A Munich showroom run by a Chinese dealer group shows how BYD compressed decades of brand-building into five years in Europe. Meanwhile, Chinese carmakers are moving from exports to local factories, with Leapmotor's first Spanish-built B10 rolling off an old Stellantis line.
At the 2026 Paris Motor Show, 22 Chinese electric carmakers will appear together, pressing an advantage created by Europe's shrinking affordable segment. Stellantis' chairman noted Europe had 49 models under €15,000 in 2019; now only one remains.
JAC Motors told investors it is in early, non-binding talks with Huawei and Stellantis after its shares jumped over 20% in three days. No deal terms have been set, and the company warned the outcome remains highly uncertain.
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