On the Dash:
- Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa says partnerships will be a core part of the company’s long-term strategy.
- Last week, Stellantis announced a new distribution partnership with Chinese EV maker Leapmotor.
- Filosa is expected to unveil his full strategic vision at Investor Day on May 21.
Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa says partnerships will be a core pillar of the automaker’s long-term strategy.
Filosa made the announcement at the Financial Times’ Future of the Car Summit in London, Reuters reported. The summit is one of the industry’s premier gatherings for global automotive leaders.
Shift in strategy for Steallantis
The comments follow Stellantis’ announcement last week that it plans to expand joint manufacturing in Europe with Chinese EV maker Leapmotor. The deal moves their relationship beyond distribution and into production.
The push for more partnerships marks a shift in strategy from former CEO Carlos Tavares, whose Dare Forward 2030 plan assumed aggressive global EV adoption that never fully materialized. U.S. demand for EVs fell after the $7,500 federal tax credit expired last September.
Filosa has been changing that approach since taking over last year. His plan includes shifting Stellantis toward a powertrain-flexible model that keeps EVs, hybrids, and internal combustion engines in the mix based on regional demand.
Filosa streamlining focus
Earlier this month, Filosa announced that Stellantis will prioritize four key brands moving forward: Jeep, Ram, Peugeot, and Fiat. The automaker will retain its 14-brand lineup and does not plan to shut down any underperforming brands. Instead, Filosa says the company will reposition secondary brands such as Citroen, Opel, and Alfa Romeo to operate in regional roles.
The strategy comes as Stellantis works to regain market share in the United States and Europe while facing growing competition from Chinese EV makers.
More details expected at Investor Day 2026
The recent strategy announcements come just weeks before Filosa presents his full strategic vision at Investor Day 2026 on May 21 at the Chrysler Technical Center in Auburn Hills, Mich.
The event is expected to provide specifics on brand priorities, manufacturing commitments, and how future partnerships align with the broader turnaround plan.
