British Icon Vauxhall to Produce New Electric Car with Chinese Brand Leapmotor

British icon Vauxhall to produce new electric car with Chinese brand Leapmotor

Vauxhall has confirmed that it will produce a new car with a Chinese brand as part of an "contemplated expanded partnership"

Stellantis cuts 650 jobs as Opel shifts focus to China collaboration

The European automotive industry is changing rapidly under pressure from Chinese electric car manufacturers. The latest example comes from Opel, which is preparing a completely new electric SUV for the European market, but with the key help of Chinese partner Leapmotor. At the same time, Stellantis is cutting as many as 650 engineering jobs at Opel's historic Rüsselsheim development center. The new Opel SUV is due to arrive in 2028 and will be p…

Opel Announces Intention to Produce new C Segment SUV in Europe, First Model of the Intended Expanded Partnership with Leapmotor

Opel as a pioneer: New vehicle expected to be the first product arising from the contemplated expanded partnership Designed and created by Opel in Rüsselsheim Made at the Corsa plant in Zaragoza, Spain Development time of less than two years   Rüsselsheim. Shortly before the Stellantis’ Investor Day 2026, Opel has unveiled a key project under development in its model strategy: a completely new, all-electric SUV in the important and highly compet…

Opel moves engineering work to China and teases new electric SUV

The German car brand Opel is making some serious changes. The company used to be known for its German engineering but now, that is changing. Opel announced it will cut 650 engineering jobs at its main office in Russelsheim, Germany. As those jobs go away, the company is getting ready to launch a new SUV. The new model will use parts and technology from a Chinese company Leapmotor. It seems the future of electric Opels will be a mix of German sty…

Vauxhall Plans New Low-Cost Electric SUV — With Assistance From Leapmotor

Vauxhall says it will bring an all new electric SUV to market in just two years, based on technology from Leapmotor. The post Vauxhall Plans New Low-Cost Electric SUV - With Assistance From Leapmotor appeared first on CleanTechnica.