ZOTYE(SZ:000980) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2026-01-22 10:57Group 1 - The core point of the article is that Zotye Auto is actively recruiting for various positions as part of its efforts to prepare for resuming operations, particularly in the context of new projects related to electric vehicles planned for 2025 [5][6] - Currently, Zotye Auto has 49 job openings primarily located in Jinhua and Hangzhou, with a focus on roles in R&D, legal affairs, auditing, cost management, procurement, and securities [5] - Since the recruitment announcement, the company has received a significant number of applications, averaging 5-6 qualified candidates per position, with about 20% of the roles already having potential candidates [5] Group 2 - Zotye Auto was established in 1998 and is headquartered in Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, previously known for its low-cost imitation luxury vehicles, achieving a peak sales volume of 330,000 units in 2016 [6] - However, due to a lack of core technology, Zotye's sales plummeted to 154,800 units in 2018 and further down to 21,000 units in 2019, leading to six consecutive years of losses since 2019 [7] - The company filed for bankruptcy reorganization in September 2020 and was rescued by Deep Commerce Holdings in October 2021, but its performance has not improved significantly, with production and sales of complete vehicles nearly halted [7] Group 3 - For the first three quarters of 2025, Zotye Auto reported revenue of 419 million yuan, an increase of 8.98% year-on-year, but a net loss attributable to shareholders of 223 million yuan, which is a 33.13% increase in losses compared to the previous year [8] - The company faced significant operational challenges, including the forced demolition of its T300 vehicle assembly line due to failed judicial auctions, indicating ongoing financial distress [9] - As of December 2025, Zotye Auto announced it could not resume operations and faced uncertainty regarding its ability to continue as a going concern, with a projected negative net profit for the year [10][14]