Fisker seeks rejection of Chinese suitor it blames for its bankruptcy

Prospective bidders for Fisker had to offer at least $30 million to qualify, with 10 percent down due with the bid, two people with knowledge of the process said. (BLOOMBERG)

January 02, 2014 05:00 AM

WILMINGTON, Del. (Reuters) -- Fisker Automotive Inc., the bankrupt maker of a plug-in hybrid sports car, asked a federal judge to approve its proposed sale to a Hong Kong tycoon rather than a Chinese suitor that Fisker alleged was to blame for its failure.

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