Montreal, Quebec--(Newsfile Corp. - January 15, 2026) - Nio Strategic Metals Inc. (TSXV: NIO) (OTC Pink: NIOCF) ("Nio" or the "Corporation"), a critical mineral exploration company, today announced, subject to the filings with and the approval from the TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV"), that it intends to enter into a shares for services agreement (the "Agreement") to satisfy an aggregate of $27,300 of the Corporation's outstanding debt. An aggregate of 210,000 common shares in the capital of the Corporati ...

Core Viewpoint - NIO plans to deliver 40,000 units of the new ES8 by Q4 2025, aiming for profitability in that quarter with stable gross margins per vehicle [1] Group 1: Company Strategy - CEO Li Bin outlined a mid-to-long-term growth blueprint, targeting an annual sales growth rate of 40% to 50% over the next 3 to 5 years [1]

1月5日，蔚来汽车通过内部邮件宣布，正式成立人工智能技术委员会（AGI Committee），该委员会将 牵头推进AI在全业务链条中的落地执行。 1月15日，智通财经获悉，1月14日，蔚来汽车CEO李斌发表新年首次内部讲话。他表示，蔚来在去年第 四季度交付4万辆全新ES8，每辆车均有稳健毛利，预计2025年第四季度盈利目标可以实现。李斌希 望，接下来3至5年，蔚来汽车能够实现年均40%至50%的稳定增长。 李斌在讲话最后强调，2026年公司面临的最大挑战并非市场、产品或销售，而在于组织内部心态。他表 示，蔚来汽车仍是一家创业公司，必须持续巩固阵地，打持久战，以长期、持续的努力赢得最终胜利。 （智通财经记者 周姝祺） 另外，李斌表示，要推动AI在全业务链条中的系统性落地，构建公司级AI能力体系，覆盖从研发、生 产制造、供应链，到财务、人力资源等所有部门和流程，通过AI全面提升效率。 在内部讲话中，李斌明确了蔚来汽车今年的三项重点任务。首先，确保三款新车型按计划、高质量交 付；其次，加大对智能驾驶的算力投入，目标是发布三个重要智驾版本，重新回到行业领先地位。李斌 指出，在公司整体资源依然紧张情况下，他仍然为智驾部 ...

据了解，蔚来AI战略主要围绕两个方向展开：一是智能驾驶，将持续进行全栈自研，通过年内规划的 三次大版本更新，目标重回行业第一梯队。公司已在算力投入上给予专项支持。 二是AI全业务链落地，将AI应用从研发制造延伸至供应链、销售、财务、人力等所有环节，构建公司 级AI能力体系。李斌强调，蔚来全员需主动拥抱AI，通过每个环节的效率提升，实现公司整体竞争力 的倍增。 李斌表示，目前蔚来在中国市场份额仍不足2%，成长空间巨大。全员需摒弃松懈心态，保持"创业公 司"的奋斗精神，以应对未来的诸多不确定性。 新华财经上海1月15日电1月14日下午，蔚来汽车召开内部会议，蔚来创始人、董事长兼CEO李斌首次发 表2026年内部讲话，公布了公司年度战略目标，核心聚焦于实现稳健增长、全面深化AI技术应用，以 及持续夯实组织体系能力。 李斌表示，回顾2025年，下半年在乐道L90、全新ES8等车型的带动下，蔚来实现销量回升，第四季度 凭借较高毛利车型的放量，有望实现单季盈利，标志着公司进入新的发展周期。 谈及2026年核心目标，李斌表示销量要实现40%-50%的稳健增长，对应销量目标约为45.6万至48.9万 辆，同时要在接下来3-5 ...

