Pierer Mobility Replaces Chairman
The KTM crisis continues to unfold and Pierer Mobility has restructured the board, replacing the chairman.
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The focus of the E2W industry should move to developing markets
Bajaj has a new Chetak
India based Bajaj Auto makes a comprehensive update to the Chetak
KTM is in worse shape than we reported
Pierer Mobility's problems are even more serious than estimated before. The unsold inventory at KTM is likely a year's worth of sales.
Vmoto to delist from ASX
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Management shakeout at Damon
Jay Giraud is gone, and co-founder Dominique Kwong has stepped in as interim CEO. Meanwhile, funding remains elusive for the Hypersport to be produced
Vmoto's Strategic Play
Vmoto has turned early stage investor for a host of fleet mobility startups across the world. The investments are in the form of scooters, batteries, chargers, and other fleet infra. This is helping the company get a foothold in a new market with limited spending.
What went wrong with KTM?
Pierer Mobility AG (KTM) has filed for judicial restructuring, a step away from bankruptcy. Sales is slow, marketshare is down, and they are sitting at manhy months of inventory. In the bigger picture, it indicates how fragile the European two-wheeler industry is.
Honda CUV e: vs Activa e:
Why did Honda launch two different scooters on the same platform for India and Indonesia/Europe?