# Stellantis
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The Trident's Dull Edge: Maserati’s Identity Crisis in the Age of Chinese EVs
Maserati is facing a severe existential crisis as global and Chinese sales collapse to record lows, forcing the brand into desperate price-cutting. Caught between historical quality issues and the technological surge of Chinese EVs, the once-iconic Italian marque is struggling to maintain its luxury status in a rapidly evolving market.
Leapmotor’s Italian Surge: A New Blueprint for Chinese EV Expansion?
Leapmotor has surged to the top of Italy’s electric vehicle market, recording over 11,000 registrations in the first quarter of 2026. The company's massive year-on-year growth highlights the effectiveness of its strategic partnership with Stellantis in navigating European market complexities.
The Stellantis Factor: Leapmotor’s Italian Surge Redefines Chinese EV Expansion
Leapmotor recorded 11,637 new car registrations in Italy in Q1 2026, highlighting the early success of its joint venture with Stellantis. This milestone suggests that integrated partnerships between Chinese EV makers and European legacy brands may be the most effective strategy for bypassing trade barriers.
From Near-Death to Market Leader: How Zhu Jiangming Turned Leapmotor into EV’s Surprise Champion — and Why the Hard Part Lies Ahead
Leapmotor, led by founder Zhu Jiangming, vaulted from near-bankruptcy to become the top-selling Chinese new-energy carmaker in 2025 by combining strict cost control, aggressive price-for-feature models and deep in-house engineering. Strategic investments from Stellantis and FAW, plus a successful export push, underpinned growth, but challenges remain: brand elevation, sustainable profitability amid incentive rollbacks, and governance weaknesses exposed by a recent legal snag.
China’s Auto Rise Goes Global: BYD Targets Korea as Europe’s Old Guard Holds Ground
BYD is stepping up its overseas offensive with plans to launch at least three models in South Korea and a target of over 10,000 sales, reflecting a broader trend of Chinese automakers expanding globally. Despite rising volumes and strong EV adoption, China’s auto industry faces thin profit margins and intensifying competition from established international groups such as Stellantis.