In 2021, shortly after the merger between Fiat Chrysler Vehicles (FCA) and the PSA Group was finalized, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares made a promise. The pinnacle honcho mentioned the automotive conglomerate would put money into all manufacturers for 10 years. Properly, the highest brass is now saying the administration will resolve the destiny of all 14 corporations a lot sooner.
Talking on the 2024 Paris Motor Present, Tavares mentioned choices shall be taken 2-3 years from now. When that occurs, another person shall be on the helm of Stellantis. As not too long ago introduced, the search course of to discover a new CEO has already began. Tavares’ five-year contract expires in early 2026 and will not be renewed because the Portuguese businessman will retire. His successor shall be introduced on the finish of 2025.
Within the meantime, Tavares advised Automotive Information that each one corporations beneath the company umbrella are totally financed via 2026. That looks as if an odd factor to say given how Chrysler is all the way down to a single mannequin, the growing older Pacifica/Voyager. Nevertheless, the struggling American model is gearing as much as launch its first EV subsequent 12 months, so there’s hope for a revival.
Lancia’s rebirth course of begins with a brand new Ypsilon and can proceed in 2026 with the Gamma returning for a flagship mannequin in a fastback taste. If it sticks round for longer, the troubled Italian marque will launch a brand new Delta in 2028.
Alfa Romeo intends to launch the next-generation Stelvio in 2025 and Giulia a 12 months later. A bigger SUV with fuel engines and electrical drivetrains to tackle the Porsche Cayenne is deliberate for a 2027 launch and can primarily goal the US market.
Dodge has a brand new Charger lineup and the Alfa Romeo Tonale-based Hornet, with reviews stating the Stealth moniker is coming again as an SUV in 2027 to exchange the Durango.
Jeep has a complete bunch of recent fashions on the best way, together with the next-gen Renegade and Compass, each of that are getting EV variations. It is also planning a “mainstream utility car” to fit beneath the Grand Cherokee. These autos are all coming by the tip of 2027.
Ram is at present going through a top quality downside, as reported by Tavares himself. Too many freshly constructed vans want repairs proper after leaving the meeting line. Stellantis is addressing these points however gross sales within the US via September are down 24%.
Talking of manufacturers which can be too huge to fail, Fiat, Opel/Vauxhall, Citroën, and Peugeot all have busy agendas consisting largely of mechanically associated merchandise. We won’t say the identical factor about Maserati since Tavares admitted this week the corporate “is within the crimson,” placing the blame on advertising and marketing quite than the precise vehicles.
It is unclear what the plan is for DS Vehicles, though a brand new DS9 flagship mannequin is prone to launch in 2025 along with a second mannequin. These two are anticipated to spearhead a household of plug-in hybrids and EVs, offered DS shall be given an opportunity to show its price.
As for Abarth, it is enterprise as regular by pumping out sportier Fiats. Is that sufficient? We’ll see.
Managing so many manufacturers have to be an absolute nightmare for the individuals in cost. We cannot be too shocked if the household of manufacturers shall be streamlined within the subsequent few years to scale back the chance of overlap.
