Core Viewpoint - The resignation of Li Lizhong, the chairman of Zotye Auto, after only two months in office, raises concerns about the company's leadership stability and ongoing operational challenges, as the company struggles to revive its production and sales [1][3][10]. Group 1: Leadership Changes - Li Lizhong resigned from his positions as chairman and director of Zotye Auto due to personal family reasons, having served only two months since his appointment on October 30 [1][3]. - The company has nominated Han Biwen as a candidate for the non-independent director position, with his term starting upon approval at the shareholders' meeting [3][12]. - Han Biwen has extensive experience in the automotive industry, having held various positions at Chery Automobile and is expected to bring valuable expertise to Zotye Auto [4][15]. Group 2: Company Performance - Zotye Auto has faced significant operational difficulties, with production and sales of complete vehicles nearly halted; the company sold only 14 vehicles last year [1][7]. - The company has reported continuous losses since 2019, with a total of six years of losses, and declared bankruptcy reorganization in September 2020 due to insolvency [7][16]. - The latest financial report indicates that for the first three quarters of this year, Zotye Auto generated revenue of 419 million yuan, an increase of 8.98% year-on-year, but still reported a net loss of 223 million yuan, which is a 33.13% increase in losses compared to the previous year [9][19]. Group 3: Market Position and Future Outlook - Zotye Auto's main revenue sources have shifted to components like automotive instrument parts and stamping welding parts, while complete vehicle production has stagnated [7][16]. - The company has not resumed vehicle production this year due to a lack of operational funds, indicating ongoing financial challenges [18].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the revival attempts of struggling automotive companies, referred to as "zombie car manufacturers," highlighting their efforts to restructure and attract investment despite their previous failures and challenges in the competitive market [1]. Group 1: Company Restructuring and Investment - Jidu Auto, backed by Baidu and Geely, has initiated a pre-restructuring process, attracting interest from various investors, including those from real estate and technology sectors [1]. - Zhejiang Qianhe Automobile Co., Ltd. was established in mid-December, focusing on electric logistics vehicles, having transitioned from real estate to high-end manufacturing [1]. - Robo.ai Inc. from Dubai has applied to participate in Jidu's restructuring as a strategic investor [3]. - WM Motor has announced plans to resume production of its EX5 and E5 models, aiming for significant sales and revenue targets by 2026 [5]. Group 2: Financial Health and Challenges - Companies like Shanzi Gaoke, which has transitioned to automotive manufacturing, face financial difficulties, with assets reported at 8.8 billion yuan and significant debt obligations [7]. - WM Motor's new backer, Xiangfei Automotive, was established in September 2023, raising concerns about its financial stability given its ties to the struggling Baoneng Group [8]. - The new board of directors at Zotye Auto includes several members with backgrounds in Chery Automobile, suggesting potential financing involvement from Chery [9]. Group 3: Market Viability and Future Prospects - Despite signs of revival, the long-term viability of these "zombie car manufacturers" remains uncertain due to their outdated products and lack of competitiveness [13]. - Companies like Nezha Auto and WM Motor have seen declining sales, raising questions about their ability to attract consumers with older models [14]. - The article suggests that the best path forward for these companies may involve selling production lines or engaging in contract manufacturing with more competitive firms [16].

证券日报网讯12月29日，众泰汽车（000980）发布公告称，公司将于2026年1月14日14：30召开2026年 第一次临时股东会。 ...

（编辑 楚丽君） 证券日报网讯 12月29日，众泰汽车发布公告称，众泰汽车第九届董事会2025年度第七次临时会议审议 通过《关于提名韩必文先生为公司第九届董事会非独立董事的议案》《关于变更会计师事务所的议案》 《关于召开2026年第一次临时股东会的议案》。 ...

Core Viewpoint - Zhongtai Automobile (000980.SZ) announced the resignation of Chairman Li Lizhong due to personal family reasons, effective immediately, which raises questions about the company's leadership stability and future direction [1] Group 1: Resignation Details - Li Lizhong submitted a written resignation report, stepping down from his positions as Chairman, Director, and Chairman of the Strategic Committee and Nomination Committee [1] - Following his resignation, Li Lizhong will no longer hold any position within the company [1] Group 2: Board Meeting and New Nomination - To ensure the normal operation of the board, the company convened the seventh temporary meeting of the ninth board on December 28, 2025, to address the leadership transition [1] - The board approved the nomination of Han Biwen as a non-independent director candidate, with his term starting from the date of shareholder meeting approval until the end of the ninth board's term [1]

