Three Things in Stellantis News Relating to Citroën
With Stellantis reporting revenues up 12% in Q1 2022, three other things the company announced this month may provide some insight into the future of the Citroën brand.:
Stellantis unveils strategic plan to 2030 with little mention of Citroën
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares presented his strategic plan for the company to 2030, but only once was there specific mention of Citroën.
Stellantis Profitability Beats First Year Target
“Record results prove that Stellantis is well positioned to deliver strong performance, even in the most uncertain market environments,” Chief Executive Carlos Tavares said in a statement today.
Carlos Tavares Says Electrification is Being Advanced by Politicians, Not the Industry
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares stated some plain and refreshing truth this week about the automotive industry’s move to electrification.
Stellantis to Maintain DS Brand in China Despite Disappointing Sales
DS Automobiles will keep selling cars in China and next year will unveil a new plan to boost disappointing sales.
Michael Manley Moves from Stellantis to Head AutoNation
It was announced on Tuesday that Mike Manley will step down from his role as Head of Americas for Stellantis
Stellantis to Bank on Opel to Rejuvenate China Sales
If Citroën and Peugeot compete in essentially the same market segment, they could cannibalize Opel’s sales and the brand’s foray into the Chinese market.
Suggestions for Citroën’s Future in Stellantis
Taken together, the many brands of Stellantis have great promise. The speed and relative ease with which Stellantis’ car plants across the world can now switch to building a model from a sister company miles away offers great flexibility to respond quickly to changing demands.
Citroën — The Obscure Brand in Stellantis
We find it telling that Stellantis press releases mention most of the brands assimilated into the new company, but Citroën seems to be absent in many.
French Courts Go After Citroën in Dieselgate
Does the need for government revenue take precedent over the hardship such measures, if successful, will have on France’s automobile manufacturing sector? It would seem so…