Leapmotor Shifts to Direct Operations in Thailand
Leapmotor is taking direct control of its Thai operations and evaluating local assembly options to support a target of 100 showrooms by 2028.

Leapmotor is taking direct control of its Thai operations and evaluating local assembly options to support a target of 100 showrooms by 2028.

Chinese automaker Forthing is expanding its European lineup with three new family-focused models, building on a base of over 10,000 vehicles sold in the region since 2022.

Li Auto has debuted its Li i6 electric SUV in Europe, with sales in Norway and the Netherlands set to begin in the first quarter of 2027.

Aito, a joint venture between Huawei and Seres, has confirmed its entry into the European market in the fall of 2027, following a showcase of its SUV lineup at the 2026 Paris Motor Show.

Xpeng has expanded its presence in Australia and New Zealand with the launch of the Mona L03 SUV, offering both BEV and EREV powertrains starting from AUD 41,900.

Huawei-backed automotive brand Aito plans to enter the European market in 2027 and will showcase four SUV models at the 2026 Paris Motor Show.

Geely is expanding its global footprint by entering the Canadian market in 2027, focusing on building a local retail and service network for its mainstream vehicle lineup.

Geely Auto Group is entering the Canadian market with plans to launch vehicle sales in 2027 through a newly established franchised dealer network.

Geely Auto is entering the Canadian market with plans to launch its first models in 2027, leveraging a new trade agreement that permits limited imports of Chinese electric vehicles.

BYD has expanded its Fang Cheng Bao brand in Uzbekistan by launching the Tai 7 SUV, rebranded as the BYD Ti 7, with a price tag of approximately $43,340.

Spotify is expanding its audiobook service to over 180 markets, aiming to reach 750 million users and compete with platforms like Audible.

Beijing-based Li Auto is set to launch its operations in Thailand by the end of 2026, introducing its right-hand-drive Mega MPV and i6 SUV models to the local market.

BYD is expanding the reach of its Racco electric microcar, launching the model in Sri Lanka and Macau as it targets right-hand drive markets.

Fix Price has partnered with the Glovo marketplace in Serbia, making its products available to 520,000 active users across three cities.
T-Technologies has expanded its presence in Innopolis by opening a new 3,368.5-square-meter IT hub that is 11 times larger than its previous local office.
Russian bionic prosthetic manufacturer Steplife Group has launched a new subsidiary in India to handle local assembly and distribution.
Index Ventures reports that 64% of startups now target US expansion at the pre-seed or seed stage, necessitating early preparation for immigration, corporate structure, and banking.

Geely Auto has launched its brand in Switzerland with three new models, following a period of rapid international sales growth.

BYD is expanding its European manufacturing footprint with plans for three assembly plants and a battery factory to offset declining domestic sales.

UK-based payments startup Ryft has raised £20 million in a Series B round to fuel its expansion into European and US markets.
