There is a clear division in the global automotive market: on one side the USA, and on the other the rest of the world. Words from Antonio Filosa, CEO of Stellantis, who during a conference with analysts explained how the company is managing a US commercial and regulatory context that differs from that of other regions, including Europe. Divergences in many respects, but especially regarding the ways of collaboration between manufacturers and Chinese companies.
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Stellantis and the market division
“We clearly see the world divided into two parts: on one side the USA, and on the other the rest of the world”, said Filosa. Translated: the challenge that Stellantis and its main rivals must face is to develop vehicles for the US market, still the company’s main profit driver, in a context where regulations and consumer demand differ significantly compared to the rest of the world.
Between the USA and Europe
According to Reuters, in the USA Stellantis relies entirely on local engineering and development, while in other markets, including Europe, it collaborates with other manufacturers, including the Chinese Leapmotor and Dongfeng. Filosa specified that these partnerships do not involve the development of models intended for the US market, unlike other car manufacturers who have signed similar agreements and have come under the scrutiny of the Trump administration.
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