Webasto plans JV with China's FJT for automotive glass roof systems
German automotive supplier Webasto announced plans to establish a joint venture with Chinese glass manufacturer Zhejiang Fujia Technology (FJT), with Webasto set to acquire a 30% stake pending approval from Chinese antitrust regulators.
⚡ Key focus areas:
✅ Joint development and production of Fixed Transparent Modules (FTMs) for China's growing automotive glass roof market
✅ Expansion into deeper glass processing and advanced roof integration technologies
✅ Development of roof features including ambient lighting, smart shading, solar technology, and in-car entertainment functions
✅ Combining FJT's local glass manufacturing expertise with Webasto's roof system engineering capabilities
✨ Webasto said the partnership strengthens its long-term commitment to China while enhancing cooperation with local OEMs in high-growth vehicle segments. The company also sees panoramic glass roofs and FTMs becoming increasingly important differentiators in China's evolving vehicle interior and comfort market.
XPENG Robotics enters mass production sprint phase
XPENG recently held a mobilization conference for humanoid robot mass production, with nearly 1,000 employees from its automotive, powertrain, manufacturing, testing, and general AI divisions attending the event.
⚡ Key developments:
✅ XPENG targets mass production of humanoid robots by the end of 2026
✅ Robots are expected to begin serving as showroom assistants in XPENG stores in Q1 2027
✅ Chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng emphasized full-stack in-house development capabilities
✅ Self-developed technologies cover chips, operating systems, robotic joints, and dexterous hands
✅ XPENG's humanoid robot manufacturing base began construction in Guangzhou in February 2026
✨ He Xiaopeng described the current robotics business stage as comparable to XPENG Auto eight years ago, when the company completed the launch and mass production of its first production model, the G3. The new robot production base in Guangzhou's Tianhe district covers approximately 110,000 square meters and is intended to support large-scale end-to-end manufacturing.
Geely accelerates Morocco expansion with two NEV launches
Recently, Geely Auto held a new energy vehicle launch event in Casablanca, officially announcing the expansion of its NEV business into the Moroccan market.
⚡ Featured models:
✅ Geely EX2 compact battery-electric urban vehicle
✅ Geely EX5 EM-i plug-in hybrid SUV equipped with next-generation EM-i hybrid technology
✅ EX5 EM-i offers up to 112 km of pure electric driving range
✨ The launch further expands Geely's NEV portfolio in Morocco, following the earlier introduction of the EX5 EM-i in December 2025. Geely plans to use Morocco as a strategic hub for expansion into North Africa and Europe, leveraging the country's geographic advantages, free trade agreements, and established port infrastructure.
