Stellantis executives met with Dongfeng Motor leadership in Wuhan on November 3 to discuss the operation of their joint venture and deepen cooperation on overseas markets, according to Gasgoo. The meeting followed a memorandum of understanding signed in May 2026 to establish a European joint venture, in which Stellantis holds 51% and Dongfeng 49%.
The new company, headquartered in Europe, will handle sales and distribution of Voyah-branded electric vehicles in the region, along with production, procurement and engineering functions. Before the talks, the Stellantis team visited Wuhan's intelligent connected vehicle test site to review Dongfeng's technology plans and conduct test drives.
Pulsar Technology as the operational core
Dongfeng and Stellantis operate their Chinese joint venture through Shenlong Technology (Wuhan) Co., Ltd., which underwent a brand refresh in August 2026 to take over management of the partners' joint business in China. In September, Shenlong Technology signed a global strategic cooperation agreement with Momenta to co-develop an advanced driver assistance system based on Momenta's R7 world model. The system will be fitted to new production models of Stellantis brands Peugeot and Jeep, targeting China, Europe and global markets.
From selling cars to sharing technology
Stellantis has scaled back its China sales operations in recent years, but the cooperation framework with Dongfeng marks a shift toward a "technology exchange plus global sharing" model. Dongfeng leverages Stellantis' overseas sales network to push Voyah exports to Europe, while Stellantis gains access to Chinese smart-driving technology and new-energy vehicle supply.
Both sides said they will strengthen strategic coordination and promote the "China innovation, global sharing" model. The operational efficiency of Shenlong Technology and the pace of overseas market expansion will be key indicators of the framework's success.
