Stellantis is considering an expansion of the scope of its joint venture with Zhejiang Leapmotor Technologies Inc.  to use its more advanced battery and EV powertrain technology for its mass-market European Fiat, Opel and Peugeot brand vehicles, according to people familiar with the plans.
Talks are at an early stage

Reported on February 23, 2026, Leapmotor C10, launched in Malaysia in October 2024, is set for a significant update. In a recent teaser, Leapmotor Malaysia said “more power” and “more range” are “coming soon,” signaling performance upgrades for the electric SUV.
Unlike the minor 2025 refresh, this revision is expecte

On February 3, Stellantis Mexico announced the introduction of Leapmotor to the Mexican market, expanding its EV portfolio.
During 2026, Leapmotor plans to launch the B10, C10, and C16 SUVs in Mexico. The compact B10 delivers 215 hp and up to 900 km of range, while the mid-size C10 offers the same output with a range

AUMOVIO SE (formerly the Automotive division of Continental) has been selected to supply a range of safety technologies for Leapmotor’s B and C platforms in China. Supplied systems include long-range radar, airbag control unit (ACU), electric parking brakes, integrated brake systems, and crash satellite sensors.
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According to multiple press releases dated January 28, Zhejiang Lingai Future Technology Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co., Ltd. (Leapmotor), established a wholly-owned subsidiary named Jinhua Lingai Electronics Co., Ltd., with a registered capital of CNY 120 million.
The new c

On January 6, Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co., Ltd. (Leapmotor) announced on the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) the signing of a domestic share subscription agreement with Zhejiang Jinhua Jinyi Hi-tech Industrial Investment Group Co., Ltd. (Jinyi Hi-tech). Leapmotor will issue 59,964,021 domestic s

On January 9, Leapmotor showcased its latest technology and its plans for global growth at the 2026 Brussels Auto Show.
Leapmotor introduced the B03X in Europe for the first time. The compact model marks a new step for Leapmotor, built on a new global platform designed to meet international standards. It focuses on p

On December 26, Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co., Ltd. (Leapmotor) announced on the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) the signing of a 2026 framework agreement on automotive parts procurement with Zhejiang Huaruijie Technology Co., Ltd. (Hirige). Leapmotor will purchase certain types of camera assembli

On January 5, Leapmotor and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. introduced the world’s first cross-domain integrated solution powered by Snapdragon Cockpit Elite and Snapdragon Ride Elite automotive platforms at CES 2026. Entering mass production, Leapmotor’s flagship D19 is the first vehicle globally to launch with this hig

On December 29, FAW Equity Investment (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. (FAW Equity) and FAW Qixin Power (Changchun) Technology Co., Ltd. (FAW Qixin Power), both FAW Group wholly-owned subsidiaries, signed investment and cooperation agreements with Leapmotor in Hangzhou.
Under the investment agreement, FAW Equity will buy a stake

On December 28, Leapmotor globally debuted the D99, its first MPV model, at an event for its 10th anniversary. The model is available in EV (battery electric vehicle) and REEV (range-extended electric vehicle) variants.
Adopting a technological and natural aesthetic exterior design concept, the D99 measures over 5,20

On December 18, Leapmotor announced that it will unveil the B03X in Europe, reveal the B05’s interior design, and launch the B10 Hybrid EV with range-extender technology for the European market, at Brussels Motor Show 2026.
The B03X is a fully electric B-segment crossover built on the Leapmotor’s new global platform.

On December 16, Fagor Ederlan Group and Duoli Technology announced a strategic alliance to create LIEDER AUTOMOTIVE SL. This project will allow them to supply structural components for the electric SUV Leapmotor B10, with production scheduled to start in Figueruelas (Zaragoza) in August 2026. Through this initiative,

Announced on December 10, 2025, Stellantis Malaysia launched the all-new Leapmotor B10, a C-segment electric SUV.
Built on the LEAP3.5 architecture with CTC 2.0+ integration, the B10 measures (LWH) 4,515x 1,885x 1,655 mm with a 2,735-mm wheelbase. It offers a lower center of gravity, 50:50 weight distribution, and a

On December 9, ZF announced that it will provide its advanced eRE+ range extender technology to Chinese automaker Leapmotor for the premium SUV D19 starting in 2026. The Leapmotor D19 is the first to use ZF's advanced range extender technology. eRE+ is based on an electric motor with an integrated inverter, matching

On December 7, it was reported that Stellantis will redefine its industrial footprint in Mexico in 2026 with major new production projects in Saltillo and Toluca.
In Saltillo, the company has started producing the RAM 1500 full-size pickup. Meanwhile, the Toluca plant will manufacture the sixth-generation hybrid Jeep

Zhejiang LeapEnergy Technology Co., Ltd. (LeapEnergy), a Leapmotor wholly-owned subsidiary, broke ground on a cell site in Wuyi, the core of its Wuyi super integrated battery plant.
The project is a CALB-Leapmotor joint project.
At the LeapEnergy Wuyi super integrated battery plant, the self-production and centralize

On December 1, Stellantis MEA’s COO announced that Leapmotor has officially entered the Moroccan market, with its vehicles already appearing on the roads. The launch supports the goal of offering customers more affordable, innovative, and sustainable electric mobility options.
Stellantis Morocco also organised an int

On November 27, at the Auto Guangzhou 2025 motor show (exhibition period: November 21-30), Leapmotor launched and exhibited the Lafa 5 battery electric coupe. The model is available in five variants, with prices ranging from CNY 92,800 to CNY 116,800.
With “Lifestyle, Attitude, Freedom, and Art” at the core, the Lafa

On November 28, Stellantis announced that Leapmotor is opening its new Security and Safety Lab in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. As connected cars become more common, the lab aims to protect users by focusing on data security, network protection, system reliability, and trustworthy AI features.
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