--- title: "Weekend Round-Up: Xiaomi's Humanoid Robots, BYD's Canada Move, Geely's Sales Lead, Tesla's Europe Registrations And More" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/278271579.md" description: "The auto industry experienced significant developments this week. Xiaomi deployed humanoid robots in its EV assembly plant, while BYD applied for a permit to import vehicles into Canada after a tariff agreement. Geely outsold BYD for the second month in a row, selling 270,000 units compared to BYD's 210,051. Tesla saw a rise in European registrations despite a sales drop. Meanwhile, rising oil prices due to the US-Iran conflict negatively impacted stocks of Ford, GM, and Stellantis." datetime: "2026-03-08T12:00:50.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/278271579.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/278271579.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/278271579.md) --- > Supported Languages: [简体中文](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/278271579.md) | [繁體中文](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/278271579.md) # Weekend Round-Up: Xiaomi's Humanoid Robots, BYD's Canada Move, Geely's Sales Lead, Tesla's Europe Registrations And More This week has been a rollercoaster ride for the auto industry, with significant developments from major players. From **Xiaomi’s** deployment of humanoid robots in its EV assembly plant to **BYD’s** application for a permit to import its vehicles in Canada, the industry is buzzing with activity. Let’s dive into the details: ## **Xiaomi’s Humanoid Robots Take Over EV Assembly Plant** Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has deployed humanoid robots in its EV assembly plant, marking a significant step towards incorporating robotics into production activities. The robots have achieved 3 hours of autonomous operations, placing self-tapping nuts in the die-casting workshop. Read the full article here. ## **BYD Eyes Canada Market After Tariff Agreement** BYD Co. Ltd. has applied for a permit to import its vehicles in Canada, following a reduced tariff agreement between Ottawa and Beijing. The automaker has registered its factories in Shenzhen and Xi’an as potential exporters to Canada. Read the full article here. ## **Geely Outpaces BYD In Sales For Second Month** **Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd.** has outsold BYD Co. Ltd. for the second consecutive month, intensifying the competition in the Chinese automotive market. Geely sold 270,000 units in January, while BYD recorded a sales figure of 210,051 units. Read the full article here. ## **Tesla’s Europe Registrations Rise Despite Sales Drop** **Tesla Inc.** has reported an uptick in its registrations across multiple markets in the European region, despite falling sales. The company reported 17,425 registrations in February, representing a 10% YoY surge from February 2025. Read the full article here. ## **Ford, GM, Stellantis Stocks Slip Amid Oil Price Surge** The escalating US-Iran war has led to a surge in oil prices, causing stocks of **Ford**, **General Motors** and **Stellantis** to slip. Ford reported a decline of 4.97%, GM was down 1.21%, and Stellantis slipped 5.69%. Read the full article here. **_Disclaimer_:** _This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors._ _Image via Shutterstock_ ### Related Stocks - [BYD (002594.CN)](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/002594.CN.md) - [GEELY AUTOMOBILE HOLDINGS LIMITED SPON ADS EACH REP 20 ORD (GELHY.US)](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/GELHY.US.md) - [BYD Company Limited (BYDDY.US)](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/BYDDY.US.md) - [Xiaomi Corporation (XIACY.US)](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/XIACY.US.md) - [BYD COMPANY (01211.HK)](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/01211.HK.md) - [GEELY AUTO (00175.HK)](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/00175.HK.md) - [Tesla, Inc. (TSLA.US)](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/TSLA.US.md) - [Geely Automobile Holdings Limited (GELYY.US)](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/GELYY.US.md) ## Related News & Research - [Slate Auto changes CEO months ahead of affordable EV launch](https://longbridge.com/en/news/278421530.md) - [Geely to unveil Galaxy M7 on Mar 13, targeting cost-effective hybrid market](https://longbridge.com/en/news/278311957.md) - [Slate Names New CEO Months Before Launching Its Cheap EV Truck](https://longbridge.com/en/news/278429532.md) - [BYD launches Seal 07 EV and updated Sealion 06 EV, both equipped with 2nd-gen blade battery and flash-charging](https://longbridge.com/en/news/278044438.md) - [Global EV battery market share in Jan 2026: CATL 45.2%, BYD 13.8%](https://longbridge.com/en/news/278022576.md)