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On January 18, on the Euronext Paris inventory change, shares of Stellantis traded fingers for very first time. A merger of Fiat Chrysler Cars (FCA) and the Peugeot Group (PSA), Stellantis is now the world’s third-largest automaker, with projected 2021 gross sales approaching 8 million mild automobiles–rating the brand new firm behind solely Toyota and Volkswagen, and forward of Common Motors and Hyundai Motor Firm.

Those that have adopted the Fiat Chrysler Cars saga will recall that Sergio Marchionne, FCA CEO till his loss of life in July of 2018, actively shopped different automakers for an FCA accomplice. In his search, Marchionne famously courted each Common Motors and the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance.

The FCA PSA merger comes on the heels of PSA’s acquisition of Common Motors’ European operations, which included the Opel and Vauxhall manufacturers.

Whereas most People are acquainted with the manufacturers of FCA–at the least the American-market channels–we suspect that PSA’s operations are a bit murky, as the corporate at present has no retail presence in America. By our depend, there are 16 particular person manufacturers below the Stellantis umbrella, lots of which don’t have any U.S. gross sales channels.

Enjoyable reality: In 1978, Chrysler offered its struggling Chrysler Europe operations to Peugeot. Included within the sale have been the Hillman, Simca, and Sunbeam manufacturers–none of which has survived.

Here’s a fast have a look at the manufacturers of Stellantis:

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The Manufacturers of Stellantis

Abarth

Main market: Italy

Abarth is to FCA what AMG is to Mercedes-Benz. Primarily an in-house performance-tuning operation, modified Fiat fashions are at present offered branded as Abarth. Abarth dates again to 1949, and have become a part of the Fiat portfolio in 1971.

Abarth web site

Alfa Romeo

Main market: World

Based means again in 1910, Alfa Romeo turned a part of the Fiat Group in 1988. A near-luxury purveyor of performance-oriented automobiles, Alfa Romeo has a U.S. presence, although the model is represented by simply 84 sellers nationwide.

Alfa Romeo web site

Citroën

Main market: World, excluding North America

Based in 1919, Citroën joined forces with Peugeot in 1974. Citroën sells a lineup of automobiles not in contrast to Peugeot’s, although with their very own character. A pioneer within the Chinese language market, Citroën started promoting automobiles in China in 1984. Citroën is finest identified exterior of France for the 2CV, a plucky, bare-bones economic system automobile obtainable till 1990. Nearly 4 million 2CVs have been constructed over the automobile’s 53-year lifespan.

Citroën web site

Chrysler

Main market: North America

Chrysler

Based in 1925, Chrysler has traditionally been a luxurious marque, although it moved into extra mainstream markets starting within the Seventies. At present, the Chrysler model consists of simply three fashions: the Pacifica and Voyager minivans, and the 300 massive sedan. Chryslers are offered in North America in the identical showrooms as Dodge, Jeep, and Ram automobiles.

Chrysler web site

Dodge

Main market: North America

Dodge produced its first automobile in 1914, and have become a part of the Chrysler group in 1928. A retailer of mainstream merchandise for many of its existence, Dodge is primarily a distinct segment model devoted to performance-themed merchandise right this moment. There are at present three merchandise offered by Dodge: the Charger massive sedan, the Challenger sporty coupe, and the Durango massive crossover.

Dodge web site

DS Cars

DS

Main market: Western Europe

A sub-brand of Citroën, DS is a retailer of premium variations of automobiles offered below the Citroën and Peugeot labels. Shaped in 2009, DS is the latest model within the PSA steady, and certain the least well-known. In most markets, the DS lineup is comprised of simply three fashions: the DS 3 Crossback small crossover, the DS 7 Crossback midsize crossover, and the DS 9 midsize sedan.

