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Stellantis waiting for UK support on Vauxhall plant – Automotive News Europe

March 03, 2021 11:59 AM Ellesmere Port factory could focus on electric cars Reuters PARIS — Any investment by Stellantis in its Vauxhall plant in Ellesmere Port, England, is dependent on support from the British government, CEO Carlos Tavares said in an interview with a French newspaper. Tavares said the automaker was now looking at… Continue reading Stellantis waiting for UK support on Vauxhall plant – Automotive News Europe

Jeep-Owner Stellantis Is Open to Dropping Cherokee Name, CEO Says – The Wall Street Journal

The head of Jeep’s owner said he is open to dropping the Cherokee name from vehicles after recent criticism from the Native American tribe’s leader. Carlos Tavares, chief executive officer of the recently formed Stellantis NV, said the company was engaged in dialogue with the Cherokee Nation over its use of the name. Jeep has… Continue reading Jeep-Owner Stellantis Is Open to Dropping Cherokee Name, CEO Says – The Wall Street Journal

Stellantis does not rule out M&A operations but now focusing on itself: CEO – CNA

Business Stellantis Chief Executive said he did not rule out extraordinary operations for the company although the car maker is now focused on itself, speaking in an interview published on Thursday. FILE PHOTO: Carlos Tavares, when Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Managing Board of PSA Group, attends the Tomorrow In Motion event on… Continue reading Stellantis does not rule out M&A operations but now focusing on itself: CEO – CNA

Daimler’s $49B issue: Settling Mercedes brand rights – Automotive News Europe

Daimler long argued it needed to keep the Mercedes brand under one roof when investors pressured the company to separate the trucks business. The growing technological divide between the car and commercial-vehicle industries forced management to rethink this. They plan to address the trademark rights issue before distributing a majority of the Daimler Truck unit… Continue reading Daimler’s $49B issue: Settling Mercedes brand rights – Automotive News Europe

US hands over men accused of helping Carlos Ghosn escape: report – Financial Times

US hands over men accused of helping Carlos Ghosn escape: report  Financial Times Father and son extradited to Japan over Carlos Ghosn escape  The Guardian Escape Artist Accused of Freeing Carlos Ghosn Can’t Evade Reckoning in Japan  Bloomberg Why Carlos Ghosn’s accused rescuers have been sent to Japan to face charges  Automotive News Europe Two Americans wanted in Carlos… Continue reading US hands over men accused of helping Carlos Ghosn escape: report – Financial Times

All Stellantis brands will get a chance; China options open, CEO says – Automotive News Europe

Tavares also said he had created a task force to find out “what went wrong” for Fiat Chrysler and PSA in China, where each company has had weak sales. The task force, consisting of Stellantis’ top five executives, is tasked with finding solutions for a comeback in world’s largest market, Tavares said. When asked if… Continue reading All Stellantis brands will get a chance; China options open, CEO says – Automotive News Europe

VW explores feasibility of building flying cars – Automotive News Europe

HAMBURG — Volkswagen Group is conducting a feasibility study into flying cars, joining a growing number of companies looking into the potential technology. “Beyond autonomous driving the concept of vertical mobility could be a next step to take our mobility approach into the future, especially in the Chinese market,” VW said on Tuesday. “Therefore, we… Continue reading VW explores feasibility of building flying cars – Automotive News Europe