BRIEF: Neta parent Hozon starts bankruptcy restructuring
Hozon New Energy, has officially entered bankruptcy restructuring, reflecting troubles at its struggling Neta Auto electric vehicle (EV) brand. On June 13, the National Enterprise Bankruptcy Information Disclosure Platform revealed…
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’s buyout stalls, and Chagee’s returns cool
A group of early investors in NEV maker Zeekr have protested a recent privatization bid for the company, saying it's too low. Will the buyer heed their complaints and raise its offer? And Chagee's maiden quarterly results show its revenue grew at just half the rate of its new store openings. What's behind the evaporting returns?
BRIEF: Xpeng’s EV deliveries zoom in April, as Xiaomi’s sag
China's new energy vehicle (NEV) market continued to show strong demand in April, with several makers reporting strong sales gains for the month. Xpeng Motors (XPEV.US; 9868.HK) was one of…
Apollo Future: A smart car dreamer in jeweler’s clothing?
With only two vehicles delivered in 2024, the company’s vision of transforming from a watch and jewelry seller to maker of high-tech electric cars looks dubious Key Takeaways: Apollo Future…
TikTok in limbo, and Xiaomi’s EV crisis
Two prominent Chinese tech giants, TikTok and Xiaomi, currently face separate but equally critical crises, each testing their resilience overseas and at home. While TikTok battles regulatory uncertainty in the U.S. amid national security concerns, Xiaomi is confronting repercussions of a tragic accident involving its electric vehicles and autonomous driving technology.
BRIEF: Nio to raise $514 million in share placement
Electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio Inc. (9866.HK, NIO.US) announced on Friday it will place nearly 137 million shares for HK$29.46 apiece, representing a 9.49% discount to its Thursday's closing price,…