Nio’s road to profitability obscured in haze of losses
The NEV maker’s sales fell short of expectation and its losses continued to widen in the first quarter, even as founder Li Bin outlined a route to profitable by year-end…
Zeekr privatization hits a speed bump
At least six of the new energy vehicle maker’s minority shareholders have sent letters to the NEV maker saying a proposed privatization price is too low Key Takeaways: Six minority…
Microvast zooms with turbocharged margin gains
The EV battery maker reported a huge increase in its gross profit margin last year, a significant achievement that can help it stand out in a crowded field Key Takeaways:…
No longer alone at head of the NEV pack, Li Auto shows early adopters don’t always win
While it remains a leader in China’s crowded field of new energy vehicle makers, the company faces growing competition from rivals that are quickly catching up Key Takeaways: Li Auto’s…
BRIEF: XPeng to launch Indonesia EV production by year end
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker XPeng Inc. (9868.HK; XPEV.US) on Monday announced its first overseas manufacturing venture in Indonesia, with plans to start production in the country in the second…
INDUSTRY BRIEF: Nio and BYD report strong January sales gains, but Li Auto falls
Electric vehicle (EV) makers Nio Inc. (NIO.US; 9866.HK) and BYD Co. Ltd. (1211.HK; 002594.SZ) reported strong double-digit sales gains in January, but Li Auto Inc. (LI.US; 2015.HK) stumbled during the…
What’s Ahead for China Inc. Under Trump 2.0?
By Doug Young & Rene Vanguestaine As Donald Trump returns to the White House, the landscape of US-China business and technological relations stands at a critical juncture. Having closely followed…