Group 1 - The chairman of Zotye Auto, Li Lizhong, has resigned from his positions due to personal family reasons, which will not affect the normal operation of the board or daily business [1] - The company will promptly complete the election of a new chairman and fulfill its information disclosure obligations [1] - Han Biwen has been nominated as a candidate for a non-independent director of the ninth board, with a term starting from the date of approval by the shareholders' meeting until the end of the ninth board's term [1] Group 2 - Li Lizhong previously held multiple positions at Chery Automobile, including executive vice president and chairman of Chery New Energy, and was elected chairman of Zotye Auto in late October this year [3] - Han Biwen, the new president of Zotye Auto, also has a long history with Chery, having worked there for 23 years [3] - Zotye Auto announced a change in its accounting firm, proposing to appoint Zhongming Guo as the auditing institution for the 2025 financial report and internal control audit, with a one-year term [5] Group 3 - The previous accounting firm, Zhongxing Caiguanghua, is under investigation by the China Securities Regulatory Commission for other audit-related issues, prompting the change to avoid impacts on the 2025 audit [5] - The company has communicated with the previous accounting firm regarding the change, and both parties have confirmed there are no objections to this decision [5]

Group 1 - The core point of the article is that Zhongtai Automobile held a temporary board meeting to discuss the proposal for the first extraordinary shareholders' meeting of 2026 [1] - For the first half of 2025, Zhongtai Automobile's revenue composition was 55.19% from the transportation equipment manufacturing industry and 44.81% from the metal furniture manufacturing industry [1] - As of the report date, Zhongtai Automobile's market capitalization was 18.4 billion yuan [1] Group 2 - The article also mentions the emergence of a new type of chip in China that bypasses the limitations of lithography machines, which is significant for AI training and embodied intelligence [1] - The new chip can be mass-produced using mature processes of 28 nanometers and above [1]

人民财讯12月29日电，众泰汽车（000980）12月29日公告，因个人家庭原因，李立忠申请辞去公司第九 届董事会董事长、董事职务，同时一并辞去公司董事会战略委员会主任委员、提名委员会委员职务，辞 职后李立忠不再担任公司任何职务。 ...

特别提示： 证券代码：000980 证券简称：众泰汽车 公告编号：2025-125 众泰汽车股份有限公司 关于变更会计师事务所的公告 本公司及董事会全体成员保证公告内容真实、准确、完整，没有虚假记载、 误导性陈述或重大遗漏。 1、拟聘任的会计师事务所名称：北京中名国成会计师事务所（特殊普通合 伙） 2、前任会计师事务所名称：中兴财光华会计师事务所（特殊普通合伙） 3、改聘会计师事务所的原因及前任会计师的异议情况：前任会计师事务所 中兴财光华会计师事务所（特殊普通合伙）（以下简称"中兴财光华"）因其他 个别审计业务被中国证券监督管理委员会立案调查，为避免该事项对公司 2025 年度审计工作产生影响，结合公司业务发展和审计需求等实际情况，根据《国 有企业、上市公司选聘会计师事务所管理办法》（财会〔2023〕4 号）等相关规 定，经公司充分了解其执业能力后，现拟聘请北京中名国成会计师事务所（特 殊普通合伙）（以下简称：中名国成）担任公司 2025 年度财务报告审计机构和 内部控制审计机构。公司就变更会计师事务所相关事项与原聘任会计师事务所 进行了充分沟通，双方均已确认就本次变更会计师事务所事项无异议。 （一）机构信 ...

证券代码：000980 证券简称：众泰汽车 公告编号：2025—124 众泰汽车股份有限公司 关于董事长辞职暨提名非独立董事候选人的公告 本公司及董事会全体成员保证公告内容真实、准确、完整，没有虚假记载、 误导性陈述或重大遗漏。 一、董事辞职的情况 众泰汽车股份有限公司（以下简称"公司"）董事会于近日收到公司董事长李立忠先 生的书面辞职报告。因个人家庭原因，李立忠先生申请辞去公司第九届董事会董事长、 董事职务，同时一并辞去公司董事会战略委员会主任委员、提名委员会委员职务，辞职 后李立忠先生不再担任公司任何职务。 1 事会届满之日止。 上述任职生效后，公司第九届董事会中兼任公司高级管理人员以及由职工代表担任 的董事人数总计未超过公司董事总数的二分之一，符合相关法律法规及《公司章程》的 规定。 三、备查文件 1、李立忠先生的辞职报告； 2、深交所要求的其他文件。 特此公告。 根据《中华人民共和国公司法》《深圳证券交易所上市公司自律监管指引第 1 号 ——主板上市公司规范运作》及《公司章程》等相关规定，李立忠先生的辞职不会导致 公司董事会成员低于法定最低人数，不会影响公司董事会的正常运行，亦不会对公司的 日常经营产 ...