Core Insights - 2025 is identified as a critical year for the commercialization of urban NOA (Navigation Assisted Driving) in China, with a projected market scale growth [1] - The report indicates that from January to November 2025, the cumulative sales of passenger cars equipped with urban NOA reached 3.129 million units, with a penetration rate of 15.1%, an increase of 5.6 percentage points compared to the entire year of 2024 [1] Industry Background - NOA technology is seen as a key driver for smart connected vehicles, bridging advanced driver assistance and fully autonomous driving, which is crucial for enhancing user travel experience and asserting China's competitive voice in the global automotive industry [3] - The report highlights that among the passenger cars sold with urban NOA, domestic brands accounted for 2.5373 million units, representing 81.1% of the total, showcasing innovation and competitiveness in the smart connected vehicle sector [3] Market Dynamics - The current market for urban NOA is characterized by a dual-driven model of self-research by car manufacturers and collaboration with third-party suppliers [5] - Major players in self-research include Tesla, NIO, Xpeng, Li Auto, Xiaomi, and others, while approximately 29 brands collaborate with third-party suppliers [5] - The third-party supplier market is dominated by two key players, Momenta and Huawei, which together hold about 80% market share; Momenta's urban NOA installations reached 414,400 units, accounting for 61.06% of third-party suppliers, while Huawei's HI model accounted for 19.76% with 134,100 units [5] Technological Advancements - The rapid iteration of technology and market competition is driving systemic changes in smart driving technology, core architecture, and industrial ecology [9] - The report emphasizes that end-to-end large models are becoming the core engine for NOA technology iteration, facilitating a shift from modular architecture to integrated systems [10] - New energy vehicle manufacturers are building technological barriers through full-stack self-research, while traditional automakers are accelerating technology deployment through partnerships with third-party suppliers [10] Future Outlook - The report anticipates that by 2030, urban NOA will become a mainstream feature in both assisted and autonomous driving [10] - Recommendations for enhancing the high-quality development of NOA include improving top-level design, strengthening technological innovation, enhancing industry collaboration, and exploring global competitiveness for supply chain enterprises [11]

Market Overview - The three major U.S. stock indices closed lower, with the Dow Jones down 0.08%, the Nasdaq down 1.00%, and the S&P 500 down 0.53% [2] - Technology stocks experienced widespread declines, with Oracle and Broadcom falling over 4%, and Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta dropping over 2% [2] - Notably, Intel saw a contrary increase, rising over 3% [2] Chinese Stocks Performance - The Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index decreased by 0.23%, with significant declines in several Chinese companies [2] - Ctrip fell over 17%, Pinduoduo dropped nearly 4%, and electric vehicle manufacturers such as Li Auto, NIO, and Xpeng, along with Bawang Tea, all declined over 2% [2] - In contrast, Bilibili experienced a rise of over 6% [2]

Core Viewpoint - Nio Inc. is facing challenges in the European market due to new EU policies regarding tariffs on China-made electric vehicles, but the company remains committed to expanding its business in Europe [1]. Group 1: EU Policy and Tariffs - The European Commission has formalized conditions for tariff alternatives on China-made electric vehicles, which has led to a decline in Nio's share price [1]. - An anti-subsidy investigation was initiated by the European Commission in October 2023 to assess whether Chinese government support has distorted competition, with potential additional tariffs to be imposed for five years following the probe's conclusion in 2025 [3]. Group 2: Nio's European Strategy - Nio has established direct sales outlets in several European countries and is transitioning to an asset-light model that relies on distributors for expansion [4]. - The company plans to use its Firefly sub-brand to enter additional overseas markets, initially intended for a European debut, but has instead launched the Firefly EV in China due to the EU tariffs [4]. Group 3: Market Performance - Nio's shares have decreased by 1.92%, trading at $4.60 as of the latest update [5].

Group 1 - Hong Kong automotive stocks experienced a decline in the afternoon trading session, with Leap Motor (09863.HK) dropping nearly 4% [1] - NIO Inc. (09866.HK) saw a decline of over 3% [1] - Other companies such as Li Auto (02015.HK) and BYD Company Limited (01211.HK) also followed the downward trend [1]

