German FAZ: What’s behind Tavares’ expulsion008302

The divergences had become too great. With immediate effect, the board of directors of the car manufacturer Stellantis accepted the resignation of Carlos Tavares as CEO on Sunday. The press release from the parent company of brands such as Peugeot, Fiat and Opel is brief, but its tone is unmistakable. In the past few weeks,… Continue reading German FAZ: What’s behind Tavares’ expulsion008302

German FAZ: Head of Opel parent Stellantis resigns008301

The car manufacturer Stellantis, which is suffering from problems in the important US market and a weak industry situation, has to look for a new boss sooner than expected. The board of directors has accepted the resignation of Carlos Tavares, the multi-brand group (including Peugeot, Citroen, Fiat, Chrysler, Jeep, Alfa Romeo) announced on Sunday evening.… Continue reading German FAZ: Head of Opel parent Stellantis resigns008301

German FAZ: Darwinistic Competition008300

The selection process in the auto industry is progressing. Now it hits Carlos Tavares, who was CEO of the Stellantis Group until Sunday and therefore the master of Opel, Fiat and twelve other brands. He was shown the door with immediate effect. This means that Europe’s auto industry is losing one of its most prominent… Continue reading German FAZ: Darwinistic Competition008300

@FCA: Chrysler Pacifica and The Elf on the Shelf Create Holiday Magic This Season

December 3, 2024 , Auburn Hills, Mich. –  Chrysler brand is joining forces with The Elf on the Shelf to create and spread holiday magic this season. Following its successful Halloween Trunk or Treat campaign, Chrysler Pacifica is now set to help parents who don’t happen to have a sleigh in their garage, becoming the “official… Continue reading @FCA: Chrysler Pacifica and The Elf on the Shelf Create Holiday Magic This Season

@FCA: Ram 1500 Named to Car and Driver’s 10Best Vehicles for 2025

December 3, 2024 , Auburn Hills, Mich. –  Car and Driver has named the 2025 Ram 1500 to its 10Best vehicle list for 2025. The award applies to the entire Ram 1500 lineup. “The competition in the auto industry, and particularly in the truck segment, is fierce and it is an honor to have the Ram… Continue reading @FCA: Ram 1500 Named to Car and Driver’s 10Best Vehicles for 2025

End of an era as Carlos Tavares exits Stellantis

Carlos Tavares There was a point in time when Carlos Tavares could do no wrong. He was seen as the miracle turnaround man for Groupe PSA when it was literally down and out in the period of the global slowdown for 2009 to 2013. Not only did Tavares bring Peugeot back from the brink but… Continue reading End of an era as Carlos Tavares exits Stellantis

Carlos Tavares, Stellantis CEO, Resigns

The chief executive of the automaker Stellantis, Carlos Tavares, has resigned, the company said on Sunday, amid a decline in profits and slumping sales in its key North America region. Mr. Tavares, 66, spearheaded the creation of the company in a 2021 merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and France’s Peugeot. The company is one of… Continue reading Carlos Tavares, Stellantis CEO, Resigns

Norway breaks another EV record, nearly completing its EV transition

Photo by Maryan Ivasyk on Unsplash More good news from EV mecca Norway, with November numbers showing more than 10,000 EVs were newly registered, bringing its tally to a truly impressive 93.6% of all new car registrations, showing that its EV transition is almost complete. November saw 10,940 new EV registrations, with EVs pretty much… Continue reading Norway breaks another EV record, nearly completing its EV transition

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigns amid problems in U.S., falling sales

watch now DETROIT — Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has unexpectedly resigned from the automaker amid increasingly “different views” between the executive and the board of directors, the company said Sunday. The world’s fourth-largest carmaker said its board accepted Tavares’ resignation on Sunday. His departure is effective immediately. Jeep-maker Stellantis said that its process to appoint… Continue reading Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigns amid problems in U.S., falling sales

German FAZ: Darwinistic Competition008289

The selection process in the auto industry is progressing. Now it hits Carlos Tavares, who was CEO of the Stellantis Group until Sunday and therefore the master of Opel, Fiat and twelve other brands. He was shown the door with immediate effect. This means that Europe’s auto industry is losing one of its most prominent… Continue reading German FAZ: Darwinistic Competition008289