China Auto Daily丨NIO’s William Li Demands Q4 Profitability as “Must Achieve” Goal

NIO's William Li Declares Q4 Profitability Target "Must Be Achieved"  

According to the 21st Century Business Herald, NIO Founder, Chairman, and CEO William Li outlined his personal Vision, Action, Upgrade (VAU) objectives for the fourth quarter of 2025 during a recent internal meeting. Li emphasized that the profitability target for this quarter must be realized, framing it as a non-negotiable corporate priority. He detailed three concrete initiatives to support this goal: intensifying marketing efforts for key models, ensuring supply chain stability while reducing costs, and delivering high-quality software updates on schedule.

JD Auto’s New Model Adopts Mechanical Semi-Recessed Door Handles Compliant with Updated National Standards  

JD Auto updated its vehicle reservation portal on October 20, disclosing new technical details focused on body construction and safety architecture. The model utilizes a high-strength cage-style body structure, with over 70% of the frame composed of high-strength steel. A reinforced three-dimensional front framework increases impact resistance by 18%. The side sections incorporate integrated hot-formed door rings leveraging the same technological origins as the Tesla Cybertruck, paired with new national standard-compliant mechanical semi-recessed safety door handles. Performance specifications include a curb weight exceeding segment peers by 300 kg, a wheelbase 45 mm wider than industry averages, and tires 10 mm broader, supported by a moose test rating surpassing 75 km/h.

Rsemi Technology Completes Over RMB 100 Million in Series A+ Funding  

Rsemi Zhiyuan (Hangzhou) Semiconductor Technology Co., Ltd., a specialist in automotive SerDes chips, announced the completion of a Series A+ funding round exceeding RMB 100 million (approximately USD 14.1 million) on October 20. The round saw continued participation from existing investor Desay SV Automotive, joined by new institutional investors including JP Capital (金浦投资). Proceeds will primarily support mass production of the company’s automotive SerDes chips, enhance supply chain readiness, and fund R&D for next-generation products. Rsemi has now closed two Series A rounds and this A+ round within the year, accumulating nearly RMB 300 million (approximately USD 42.3 million) in total annual financing.

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