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Stellantis

Stellantis: A multinational automotive manufacturing corporation, headquartered in Hoofddorp, Netherlands, formed from the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA Group. It produces a wide variety of vehicles, including electric vans, under 14 iconic brands, and offers financing and leasing services. Operating globally, with a strong presence across Europe, North and South America, and other regions, Stellantis holds second place in the EU29 car and LCV market and leads the European commercial vehicle sector. Its overall business focus is on transitioning to a sustainable mobility tech company, prioritising electrification, software development, and achieving carbon net zero by 2038.

Geopolitical tensions and elevated oil prices fuel demand for more energy-efficient technologies. Photo: Shutterstock

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The Shenzhen-based company reported a net profit of 32.6 billion yuan (US$4.72 billion) for 2025, down 18.97 per cent from a year earlier. Photo: Reuters

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US officials (from left) Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, President Donald Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick are using various methods to try to reduce American dependence on China’s critical minerals supplies. Photo: AP

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Leapmotor announced this week that two of its models would make their debuts in Brazil and Chile. Photo: Handout

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Electric & new energy vehicles

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The IAA Mobility motor show takes place in Munich from September 9 to 14. Photo: dpa

Artificial intelligence

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Visitors check out a Tesla electric vehicle on display at the third China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing on July 16, 2025. Photo: EPA

Mergers & Acquisitions

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Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun introduces the Chinese smartphone maker’s new electric SUV YU7 at a launch event in Beijing, China May 22, 2025. REUTERS/Florence Lo

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Stellantis

Solid-state battery firms in China and US charged up for IPO run

A trio of battery developers are advancing listing plans as high oil prices and geopolitical tensions boost interest in energy storage.

Leapmotor targets global growth with Europe R&D hub, eyes Canada assembly

Middle East oil shock jolts EV demand, putting Chinese exports in fast lane

BYD’s four-year profit run ends, eyes global markets as next engine of growth

Earnings at China’s EV leader fall short of expectations amid intense domestic competition.

Leapmotor’s Stellantis tie-up pays off as EV exports jump nearly 400% last year

The Hangzhou-based carmaker exported 67,052 units in 2025, up from 13,726 in 2024, according to an exchange filing.

EU strips AI, chips and quantum from industrial plan aimed at countering China

Leaked draft shows biotechnology and robotics are other cutting-edge sectors to be cut from Industrial Accelerator Act ahead of unveiling.

China’s Geely bets on longer-range, faster-charging tech over fresh EV price war

‘We promise to compete based on technology, quality, brand, service and corporate ethics,’ Geely Auto CEO says.

Brazil scraps EV tariff break for Chinese carmaker BYD amid pressure from rivals

US, European and Japanese manufacturers combined to lobby for an end to favourable rules for Chinese kit imports.

.css-19im5qg{color:#c79a00;}Exclusive | China and Spain in talks for PM Pedro Sanchez to visit Beijing – again

Sanchez is expected to become the latest Western leader to go to the Chinese capital as the US’ policies prompt a reassessment.

Top US trade official spells out plan to break China’s grip on critical minerals

Howard Lutnick accuses China of dumping and weaponising supply chains as White House tries to rally allies to its cause.

Trump unveils US$12 billion push to curb China’s grip on critical minerals

The initiative, dubbed Project Vault, aims to create a commercial stockpile to shield US manufacturers from supply shocks and price swings.

Tesla’s China sales hit record as EV buyers race to beat tax increase

US carmaker’s share of world’s biggest EV market declines to slightly more then 4 per cent amid stern challenge from local rivals.

China’s oldest carmaker FAW buys US$534 million stake in EV assembler Leapmotor

‘Leapmotor aims to achieve annual deliveries of 4 million units a year in 10 years’ time,’ founder and CEO Zhu Jiangming says.

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Madrid’s ambitious strategy may hinge on attracting more Chinese investment, giving China’s firms greater leverage, analysts say.

Chinese EV makers step on gas abroad amid weakening mainland sales

A growing export drive by Chinese EV makers aims to soak up overcapacity and secure better profits as incentives fade.

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Leapmotor’s D19 luxury SUV, unveiled on Thursday, is likely to be priced below Tesla’s new Model Y L, which starts at US$47,580.

Branded drugs, trucks and furniture in Trump’s tariff firing line

The US president said the levies ranging from 25 per cent to 100 per cent will take effect from October 1.

China’s state-owned car giants embrace home-grown tech to dominate EV market

State-owned carmakers like SAIC and FAW are tying up with domestic firms to recover market share from nimble privately owned rivals.

Tesla continues its skid in China as August sales and market share fall

US carmaker hands 57,152 Shanghai-made Model 3 and Model Y vehicles over to customers on the mainland last month.

China’s EV makers face uphill task to meet 2025 break-even target

From Nio to Xpeng and Zeekr, China’s EV start-ups have been reporting smaller second-quarter losses as discounts lured more buyers to battery-driven cars.

Chinese carmakers gear up for Munich show as EV competition heats up at home

BYD, Xpeng and Leapmotor are among major Chinese EV makers showing off new models at the IAA Mobility 2025 expo next week.

Tesla upgrades EV voice assistant system with AI from DeepSeek and ByteDance

DeepSeek’s namesake chatbot and ByteDance’s Doubao AI model are expected to help Tesla better engage with EV buyers in China.

China’s oldest carmaker eyes stake in Leapmotor amid EV surge

The investment, which is yet to be finalised, would lead to joint development of EVs and bolster overseas expansion, report says.

EU urges China for rare earth access amid US tariffs, growing supply worries

European officials demand action to reduce dependency – but analysts warn more time needed to implement strategy.

Xiaomi speeds up YU7 launch, Tesla’s Robotaxi vs Baidu’s Apollo Go: 7 EV reads

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