# Stellantis
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A New Triumvirate: Stellantis, Wayve, and Uber Forge a Global Path for Robotaxis
Stellantis, Wayve, and Uber have formed a strategic alliance to mass-produce and deploy Level 4 autonomous robotaxis globally. By combining Stellantis's manufacturing, Wayve's mapless AI software, and Uber's massive passenger network, the partnership seeks to dominate the next era of urban mobility across Europe and North America.
The Trojan Horse Strategy: How Leapmotor is Rewiring the European Automotive Core
Leapmotor is successfully penetrating the European market by embedding itself within Stellantis's manufacturing and distribution network. This strategic alliance allows the Chinese automaker to bypass tariffs through local production in Spain while providing Stellantis with the low-cost EV technology needed to remain competitive.
Industrial Realpolitik: Stellantis Turns to China’s Leapmotor to Rescued Europe’s Small-Car Market
Stellantis has announced plans to manufacture affordable electric vehicles in Italy starting in 2028 through a strategic partnership with China's Leapmotor. The project, titled 'E-Car,' highlights the growing reliance of European legacy automakers on Chinese technology to compete in the low-cost EV market.
Stellantis and Leapmotor Strike Italian Deal to Reclaim the Affordable EV Frontier
Stellantis is partnering with Chinese automaker Leapmotor to produce a compact, budget-friendly electric vehicle at its Pomigliano plant in Italy starting in 2028. This move represents a strategic effort by the European carmaker to lower production costs and compete with low-priced imports by integrating Chinese battery and platform technology.
Stellantis Reboots China Strategy with 8 Billion RMB EV Push for Peugeot and Jeep
Stellantis and Dongfeng's joint venture, DPCA, is investing 8 billion RMB to produce four new EV models for the Peugeot and Jeep brands. The investment structure, where the foreign partner contributes only 12.5% of the capital, reflects a strategic shift toward risk mitigation in the world's most competitive EV market.
A Decisive Pivot: Stellantis and Dongfeng’s $1.1 Billion Gambit to Salvage European Brands in China
Stellantis and a consortium of five other institutions have committed over 8 billion yuan to restructure Shenlong Automobile, focusing heavily on the new energy vehicle sector. The investment aims to revitalize European automotive brands in China as domestic EV competition continues to squeeze traditional market players.
Globalization 2.0: Chinese Firms Pivot to Deep Localization and Ecosystem Export
Chinese companies are shifting from a trade-heavy model to deep localization, as seen in the Stellantis-Leapmotor manufacturing deal in Spain and JD.com's logistical expansion in Europe. Despite rising trade barriers and currency volatility, firms are institutionalizing their global expansion through new service platforms and AI-driven export tools.
The Sino-European Hybrid: Stellantis and Leapmotor Rewire the European EV Map
Stellantis and China's Leapmotor have announced a major expansion of their partnership, featuring shared production lines in Spain and joint global procurement. The deal includes potential factory ownership transfers and the integration of Chinese EV tech into European brands like Opel to lower costs and accelerate market entry.
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.