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

On August 24, China FAW Group Co., Ltd (FAW Group) announced that it had held a signing ceremony in Changchun with Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co., Ltd (Leapmotor) for an agreement to deepen their strategic cooperation.
Under the agreement, the two companies will deepen collaboration in areas including capital coop

According to information released on the official website of China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) on August 21, Tesla, Inc.(Tesla), Xiaomi EV, Inc.(Xiaomi EV), Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co., Ltd (Leapmotor), XPeng Inc. (XPeng), Geely Automobile Holdings Limited (Geely Auto), Chery Automobile

On August 17, Stellantis South Africa announced that Leapmotor has expanded its local line-up with the launch of B10 REEV.
Built on the LEAP 3.5 platform, the model is powered by 158-kW electric motor. Its 1.5-litre gasoline engine works as a generator to produce electricity when needed and does not directly drive th

Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co., Ltd (Leapmotor) announced on August 11 that it has officially launched the all-new A05 small battery-electric hatchback. The model is available in five variants, with prices ranging from CNY 63,900 to CNY 90,900.
The A05 measures 4,200 mm in length, 1,800 mm in width, and 1,560 mm i

Reported on August 8, 2026, Leapmotor has commenced local assembly of the B10 and C10 electric vehicles in Indonesia at PT National Assemblers Plant 3 in Purwakarta, West Java, under Leapmotor and Stellantis manufacturing standards.
The facility, invested in by Indomobil Group through PT National Assemblers, initiall

Announced on August 5, 2026, Leapmotor Indonesia is offering GIIAS 2026 visitors the opportunity to test drive its newly introduced B10 and C10 models, accompanied by limited-time promotional offers during the July 30–August 9 exhibition.
Stellantis has officially introduced the Leapmotor electric vehicle brand to th

Leapmotor (Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co., Ltd) announced its July 2026 delivery figures on August 1.
In July, Leapmotor delivered 101,267 units globally, up 102% year-over-year (y/y). Monthly deliveries surpassed 100,000 units for the first time, making Leapmotor the first Chinese New Energy Vehicle (NEV) startup

Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co., Ltd (Leapmotor) announced on July 27 that blind pre-orders for its all-new A05 small battery-electric hatchback are now open.
The Leapmotor A05 is the first hatchback built on Leapmotor’s A platform, its compact electric vehicle architecture designed for entry-level global cars, fol