Core Insights - The Chinese passenger car market is projected to retail 23.78 million units in 2025, reflecting a 4% year-on-year growth, supported by policies like "trade-in" [20][21] - Major domestic automakers such as BYD, Geely, Changan, and Leap Motor have achieved significant breakthroughs, while several joint ventures are showing signs of recovery in China [20][21] Domestic Automakers Performance - BYD set a new annual sales record with 4.60 million units sold in 2025, a 7.73% increase, with pure electric vehicle sales reaching 2.25 million units, up 27.85% [21][22] - SAIC Group sold 4.51 million vehicles in 2025, marking a 12.3% increase, with its new energy vehicle sales growing by 33.1% to 1.64 million units [3][21] - China FAW achieved total vehicle sales of 3.30 million units, a 3.2% increase, with its new energy vehicle sales soaring by 71% to 366,000 units [3][22] - Geely exceeded its sales target with 3.02 million units sold, a 39% increase, and its new energy vehicle sales reached 1.69 million units, up 90% [4][22] - Changan's sales reached 2.91 million units, an 8.5% increase, with new energy vehicle sales growing by 51% to 1.11 million units [4][23] - Chery Group achieved a record high of 2.81 million units sold, with new energy vehicle sales increasing by 54.9% to 903,800 units [5][23] Joint Ventures Performance - Joint ventures are under pressure but some have found ways to adapt, with FAW-Volkswagen selling 1.59 million vehicles, maintaining its position as the top joint venture [26][27] - SAIC Volkswagen achieved sales of 1.06 million units, successfully surpassing the million mark [27] - Toyota's joint ventures in China reported positive growth, with FAW Toyota selling 805,500 units, marking three consecutive years of growth [27][28] New Energy Vehicle Market - The new energy vehicle segment is a common highlight across major automakers, with significant growth reported [21][22] - Leap Motor achieved a remarkable 103% year-on-year growth, delivering 596,600 units in 2025 [29] - Xpeng Motors delivered 429,400 units, a 126% increase, while NIO delivered 326,000 units, up 46.9% [30][31] Export Growth - China's automobile exports are expected to exceed 7 million units in 2025, marking a historic high [16][34] - Chery led the export of Chinese passenger cars with 1.34 million units, a 17.4% increase [34][35] - BYD's overseas sales surpassed 1 million units for the first time, reaching 1.05 million units, a 145% increase [35][36] Globalization Strategies - SAIC Group updated its overseas strategy, achieving 1.07 million units in overseas sales, a 3.1% increase [35][36] - Changan's overseas sales reached 637,000 units, an 18.9% increase, while Geely's overseas sales totaled 420,000 units [36][37] - New energy vehicle startups are also targeting international markets, with Leap Motor and Xpeng making significant strides in overseas deliveries [36][37]

Core Insights - The automotive industry is facing unprecedented supply chain cost pressures due to rising prices of memory chips, metals, and batteries, which are significantly impacting manufacturing costs [1][4][10] - A predicted shortage of memory chips could lead to a supply satisfaction rate of less than 50% in 2026, exacerbating the cost challenges for automakers [2][8] - The competition for resources between the automotive sector and emerging industries like AI and energy storage is intensifying, leading to a resource squeeze on traditional manufacturing [4][11] Memory Chip Price Surge - The global DRAM market is experiencing its strongest price increase in history, with prices for DDR4 and DDR5 rising by 200-300% since last year [2][5] - High-end smart electric vehicles require significant storage, with demand for memory chips expected to reach TB levels, increasing costs per vehicle by hundreds to thousands of yuan [3][6] Impact of Metal Prices - Prices for key metals such as copper, silver, and lithium have been rising, contributing to increased costs in electric vehicle production [3][7] - The use of copper in electric vehicles is significantly higher than in traditional fuel vehicles, amplifying the cost impact [3][10] Supply Chain Challenges - Automakers are struggling to balance supply chain resilience with cost control, leading to potential price increases, configuration adjustments, and delivery delays [1][10] - The competition for high-end storage capacity is skewed in favor of AI companies, which are securing a majority of DRAM production capacity, leaving traditional industries with limited resources [5][6] Long-term Outlook - The supply chain crisis is expected to persist for 3-5 years, with automakers currently absorbing cost pressures without passing them on to consumers [8][10] - There is a growing recognition of the need for supply chain diversification and domestic production capabilities in the semiconductor industry [12][11] Strategic Responses - Automakers are exploring strategies such as long-term supply agreements and partnerships with local suppliers to mitigate risks associated with rising costs [11][12] - The industry may see a shift towards vertical integration, with companies considering in-house production of critical components like batteries and chips [12]