Stellantis and Leapmotor Collaboration on C16 SUV

Stellantis has been in the spotlight following a leak of its collaborative project with Leapmotor, focusing on the new C16 SUV that promises versatility with two powertrain options and a six-seater capacity The vehicle's debut is set to take place in China, with ambitions to broaden its horizons to international markets, namely Poland and Malaysia Fortifying their partnership, Stellantis has firmly invested €1.5 billion into Leapmotor, and they have together initiated a joint venture, Leapmotor International, garnering support from China's National Development and Reform Commission. Amidst the growing influence of Chinese EV manufacturers in Europe, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has publicly recognized the urgency for strategic positioning to ensure competitive resilience in the rapidly transforming European EV landscape.