Stellantis FaSTLAne 2030: €60 billion strategy targets smarter manufacturing, new platforms and global partnerships Stellantis’ five-year plan consolidates its huge plant network, launches the new STLA One modular platform, and deepens alliances with Leapmotor, Dongfeng and a raft of tech partners — all in pursuit of profitable, leaner growth by the decade's end Nick Holt
Stellantis and Leapmotor deepen alliance with dual-plant European manufacturing strategy The two OEMs have announced plans to expand their joint venture into full-scale European production, with Spain's Zaragoza and Madrid plants at the centre of an ambitious EV manufacturing push. Nick Holt
China overtakes Japan as global vehicle export leader Chinese carmakers, led by BYD and Chery, are reshaping the global auto export market. Vehicle shipments hit record levels in 2024–2025, with EVs accounting for 40% of exports. Ian Henry
Leapmotor's LFP-powered B10 exposes European EV deficits Chinese EV maker Leapmotor is disrupting Europe's compact SUV segment with aggressive pricing and imminent local production at Stellantis facilities in Spain, threatening incumbents with tighter margin management. Ilkhan Ozsevim
