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C’est Fou – Chinese EVs Will Be at 2024 Paris Motor Show
Stellantis today announced it will participate in the 90th edition of the Mondial de l’Auto 2024 (Paris Motor Show) from14 – 20 October with its three traditional brands – Citroën, Peugeot, and Alfa Romeo. More controversial will be the Chinese brand, Leapmotor making its debut at the show.
Leapmotor Founder, Chairman and CEO Zhu Jiangming, together with Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, will unveil the all-new B10, a C-segment SUV, expanding its product line-up in Europe’s core segment through this distinctive partnership in the automotive industry. Continue reading
Posted in auto news, concept, economy, electric vehicles, environment, labor issues, milestones, mobility company, new vehicle, news analysis, shows and events
Tagged Alfa Romeo Tonale, Alfa Romeo VELOCE 280CV, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, carlos tavares, Citroën C3 Aircross, Ken Zino, Leapmotor, Paris Motor Show 2024, Peugeot E-408, X @KenAutoinformed, Zhu Jiangming
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Stellantis Invests in Chinese Leapmotor to Expand EV Sales
“As consolidation unfolds among the capable electric vehicles start-ups in China, it becomes increasingly apparent that a handful of efficient and agile new generation EV players, like Leapmotor, will come to dominate the mainstream segments in China,” said Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares. Continue reading
Posted in electric vehicles, manufacturing, milestones, news analysis, shows and events
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, carlos tavares, Dare Forward, Ken Zino, Leapmotor, Zhejiang Leapmotor Technologies Ltd, Zhu Jiangming
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Stellantis and Leapmotor to Expand Leapmotor International
Stellantis (NYSE: STLA / Euronext Milan: STLAM) and Leapmotor (Zhejiang Leapmotor Technologies Ltd 9863.HK) today announced their intention to expand their strategic partnership [Leapmotor International – LMPI – is a 51% Stellantis / 49% Leapmotor joint venture with exclusive rights for the sale and manufacturing of Leapmotor products outside Greater China – AutoCrat.] with an emphasis on European products and assembly plants and engineering technologies.
“This plan to expand our successful partnership with Leapmotor – a trusted peer and one of the fastest-growing, most respected new energy vehicle producers globally – is a true win-win for both of us. It is expected to support production and advance localization in Europe of world-class manufacturing of electric vehicles at affordable prices to meet customers’ real-world needs. Today’s announcement reflects our intent to deepen our partnership and take one more step towards even greater collaborations in the future,” said Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa. Continue reading →