The organizers of the Beijing and Shanghai auto shows reached a coordination consensus, maintaining the established pattern of holding comprehensive shows in alternate years. The March 2027 Beijing show will be held as a professional themed exhibition, while the April 2027 Shanghai show proceeds as planned as a comprehensive event.
1994 days agoThe official registration of Dongfeng Stellantis Automotive Technology (Wuhan) Co., Ltd. marks a new chapter for the 34-year-old Shenlong Auto. Six-party capital union, Chinese partners leading NEV core technology, Stellantis opening global channels — this is not a simple capital injection, but a fundamental shift in China's auto JV model from "foreign technology for Chinese market" to "Chinese technology + European brand + global network."
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On August 20, 2026, Dongfeng Stellantis Automotive Technology (Wuhan) Co., Ltd. was officially inaugurated in the Wuhan Economic and Technological Development Zone. Six shareholders together invested approximately 8.2 billion yuan. The new company will focus on vehicle R&D, industrial investment, and NEV sales, with the first four new models expected to roll out starting in 2027 covering both BEV and PHEV powertrains.
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On August 17, 2026, Dongfeng Shenlong Technology (Wuhan) Co., Ltd. completed business registration in Wuhan Economic Development Zone with registered capital of nearly 8.2 billion yuan. Established by six parties including Dongfeng and Stellantis, the company will adopt a cooperation model where Chinese partners provide NEV and intelligent technology while Stellantis contributes brands and global sales channels, with NEV models launching from 2027 onward.
42025 days ago
South Korean battery manufacturer Samsung SDI has reached a partnership agreement with General Motors. The collaboration further strengthens Samsung SDI's position in the North American electric vehicle battery market, adding another major automaker to its growing client portfolio.
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In H1 2026, Chinese brands captured approximately 16% of the UK new car market, surpassing Japanese (~12%) and Korean (~10%) brands. ACEA data shows that in May 2026, Chinese automakers' monthly new car registrations in 31 European countries exceeded Japanese automakers for the first time. BYD, Chery, Geely, and SAIC MG are leading the charge.
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A Mercedes executive reportedly stated that the electric AMG GT "shouldn't exist," but the project has already been launched and cannot be stopped. This reflects internal division and anxiety about electrification at Mercedes.
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Stellantis delivered 1.6 million units globally in Q2, up 10% YoY. Leapmotor brand shipped 33,000 units in Europe, up approximately 25,000 YoY, becoming the group's key China representative in electrification. T03 and B10 models drove strong demand.
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Insiders report that the next-generation Cadillac Optiq will abandon GM's US-developed EV architecture in favor of an electric vehicle platform developed by SAIC Motor. Due to US restrictions on Chinese hardware and software, this platform is unlikely to enter the American market. This reflects a growing trend of Western automakers increasingly relying on Chinese technology in the global EV market.
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GAC Group announced a partnership with Brazilian operator GreenV and ride-hailing platform 99 to deploy 242 fast-charging stations in Brazil by 2030. Brazil's EV market is experiencing explosive growth while charging infrastructure severely lags behind, with a vehicle-to-charger ratio of 18.7:1. Chinese automakers are deepening their presence beyond vehicle exports into energy ecosystem building.
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The latest data from the China Passenger Car Association shows that in the first two weeks of June 2026, the national passenger vehicle NEV retail penetration rate reached **63.9%**, while the wholesale penetration rate hit **67.3%**, both setting new record highs. This data indicates that China's automotive electrification process is accelerating, with the annual NEV penetration rate expected to exceed 60%.
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