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Geely Partners with AutoWallis to Enter Austria
On April 28, Geely Auto announced it has signed a cooperation agreement with Austrian automotive distributor AutoWallis to enter the Austrian market.
Under the agreement, AutoWallis will handle the import and distribution of Geely-branded vehicles in Austria, with the first models scheduled to launch in the second quarter of 2026.
Geely said it will lead with its new energy vehicle lineup, initially introducing the Geely E5 and STARRAY EM-i, covering both battery electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains.
AutoWallis will also progressively build out local sales and service networks to support customers across the market.
Li Auto expands into Middle East and accelerates Asia-Pacific rollout
On April 25, Li Auto formalized its entry into the Middle East through partnership agreements signed in Beijing with UAE-based Al Fahim Motors and Saudi Arabia's Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors. The deals pave the way for the introduction of Li Auto's L-series models into both markets, marking the company's first expansion into the Gulf region.
Alongside its Middle East push, Li Auto also outlined plans to enter several Asia-Pacific markets, including China's Macao SAR, Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar, signaling a broader acceleration of its global strategy.
Ma Donghui, co-founder, president, and chief engineer of Li Auto, said in an interview that the company plans to expand further into additional international markets, including Europe and broader Southeast Asia.
MINIEYE, neueHCT to form JV targeting global robot logistics market
On April 27, MINIEYE announced plans to partner with neueHCT, a global supplier of intelligent driving systems, to establish a joint venture focused on mobile robotics.
The new entity will combine both companies' strengths in technology, capital, and market access to develop a full-spectrum portfolio of mobile robot solutions. Its scope will span indoor environments, industrial parks, urban areas, and open roads, with autonomous delivery vehicles positioned as the initial entry point. The broader goal is to build an integrated value chain covering R&D, mass production, and global deployment.
Looking ahead, the partnership will expand along two key tracks. In the passenger vehicle segment, the companies plan to develop integrated ADAS and driver monitoring system (DMS) solutions for L2 and L2+ factory-installed applications, leveraging their combined experience in R&D and mass production.
In parallel, they will advance Level 4 autonomous logistics technologies, focusing on innovation pathways and accelerating real-world deployment in targeted scenarios and overseas markets. Data generated from large-scale L2 deployments will also be used to refine L4 algorithms and training models.
