# Stellantis
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From Near-Death to Market Leader: How Zhu Jiangming Turned Leapmotor into EV’s Surprise Champion — and Why the Hard Part Lies Ahead
Leapmotor, led by founder Zhu Jiangming, vaulted from near-bankruptcy to become the top-selling Chinese new-energy carmaker in 2025 by combining strict cost control, aggressive price-for-feature models and deep in-house engineering. Strategic investments from Stellantis and FAW, plus a successful export push, underpinned growth, but challenges remain: brand elevation, sustainable profitability amid incentive rollbacks, and governance weaknesses exposed by a recent legal snag.

China’s Auto Rise Goes Global: BYD Targets Korea as Europe’s Old Guard Holds Ground
BYD is stepping up its overseas offensive with plans to launch at least three models in South Korea and a target of over 10,000 sales, reflecting a broader trend of Chinese automakers expanding globally. Despite rising volumes and strong EV adoption, China’s auto industry faces thin profit margins and intensifying competition from established international groups such as Stellantis.