3alexd Stellantis ( STLA ) is in advanced discussions with Chinese electric vehicle maker Leapmotor ( ZJLMF ) to jointly develop a new Opel -branded electric SUV, Reuters reported, citing three sources familiar with the matter. The proposed model would leverage Leapmotor’s EV platform and technology, while Opel would handle exterior design. Production is expected to take place at Stellantis’ Zarag...
3alexd Stellantis ( STLA ) is in advanced discussions with Chinese electric vehicle maker Leapmotor ( ZJLMF ) to jointly develop a new Opel -branded electric SUV, Reuters reported, citing three sources familiar with the matter. The proposed model would leverage Leapmotor’s EV platform and technology, while Opel would handle exterior design. Production is expected to take place at Stellantis’ Zaragoza plant in Spain, with a targeted annual output of around 50,000 units starting in 2028. The discussions between Stellantis ( STLA ) and Leapmotor regarding the Opel project, internally referred to as O3U, began in late 2025, and an agreement could potentially be finalized as early as this month, the report added. While a source pointed out that a substantial share of the development work is likely to be carried out in China. Stellantis ( STLA ) has been evaluating Leapmotor’s EV technologies as part of the development of the next-generation Opel Mokka B SUV, with production of the model potentially shifting from France to Spain over time, another source said. Notably, Stellantis ( STLA ) already holds roughly a 20% stake in Leapmotor ( ZJLMF ), acquired in 2023, and the two companies formed a joint venture, Leapmotor International, to drive global production and sales. Among other projects, Stellantis ( STLA ) has also initiated early-stage discussions with Leapmotor on potentially developing an Alfa Romeo model based on the same architecture at its Zaragoza plant, a source added. The potential collaboration comes as Stellantis ( STLA ) faces intensifying competition from Chinese EV players such as BYD ( BYDDF ) in Europe. More on Stellantis, Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co., Ltd., etc. Stellantis: Early Signs Of Turnaround With Product Momentum And Regulatory Relief Stellantis Deserves An Upgrade Due To Early Signs Of A Rebound Stellantis N.V. (STLA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Leapmotor is the latest Chinese automaker to make moves in the Americas Palantir, Stell...
Kraken Robotics Demos Next-Gen Tech For Maritime And Defense Operations At a time when waterways like the Strait of Hormuz have occupied almost every headline and have been the impetus behind a good portion of the ongoing conflict in Iran, Kraken Robotics has successfully completed a new demonstration of its autonomous mine countermeasure technology, highlighting the growing role of unmanned syste...
Kraken Robotics Demos Next-Gen Tech For Maritime And Defense Operations At a time when waterways like the Strait of Hormuz have occupied almost every headline and have been the impetus behind a good portion of the ongoing conflict in Iran, Kraken Robotics has successfully completed a new demonstration of its autonomous mine countermeasure technology, highlighting the growing role of unmanned systems in maritime security. The company announced that its KATFISH towed synthetic aperture sonar system, along with its autonomous launch and recovery system (LARS), was fully integrated and tested aboard SEFINE’s RD-22 unmanned surface vessel. The demonstration was carried out in partnership with SEFINE SISAM, the company’s Strategic Unmanned Systems Research Center, during the first quarter of 2026 off the coast of İstanbul, Türkiye. The trial showcased how autonomous platforms can be used to detect and classify underwater threats more efficiently. According to Kraken Robotics, the exercise focused on identifying mine-like objects and monitoring critical subsea infrastructure—capabilities that are becoming increasingly important as global attention turns to protecting maritime routes and underwater assets. Bernard Mills, Kraken’s Executive Vice President of Defence, said the demonstration reflects the urgent need for advanced tools to secure key waterways. He noted that combining SEFINE’s multi-role unmanned surface vessel with Kraken’s sonar and launch system allows navies to deploy high-performance mine countermeasure technologies more quickly and with greater flexibility. During the test, the KATFISH system delivered high-resolution sonar imagery with precision down to 3 by 3 centimeters, scanning areas up to 200 meters on each side. The data was transmitted live to an onshore command center, where operators used SEFINE SISAM’s mission planning software to analyze and classify potential threats in real time. The event drew representatives from multiple navies and governm...
alexsl Stock index futures surged before the bell as President Donald Trump agreed to suspend the bombing of Iran for two weeks, subject to the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. S&P 500 futures ( SPX ) jumped 2.60%, Nasdaq 100 futures ( US100:IND ) soared 3.30%, and Dow futures ( INDU ) advanced 2.37%. Market sentiment got a massive boost as tensions between the U.S. and Iran seemed to ease. Trump ...
alexsl Stock index futures surged before the bell as President Donald Trump agreed to suspend the bombing of Iran for two weeks, subject to the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. S&P 500 futures ( SPX ) jumped 2.60%, Nasdaq 100 futures ( US100:IND ) soared 3.30%, and Dow futures ( INDU ) advanced 2.37%. Market sentiment got a massive boost as tensions between the U.S. and Iran seemed to ease. Trump said the U.S. has received a 10-point proposal from Iran, and it is “a workable basis on which to negotiate.” The ceasefire remained contingent on Iran agreeing to an opening of the Strait of Hormuz. There was no confirmation of a deal from the Iranian side so far. U.S. Treasury yields fell across the curve. The 10-year Treasury yield ( US10Y ) dropped 5.4 basis points to 4.25%, while the 2-year yield ( US2Y ) declined 7 basis points to 3.73%. The 30-year yield ( US30Y ) slipped 2 basis points to 4.85%. FOMC minutes are due during market hours. Top gainers in premarket trading included Humana ( HUM ) +11.14%, UnitedHealth Group ( UNH ) +7.69%, and CVS Health ( CVS ) +6.77%. Decliners included Norfolk Southern ( NSC ) -3.34%, Consolidated Edison ( ED ) -3.15%, and FirstEnergy ( FE ) -2.00%. More on markets AI Already Took 3 Million Jobs Iran Could Be The Tipping Point For The Consumer-Led Economy About Those Orders For Durable Goods That Factories In The U.S. Received