DS Web site

Ferrari

Main market: World

Ferrari isn’t truly a part of the Stellantis deal, however we felt compelled to say it right here. As soon as a unit of FCA, the storied sports-car and race-car maker went public in 2015, although FCA stakeholder Exor retained a substantial possession curiosity in Ferrari. Exor holds a 14-percent stake in Stellantis.

Ferrari web site

Fiat

Main market: World

The Fiat model dates again to earlier than the flip of the century—the final century. Although the best-selling model in Italy, the Fiat marque has struggled within the U.S. Subsequent to the formation of FCA, the Fiat model was reintroduced to the U.S. marketplace for 2012, although it by no means noticed a lot gross sales success. Fiat at present sells two automobiles within the U.S.: the 500L compact wagon and the 500X subcompact crossover. We count on the model to withdraw from the U.S. within the subsequent 12 months or two.

Fiat web site

Fiat Skilled

Main market: Western Europe

The commercial-vehicle arm of Fiat, Fiat Skilled retails primarily vans and chassis cabs. Although Fiat Skilled doesn’t function in North America, the model’s Ducato and Doblo vans are retailed on our shores because the Ram ProMaster and Promaster Metropolis, respectively.

Fiat Skilled web site

Jeep

Main market: North America

The revenue and quantity heart of the FCA portfolio, Jeep accounted for greater than 40 p.c of the corporate’s North American quantity in 2020. The Jeep title is without doubt one of the most acknowledged within the business, and FCA has been actively working to broaden the marque in different markets, particularly China. Apart from the Gladiator pickup truck, Jeep’s U.S. lineup is all sport-utility automobiles, and consists of the Renegade, Compass, Cherokee, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, and Grand Wagoneer.

Jeep web site

Lancia

Main market: Italy

Established in 1906, the Lancia model is the red-headed stepchild of the FCA portfolio. Gross sales of Lancia-branded automobiles declined from over 300,000 annual models offered in 1990 to lower than 100,000 by 2010. The present Lancia lineup is comprised of a single automobile: the compact Ypsilon hatchback. At one time, the Chrysler 300 was exported to Europe and offered because the Lancia Thema, an association that lasted simply 4 years.

Lancia web site

Maserati

Main market: World

Maserati primarily retails premium grand-touring-style automobiles which might be offered within the U.S. alongside Ferraris and priced in keeping with BMW and Mercedes-Benz merchandise. Maserati’s best-selling car within the States is the Levante midsize crossover.

Maserati web site

Opel

Main market: Western Europe

With roots that return to 1862, Opel is finest identified to most People because the German division of Common Motors. To consolidate its operations, GM offered its European operations—together with Opel and British advertising arm Vauxhall, to PSA in 2017. Opel sells a full line of automobiles, although it concentrates on small automobiles and crossovers.

Opel web site

Peugeot

Main market: World, excluding North America

This historic French automaker has roots that date again to 1882. The mainstream model retails a complete lineup of small and midsize automobiles, crossovers, and vans, in addition to some dear near-luxury sedans. The premium 508 sedan, for instance, sells for higher than $60,000 nicely geared up. There’s speak of Stellantis bringing the Peugeot model again to the U.S. Keep tuned…

Peugeot web site

Ram

Ram

Main market: North America

Second solely to Jeep by way of whole FCA gross sales, Ram is finest identified for full-size pickups, but in addition retails the ProMaster and ProMaster Metropolis supply vans. A small pickup truck is because of be added to the Ram lineup by mid-decade.

Ram web site

Ram Business

Main market: North America

An American analog to Fiat Skilled, Ram Business offers primarily in supply vans and HD variants of the Ram pickup truck. Not all FCA dealerships promote and repair Ram Business merchandise.

Ram Business web site

Vauxhall

Main market: United Kingdon

This British carmaker was acquired by Common Motors in 1925, and was included within the sale of that automaker’s European operations to PSA. In recent times, the Vauxhall lineup has mirrored that of Opel, differing solely in model and mannequin names.

Vauxhall web site

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