Carlos Tavares, CEO of Stellantis, is preparing for a media blitz at the Paris Auto Show to address growing concerns following a profit warning from Stellantis in late September. Investors were rattled by the announcement, which highlighted declining profits due to weak U.S. sales—largely driven by a backlog of unsold vehicles and pricing missteps. Tavares, known for his past success in leading the PSA Group and orchestrating the Stellantis merger with Fiat Chrysler, now faces the challenge of reviving the company’s fortunes as he approaches his retirement in 2026. The Sept. 30 profit warning shocked investors, who were accustomed to...