Xpeng to Launch 8-seater X9 MPV on Dec 1
US stocks closed | The three major indices rose together, the Dow and S&P continued to hit historical highs; most large technology stocks rose, nvidia rose more than 2%, Tesla soared more than 38% in the month, the best performance in nearly two years
US stocks posted weekly gains of over 1%, with the Dow rising by 7.5% in November and the S&P up 5.7%, both achieving the best performance of the year. The Nasdaq accumulated an increase of over 6%, small-cap indices rose by nearly 11%, the chip index rose by 1.5% on Friday but declined monthly, and Tesla saw a monthly increase of over 38%, its best performance in nearly two years.
Geely sent knives to suppliers to bargain? The latest response from both parties!
Source: Securities Times Author: An YuFei Che Auto Enterprises not only send letters to suppliers to negotiate prices, but also "give knives"? Geely has clarified! Recently, the news that "BYD (01211.HK) and SAIC Datong are asking suppliers to reduce prices by 10%" has been fermenting. The incident of the general manager of Geely Automotive (00175.HK) parts purchasing company giving a knife to Chen Yudong, former president of Bosch China in 2023, has also been dug out, interpreted as Geely "sending a knife to negotiate prices." On November 29, Chen Yudong responded on his social media saying: "The knife is real, and the person who gave the knife is a good brother, not for price reduction."
XPeng Expected to See Stronger Vehicle Gross Margin in 4Q -- Market Talk
Hefei issued 44 million yuan in consumer vouchers and Ideal launched a zero-interest financial plan. Local governments and car companies are competing for the year-end "consumption wave".
① On November 29, according to the Hefei Municipal Bureau of Commerce, from November 29 to December 8, 2024, new consumer vouchers for autos will be issued in Hefei, totaling 44 million yuan. ② On the same day, Li Auto announced a limited-time 0% interest policy until the end of the year. From now until December 31, users purchasing the Li L-series and Li MEGA can enjoy a minimum down payment financing plan with 0% interest for 3 years.
Troubles within and without for American car manufacturers: Trump's tariffs and the "price war" in the China car market.
Tariffs may lead to price increases and a decrease in demand. Meanwhile, the fierce price competition in the china automotive industry will pose challenges for usa car companies' operations in china.