On October 16, Stellantis and Leapmotor officially started production of the Leapmotor B10 at the Zaragoza plant in Spain. Zaragoza was selected for the plant’s quality, available capacity, and industrial expertise. For Leapmotor, manufacturing the B10 in Spain is a further step in its internationalisation strategy,

On October 12, Leapmotor International presented its latest European growth plans at 2026 Paris Motor Show, showcasing its largest European model lineup to date.
Leapmotor B03 is a compact electric hatchback designed for urban driving. Built on the latest Compact Electric Platform, it offers a range of up to 390 km a

On October 1, Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co., Ltd (Leapmotor) released its delivery results for September 2026.
In September, Leapmotor delivered 105,656 units globally, up 59% year-over-year (y/y), marking the third consecutive month with monthly deliveries exceeding 100,000 units. In Q3, deliveries reached 310,0

On October 2, Leapmotor Argentina announced the local preview of the B03X electric B-SUV at Expo Auto Chino, ahead of its planned market launch in the first quarter of 2027.
The B03X measures 4.27 meters long and has a 2.605-meter wheelbase. It features a 53-kWh battery integrated through Leapmotor’s CTC (Cell To Cha

Reported on October 2, 2026, Leapmotor has begun directly operating its Thailand business through Leapmotor (Thailand), taking over from Phranakorn Yontrakan (PNA), which previously served as the official importer and distributor. PNA will remain a dealer of Leapmotor.
Leapmotor (Thailand) Co., Ltd. was registered wi

On October 5, Stellantis announced that Leapmotor will showcase its latest products and technologies outside China for the first time at 2026 Paris Motor Show during October 12-18. The press conference will take place in Hall 4.
Leapmotor will use its largest-ever two-level stand, located alongside Stellantis brands.

On September 30, Lieder Automotive, a joint venture between Duoli Technology and Fagor Ederlan, opened a new facility at the Fagor Group cooperative's facilities in Borja (Aragon). The structural components produced in Borja will be used in Leapmotor's B10 and B05 electric models, which are assembled at the Stellanti

On September 30, Stellantis unveiled the 2027 Leapmotor C10, introducing an updated version of its flagship D-segment SUV.
The 2027 version adopts Leapmotor’s 3.5 Electronic & Electrical Architecture and LEAP OS 4.0 Plus. BEV variants offer outputs ranging from 224 hp to 571 hp, with WLTP driving ranges of up to 519

On September 17, China FAW Group Co., Ltd (FAW) announced that it had held a signing ceremony with Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co., Ltd (Leapmotor) in Huzhou, Zhejiang Province. FAW subsidiaries FAW Qixin Power (Changchun) Technology Co., Ltd (Qixin Power) and China Automotive New Energy Battery Technology Co., Ltd

On September 16, Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co., Ltd (Leapmotor) announced that it officially unveiled a new vehicle architecture and three core technologies at the 2026 Leapmotor Technology Day.
Vehicle architecture:
Leapmotor LEAP 5.0 technology architecture: Designed around the concept of a “mobile space”, the

On September 16, Stellantis announced that it will showcase 9 concept cars and more than 60 vehicles at the Paris Motor Show, which will take place on October 12–18, 2026.
The display will highlight the company’s growth plans under its FaSTLane 2030 strategy and its wide range of powertrain technologies and vehicles

According to multiple media reports on September 14, Zhejiang Lingzhen New Energy Technology Co., Ltd was established on September 8. The company is wholly owned by Zhejiang Lingxiao Energy Technology Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co., Ltd (Leapmotor), and has a registered capital of CNY 1.2

Reported on September 11, 2026, Stellantis Malaysia plans to launch the Leapmotor B03X electric SUV in the first half of 2027, subject to the outcome of negotiations with the government regarding compliance and pricing.
The B03X, known as the A10 in China, will be locally assembled at Stellantis’ Gurun plant in Kedah

Announced on September 7, 2026, Stellantis Malaysia now locally assembles both the Leapmotor C10 and B10 at its Gurun facility in Kedah, making the two EVs available through Leapmotor's authorized dealer network across Malaysia.
The company allocated EUR 5.3 million for production localization and upgrades to the pla

On September 1, Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co., Ltd (Leapmotor) released its delivery results for August 2026.
In August, Leapmotor delivered 103,129 units globally, up 80.7% year-over-year (y/y), with monthly deliveries once again exceeding 100,000 units. Based on recent comparable vehicle registration data, Leap

On September 2, Euro NCAP announced the safety assessment results for four new cars tested under its latest 2026 assessment protocols. The tested models include the CUPRA Raval, AION UT, GEELY E2, and Leapmotor B05.
The CUPRA Raval, an electric supermini, received a 4-star Euro NCAP safety rating, which increases to

Stellantis confirmed that sales of the Leapmotor B10 REEV will begin in Brazil in September following its debut at the 2026 Interlagos Festival. This was reported by local media on August 26.
The B10 compact SUV will become the brand's second range-extended electric vehicle (REEV) in Brazil, following the midsize C10

Chinese carmaker BYD Co. and two Canadian defense companies have inquired about Stellantis’ idled assembly plant in Brampton, Ontario, according to Mayor Patrick Brown, but none has publicly confirmed its interest.
Brown told Bloomberg that BYD contacted him about six months ago to discuss producing buses at the 40-y

On August 31, multiple sources reported that Stellantis’ Zaragoza plant, Spain resumed operations on August 24 after the summer break, with 400 new employees joining the workforce to support preparations for vehicle production for the coming months.
The new workers began training in July 2026 and will support product

Reported on August 21, 2026, Jardine Cycle & Carriage Ltd (JC&C) has agreed to sell its Cycle & Carriage automotive businesses in Malaysia and Singapore to Indonesia-listed Chandra Asri Group for SGD 265 million (approximately USD 207 million).
The transaction covers vehicle distribution and retail, after-sales suppo