Group 1 - Neta Auto's founder, Fang Yunzhu, missed an acquisition opportunity with Chery Auto, which offered between 5 billion to 6 billion yuan, due to a failure to agree on the price, leading to Neta's current bankruptcy restructuring situation [1] - Chery Auto submitted a listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on February 28, 2023, while Neta Auto attempted to lower its valuation but was rejected by Chery [1] Group 2 - Amazon's automotive sales team in North America promised clients steep discounts of up to 80%, which they could not fulfill, leading to potential lawsuits from clients [2][3] - Internal investigations at Amazon are underway, with possible disciplinary actions against involved personnel, highlighting the pressure from ROI requirements [3] Group 3 - A joint venture company faced challenges in salary adjustments, as A Company refused to increase wages for financial sector employees to maintain balance with its own workforce [4] - Employees in the joint venture expressed frustration over missed salary increase opportunities due to A Company's strict policies [4] Group 4 - B automotive company's intelligent driving head faced rumors of resignation due to underperformance in project timelines, despite being supported with top resources [5] - There are indications that a local government may establish an AI research institute for the head, suggesting a potential career shift away from the automotive sector [5] Group 5 - COO of automotive parts company C was involved in a scandal regarding the unauthorized use of company seals, which could have led to significant financial misconduct [6][7] - The incident resulted in a strong reaction from the parent company, leading to a suspension of certain corporate activities [7] Group 6 - D automotive company was criticized by suppliers for its bureaucratic communication style, which hindered effective business negotiations [8] - Despite recognizing the importance of marketing, D Company struggled to adapt to modern marketing strategies, resulting in poor promotional outcomes [8] Group 7 - E automotive company attempted to launch a new brand targeting the mid-to-high-end electric vehicle market but faced internal conflicts leading to the dissolution of the project [9] - The new brand's failure to establish a clear market position resulted in team members being reassigned, reflecting poor strategic planning [9] Group 8 - Laser radar company G, which went public earlier this year, is planning a secondary listing, with expectations for announcements in September [10][11][12] - Internal management issues have delayed the secondary listing process, but the company remains committed to moving forward with its plans [12]