Gasgoo Daily presents a selection of the latest developments from China's automotive industry. Here are the key stories in this edition.
Leapmotor B10 Begins Production in Spain, Expanding Localized European Manufacturing
Sub-headline: Leapmotor and Stellantis Advance European Production with the B10
On October 16, 2026, Leapmotor officially began mass production of its B10 SUV at Stellantis' Zaragoza plant in Spain, marking a major milestone in the companies' strategic partnership.
The B10 joins the plant's existing production lineup alongside the Opel Corsa, Peugeot 208 and Lancia Ypsilon.
To support B10 production, Leapmotor and Stellantis' engineering teams adapted the production line and established a localized battery assembly facility in Mallén, Spain, covering battery module assembly and related key processes.
By combining vehicle manufacturing with local battery assembly, Leapmotor is extending its European localization strategy beyond vehicle production to supporting battery manufacturing.
Since 2026, Leapmotor has recorded monthly sales exceeding 100,000 vehicles for three consecutive months and ranked fourth among global new-energy vehicle brands, according to the source.
Antolin Opens Global R&D and Innovation Center in Kunshan, China
Sub-headline: Antolin Invests RMB 320 Million to Advance Smart Cockpit Innovation
On October 18, 2026, automotive interiors supplier Antolin officially opened its Global R&D and Innovation Center in Kunshan, China.
The center represents an investment of more than RMB 320 million.
Over the next five years, Antolin plans to expand the R&D team to more than 300 employees and target a cumulative project output value of RMB 3 billion.
The center will focus on integrating acoustic, lighting and electronic technologies into smarter, safer and more sustainable cockpit solutions.
Antolin aims to leverage China's advantages in talent, technology, speed and supply chains to serve customers worldwide.
Its strategy focuses on three priorities: serving China locally, transferring technology and capabilities globally, and developing global solutions from China in collaboration with customers.
QCraft Partners with HERE Technologies to Advance Intelligent Driving in Europe
Sub-headline: QCraft and HERE Join Forces on Navigation-Assisted Driving for Global Markets
On October 12, 2026, Chinese autonomous driving company QCraft (轻舟智航) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with HERE Technologies, a global location platform and mapping technology provider, during HERE Directions 2026 in Munich.
QCraft also received the 2026 HERE Horizon Award.
The partnership will combine HERE's global mapping data and location intelligence capabilities with QCraft's intelligent-driving algorithms, Navigation on Autopilot (NOA) solutions and mass-production experience.
The companies will explore the integration of location intelligence and navigation-assisted driving, accelerating local validation and deployment in Europe and other international markets.
At the Paris Motor Show, which opened on October 12, QCraft presented its urban NOA solution for the European market, offered dedicated test rides to automakers and partners, and showcased urban NOA road-testing results from Paris.
Founded in 2019, QCraft has deployed its driver-assistance solutions in more than one million vehicles and is expanding into international markets, including Europe.
