{
  "id": 16552741,
  "title": "Leapmotor: \"We're not just assembling parts that come from China\"",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/leapmotor-wir-setzen-nicht-einfach-teile-zusammen-die-aus-china-kommen",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-26T03:02:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/unternehmen/industrie/leapmotor-wir-setzen-nicht-einfach-teile-zusammen-die-aus-china-kommen/100263433.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "Leapmotor, a Chinese automaker, has started production in Europe at a Stellantis plant in Saragossa, Spain. The company, which has a joint venture with Stellantis, produced its first B10 compact SUV in mid-October and plans to start producing the B05 compact car at the same plant in the first quarter of 2027. Leapmotor has seen significant growth in Europe, with over 10,000 cars registered in the EU from January to September, a 250% increase from the same period last year. The company also plans to produce a new electric SUV with Opel, starting in 2028, which will utilize Leapmotor's electric architecture and battery technology.",
  "summary": "The Chinese car manufacturer produces vehicles through a joint venture with partner Stellantis. Leapmotor International boss Danilo Annese explains how \"Made in Europe\" is supposed to continue.",
  "key_points": [
    "Leapmotor to start European production in Spanish Stellantis factory.",
    "Leapmotor B10 compact SUV assembled, painted, and built in Spain.",
    "Leapmotor-Stellantis partnership creates 400 jobs in Europe."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}