German FAZ: Darwinistic Competition008290

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 Competition008290

German FAZ: There is no way around cuts in the VW Group008288

The crisis is worsening in the automotive industry. Many factories are underutilized and hundreds of thousands of employees fear for their jobs. The American manufacturer Ford has just announced that it will cut 4,000 jobs in Europe, many of them at the factory in Cologne. The mass manufacturer Stellantis is also under pressure. Opel, one… Continue reading German FAZ: There is no way around cuts in the VW Group008288

German Manager Magazine: Opel: Stellantis Group throttles production in Rüsselsheim 003792

The car manufacturer Opel has reduced production at its main plant in Rüsselsheim. This week, assembly of the compact car Astra and its sister model DS 4 will be completely suspended, a company spokesman said. That to Stellantis-Group companies are converting the Rüsselsheim plant to single-shift operation in consultation with the works council, which is… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Opel: Stellantis Group throttles production in Rüsselsheim 003792

@Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis Organizational Announcement007701

AMSTERDAM – The process to appoint the new permanent Chief Executive Officer is well under way, managed by a Special Committee of the Board, and will be concluded within the first half of 2025. While the appointment of the new CEO is concluded the following organization is implemented with immediate effect. The Interim Executive Committee… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis Organizational Announcement007701

@Groupe PSA: PR Board Accepts Carlos Tavares’ Resignation as Chief Executive Officer007700

AMSTERDAM – Stellantis N.V. (“Stellantis” or “the Company”) announces that the Company’s Board of Directors, under the Chairmanship of John Elkann, accepted Carlos Tavares’ resignation today from his role as Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. The process to appoint the new permanent Chief Executive Officer is well under way, managed by a Special Committee… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Board Accepts Carlos Tavares’ Resignation as Chief Executive Officer007700

STELLANTIS. Resignation of Carlos Tavares: “he went from Messiah to banned”, “he was the most hated boss”

Stellantis announced on Sunday December 1, 2024 the resignation “with immediate effect” of Carlos Tavares, boss of the automobile group, whose successor will be appointed in the first half of 2025. Disagreements accelerated his departure. Reactions in Sochaux and Vesoul, two of the group’s French factories. The essentials of the day: our exclusive selection Every… Continue reading STELLANTIS. Resignation of Carlos Tavares: “he went from Messiah to banned”, “he was the most hated boss”

Europe’s embattled auto sector plans plant closures and layoffs

A slew of automotive companies have recently announced plant closures and big layoffs in Europe as they struggle with weak demand, high production costs, competition from Chinese rivals and slower-than-expected electric vehicle transition. Below are some of the companies which flagged layoffs and site closures announced in recent months: VALEO: French car parts supplier will… Continue reading Europe’s embattled auto sector plans plant closures and layoffs