Tesla's Chinese Rival Xpeng Vows To 'Do Whatever It Takes To Be Competitive' Amid Donald Trump's Tariff Threat
Tesla's Chinese Rival Xpeng Vows To 'Do Whatever It Takes To Be Competitive' Amid Donald Trump's Tariff Threat
Gu stated, "We have to do whatever it takes to be competitive."Amid growing tariff concerns, CEO of Tesla's Chinese rival Xpeng (NYSE:XPEV) Brian Gu has expressed the company's resolve to remain competitive in the global market. Gu emphasized the role of artificial intelligence in enhancing driving systems and improving customer experiences.
在日益增長的關稅擔憂中，特斯拉中國競爭對手小鵬汽車（紐交所：XPEV）首席執行官顧恒表示，公司決心在全球市場保持競爭力。顧恒強調人工智能在提升駕駛系統和改善客戶體驗中的作用。
What Happened: Despite the challenges posed by tariffs, Gu remains optimistic about Xpeng's prospects in the European market. He described Europe as a significant long-term opportunity and highlighted the company's commitment to expanding its local presence and capabilities, CNBC reported on Wednesday.
發生了什麼：儘管面臨關稅帶來的挑戰，顧恒對小鵬在歐洲市場的前景仍持樂觀態度。他將歐洲視爲一個重要的長期機會，並強調公司致力於擴大其本地存在和能力，CNBC在週三報道。
Gu acknowledged the complexities of operating a global business, especially with potential tariff increases under the incoming Donald Trump administration. He emphasized the necessity for Xpeng to adapt by exploring more localized business models and expanding into other promising regions like Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America.
顧恒承認全球業務運營的複雜性，特別是在即將到來的特朗普概念政府下，關稅可能會增加。他強調小鵬必須通過探索更多本地化的商業模式以及擴展到其他有前景的地區，如東南亞、中東和拉丁美洲，來適應這種變化。
Gu stated, "We have to do whatever it takes to be competitive."
顧恒表示，「我們必須不惜一切代價保持競爭力。」
Why It Matters: Xpeng's recent financial performance underscores its resilience amid industry challenges. The company reported an 18.4% year-on-year increase in third-quarter sales, reaching 10.10 billion Chinese Yuan ($1.44 billion), surpassing analyst expectations. This growth was accompanied by a 24.5% sequential rise in total revenues.
重要性：小鵬最近的財務表現突顯了其在行業挑戰中的韌性。公司報告第三季度銷售額同比增長18.4%，達到101億人民幣（14.4億美元），超過了分析師的預期。這一增長伴隨着總收入環比增長24.5%。
Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel recently noted that Trump's proposed tariffs would be "very, very bad" for China but only "mildly negative" for American consumers. Meanwhile, China is reportedly seeking to engage with U.S. allies in Europe and Asia to counter the economic threats posed by the tariffs.
Palantir聯合創始人彼得·蒂爾最近表示，特朗普提議的關稅對中國將是「非常非常糟糕」，但對美國消費者的影響僅是「輕微負面」。與此同時，中國 reportedly 正在尋求與美國在歐洲和亞洲的盟友接觸，以應對關稅帶來的經濟威脅。
Price Action: At the time of writing, XPEV was up by 2.48% during Wednesday pre-market hours. Its rivals such Nio Inc – ADR (NYSE:NIO) and Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ:LI) were showing very minor movement, 0.43% up and 0.13% down respectively, as per Benzinga Pro.
價格走勢：在撰寫時，XPEV在週三盤前交易時上漲了2.48%。它的競爭對手如蔚來汽車－ 美國存託憑證 根據Benzinga Pro，(紐交所:NIO)和理想汽車股份有限公司(納斯達克:LI)的股價變動非常微小，分別上漲0.43%和下跌0.13%。
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