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The Stellantis-backed automaker is accelerating its expansion in Europe's largest auto market by launching a lease plan for its T03 compact EV in Germany. German consumers can lease the T03 for €49 ($58) a month , a plan that factors in a new electric vehicle subsidy, according to a Bloomberg report on Monday.  This attractive price is even cheaper than many local mobile phone plans in Germany, as Leapmotor hopes to capture a larger market share , the report noted.  The lease offer taps into a €3 billion EV subsidy program introduced in Germany this year, bringing the T03's monthly rent to roughly half that of its similarly sized competitors.  For direct comparison, the similarly sized Fiat 500e electric vehicle from the Stellantis group has a monthly lease price of about €99.  The Leapmotor T03 was launched in Europe in September 2024, entering the German market at that time. Despite its low price, the Leapmotor T03 comes generously equipped , featuring a panoram...

The new electric Sport Utility will use Leapmotor's technology and is planned to be produced at Stellantis' Zaragoza plant in Spain, according to a Reuters report on Wednesday. The deal, if finalized, would help Stellantis significantly reduce the time and cost required to develop a new EV model, the report noted. Stellantis has also started preliminary talks with Leapmotor on developing an Alfa Romeo model  Leapmotor B10 compact electric Suv Stellantis is in advanced talks with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Leapmotor to jointly develop a new electric SUV under the Opel brand, according to a Reuters report on Wednesday . The partnership between Stellantis and Leapmotor began in 2023 when the former invested EUR 1.5 billion to acquire about 20% of Leapmotor's shares, now diluted to 15%. In May 2024, the two parties established Leapmotor International, a joint venture with Stellantis holding a 51% stake.  Founded in 2015, Leapmotor is one of the fastest-growing Chine...

Stellantis is considering adopting electric vehicle (EV) technology from its Chinese partner Leapmotor to reduce costs for its mass-market European brands including Fiat, Opel, and Peugeot, Bloomberg reported Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter  The potential move would mark t he first time a major Western automaker relies on a Chinese company's vehicle architecture and software to support its European models. The sources said Stellantis is evaluating expanding the scope of its joint venture with Leapmotor to access the latter's more advanced battery and electric powertrain technologies.  The parties aim to finalize an agreement this year , though negotiations remain in early stages and must overcome regulatory hurdles including data protection concerns and US restrictions on connected vehicles with Chinese ties, the report noted. This consideration for deepening cooperation comes as Stellantis navigates a painful strategic restructuring.  Facing intense c...

The Stellantis-backed Chinese automaker today unveiled the official interior images of its upcoming compact SUV, the Leapmotor A10 (with the international name B03X), ahead of China launch slated for next month. Positioned as an international model , the A10 is slated for launch in the European market during the second half of this year  The Stellantis-backed Chinese automaker Leapmotor today unveiled the official interior images of its upcoming compact SUV , the Leapmotor A10 (with the international name B03X). The reveal comes as the vehicle continues its blind pre-order phase, with a market launch slated for next month.  As the first product of Leapmotor’s A platform , the Leapmotor B03X achieves an excellent balance between intelligent features and space requirements. From the official images, the interior of the Leapmotor B03X continues the “Technology Natural Aesthetics 2.0” design philosophy, featuring an overall clean and minimalist layout.  The A10 features a n...

The Leapmotor A10 urban electric car was revealed in China ahead of its official premiere , scheduled for November 21 at Guangzhou Auto Show . This small Ev Suv aims to enter the global market as a rival to the BYD Atto 2 (Yuan Up) . Its approximate domestic price is expected to lie between 80,000 and 100,000 yuan ($11,250 – 14,050).  A partnership with Stellantis boosted the speed of development of new Leapmotor cars. The young Chinese car maker plans to introduce two cars at the upcoming Guangzhou Auto Show 2025 on November 21.  The first one is the previously revealed Lafa 5 (B05) electric hatchback. And the second is the Leapmotor A10 crossover. The latter model was previously shown in teaser images. On November 18, the company shared official images of the A10 for the first time.  The Leapmotor A10 is expected to fill the market niche between the affordable T03 city car and the Lafa 5 hatchback. It is a small crossover with an all-electric powertrain . Its exterio...

