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Jeep, Peugeot parent is learning to build cars at 'China speed' from Leapmotor

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First reported by CarExpert · 11 September at 10:41 am

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CarExpertMotoring press11 September at 10:41 am

Jeep, Peugeot parent is learning to build cars at 'China speed' from Leapmotor

Stellantis is studying Leapmotor's 14-to-16-month development process, software methods and component integration as the partnership expands beyond distribution.

Read at CarExpert →

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← Newsroom/Chinese brands

Jeep, Peugeot parent is learning to build cars at 'China speed' from Leapmotor

Compiled by ADME Newsroom from 1 source

First reported by CarExpert · 11 September at 10:41 am

Who's covering this — 1 article

Motoring press: 1

Image: CarExpert

The quick read

Stellantis is studying Leapmotor's 14-to-16-month development process to improve efficiency.
The partnership between Stellantis and Leapmotor is expanding beyond distribution.
Leapmotor's software methods and component integration are being studied by Stellantis.
The partnership could lead to more competitive pricing in the Australian market.

For dealers: Australian dealers need to be prepared to respond to the changing competitive landscape and potential faster pace of new model releases.

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ADME commentary

The ADME angle

Stellantis' partnership with Leapmotor is a wake-up call for Australian dealers, as it shows that traditional manufacturers are taking notice of Chinese brands' ability to develop cars quickly and efficiently.

The 14-to-16-month development process of Leapmotor is a significant reduction in time compared to traditional manufacturers, and this could lead to a faster pace of new model releases in the Australian market.

What it means for competitor response

Chinese brands like Leapmotor are changing the game with their rapid development and integration of new technologies, and Australian dealers need to be prepared to respond to this new level of competition.

The fact that Stellantis is studying Leapmotor's software methods and component integration suggests that they are looking to improve their own efficiency and reduce costs, which could lead to more competitive pricing in the Australian market.

Impact on pricing and margin

If Stellantis is able to reduce its development time and costs, it could lead to higher margins for dealers, or more competitive pricing for customers, which would be a significant shift in the Australian market.

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CarExpertMotoring press11 September at 10:41 am

Jeep, Peugeot parent is learning to build cars at 'China speed' from Leapmotor

Stellantis is studying Leapmotor's 14-to-16-month development process, software methods and component integration as the partnership expands beyond distribution.

Read at CarExpert →