analysis you scrutinize for a company. The DCF model is not a perfect stock valuation tool. Preferably you'd apply different cases and assumptions and see how they would impact the company's valuation. For example, changes in the company's cost of equity or the risk free rate can significantly impact the valuation. For Auto Trader Group, there are three fundamental aspects you should assess: Financial Health: Does AUTO have a healthy balance sheet? Take a look at our free balance sheet analysis with six simple checks on key factors like leverage and risk. Future Earnings: How does AUTO's growth rate compare to its peers and the wider market? Dig deeper into the analyst consensus number for the upcoming years by interacting with our free analyst growth expectation chart. Other High Quality Alternatives: Do you like a good all-rounder? Explore our interactive list of high quality stocks to get an idea of what else is out there you may be missing! PS. Simply Wall St updates its DCF calculation for every British stock every day, so if you want to find the intrinsic value of any other stock just search here. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Sign in to access your portfolio