The Stellantis-backed Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) maker today r eleased first teaser images of its new A10 model, with the small Sport utility set to debut in one week at Guangzhou auto show 2025 The company's senior vice president Cao Li shared two images on Weibo today, offering the first glimpse of the A10 and revealing a LiDAR sensor mounted on its roof. The A10, the first model in its A series , will debut at the upcoming Guangzhou auto show, Cao said, reiterating plans Leapmotor mentioned earlier this month.  Established in 2003, the 2025 Guangzhou auto show will run from November 21-30 at the Canton Fair Complex, with November 21 designated as media day.  The A10 is expected to compete in the compact electric SUV segment against models like BYD Yuan Up. The BYD Yuan Up measures 4,310 mm in length, 1,830 mm in width, and 1,675 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,620 mm. It ranks among China's most affordable electric SUVs, currently starting at 74,800 yuan (abo...

Stellantis sta valutando, secondo indiscrezioni, l’introduzione del Suv elettrico Leapmotor B10, modello realizzato in Cina, nella propria gamma europea, commercializzandolo con il marchio Opel. Il debutto sul mercato del Vecchio Continente potrebbe avvenire già nel corso del prossimo anno , segnando la prima volta che Stellantis porta in Europa un modello “rimarchiato” derivato da un partner cinese.   Nel 2023 Stellantis ha investito 1,5 miliardi di euro per acquisire una quota del 20% in Leapmotor. L’anno successivo è nata la joint venture “Leapmotor International” , controllata al 51% da Stellantis, che ha il compito di gestire le vendite globali del marchio cinese. Grazie a questa alleanza, Opel   potrebbe diventare la porta d’accesso ideale per un ingresso rapido dei modelli Leapmotor nel mercato europeo.  Per Opel, l’operazione rappresenta una mossa pragmatica per affrontare le difficoltà legate all’elettrificazione . Ad agosto, infatti, la Casa di Rüsselshe...

Stellantis Group is considering incorporating the China-made Leapmotor B10 Ev Suv into its European product lineup and selling it under the Opel brand. The new model could launch in Europe under the Opel brand as early as next year . This would mark the first time Stellantis has introduced a “rebadged” model from a Chinese partner into the European market.  In 2023, Stellantis invested €1.5 billion to acquire a 20% stake in Leapmotor. Subsequently, the two parties established the joint venture “Leapmotor International” in 2024, with Stellantis holding a 51% stake and opening its global sales channels.  Opel, a longstanding German automaker under Stellantis, will pave the way for Leapmotor models to enter the European market rapidly through this cooperation model. For the Opel brand, this rebadging plan is a pragmatic move to address electrification challenges.  In August this year , Opel announced the cancellation of its original target for a full transition to electri...

Dopo mesi di silenzio l’ex Ceo del Gruppo è tornato a parlare e ne ha per tutti : la transizione verso l'auto elettrica ? “Un grave errore di Bruxelles: doveva prendersela con Volkswagen  per il dieselgate anziché vendicarsi contro un intero settore”. I dazi alle auto cinesi? “Sono un cerotto su una gamba di legno ” Il futuro di Stellantis? “Se fallisce, i cinesi di Leapmotor potranno riacquistarla”  Dopo la sua uscita da Stellantis, a fine 2024 e mesi di silenzio l’ex amministratore delegato di Stellantis Carlos Tavares è tornato a parlare della sua carriera e del mondo automotive, in un’ intervista rilasciata al settimanale francese Le Point a pochi giorni dall’uscita, il 23 ottobre, del suo libro: “Un pilota nella tempesta” . Dopo l’addio al gruppo , l’ex top manager si divide tra la produzione di vino , la gestione di cinque hotel, la restaurazione di auto storiche e la partecipazione a competizioni automobilistiche. Sta inoltre valutando investimenti nella compagnia a...

Si avvicina l’apertura della rassegna francese dell'auto (15-20 ottobre) che vede presenti tanti brand in controtendenza con le recenti rassegne automotive. Tutte le novità del Gruppo Stellantis. Finalmente , verrebbe da dire, una rassegna dell’auto in un contesto più tradizionale quello degli stand non all’aperto e con una presenza di livello in termini di brand dell’auto con tanto di anteprime mondiali e di presenza di importanti ceo di case automobilistiche sia pure soltanto nella giornata dedicata ai media internazionali e agli addetti ai lavori. Stellantis in particolare espone il meglio di alcuni dei suoi brand, Alfa Romeo , Citroën e Peugeot oltre a Leapmotor . Le novità di Alfa Romeo all’insegna dalla Junior . E’ il primo suvvino in gamma del brand del Biscione a rappresentare l'intrigante delle novità al Salone di Parigi dove debuttano in pubblico la ibrida e la Veloce da 280 Cv . A cui si aggiunge il model year 2025 della suv compatto Tonale , il modello di ...