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:



<h2>Xiaomi’s Humanoid Robots Take Over EV Assembly Plant</h2>



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.



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<h2>BYD Eyes Canada Market After Tariff Agreement</h2>



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.



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<h2>Geely Outpaces BYD In Sales For Second Month</h2>



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.



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<h2>Tesla’s Europe Registrations Rise Despite Sales Drop</h2>



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.



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<h2>Ford, GM, Stellantis Stocks Slip Amid Oil Price Surge</h2>



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%.



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Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.



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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.

- This week, the auto industry saw significant developments, including Xiaomi's deployment of humanoid robots in its EV assembly plant and BYD's application for a permit to import vehicles into Canada after a tariff agreement.  
- Geely outperformed BYD in sales for the second month, selling 270,000 units compared to BYD's 210,051, highlighting intensified competition in the Chinese market.  
- Additionally, Tesla reported a rise in European registrations despite a drop in sales, while Ford, GM, and Stellantis experienced stock declines due to surging oil prices linked to the US-Iran conflict.

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Weekend Round-Up: Xiaomi's Humanoid Robots, BYD's Canada Move, Geely's Sales Lead, Tesla's Europe Registrations And More