Core Viewpoint - The relationship between China FAW Group and Leap Motor is becoming increasingly close, with plans for China FAW to acquire shares in Leap Motor and potentially become the largest shareholder, pending official announcement on November 17 [2][5]. Group 1: Strategic Cooperation - In March, China FAW and Leap Motor signed a strategic cooperation memorandum, focusing on joint development of new energy vehicles and component collaboration to enhance product competitiveness [2][3]. - Previous collaborations between China FAW's brand, Bestune, and Leap Motor in 2020 did not yield substantial results, as Bestune's new energy models did not utilize Leap Motor's technology [3]. Group 2: Sales Performance - In October, China FAW reported a total vehicle sales increase of 8.1% year-on-year, with 30.5 million units sold, including 3.89 million units of new energy vehicles [3]. - The sales performance of individual brands showed that Hongqi brand sales exceeded 45,000 units in October, with a 19.9% year-on-year increase, while Bestune's sales reached 20,400 units, with a 90.5% penetration rate for new energy vehicles [4]. Group 3: Leap Motor's Growth - Leap Motor's sales have surged, with over 70,000 units sold in October and a total of 460,000 units sold from January to October [5]. - Leap Motor's partnership with Stellantis, which invested approximately €1.5 billion for a 20% stake, has provided significant backing and access to overseas sales channels [5].