Stellantis’s Portuguese Dominance: A Harbinger of Consolidation and the EV Shift Just 36.7% of new cars sold in Western Europe in Q1 2024 were battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Now, in the first quarter of 2025, Stellantis isn’t just leading the Portuguese automotive market – it’s demonstrating a strategic agility that signals a broader industry trend: … Read more
Honda Reassesses EV Strategy, Prologue’s Future in Question Amid $15.8 Billion Shift Honda is significantly recalibrating its electric vehicle ambitions, announcing a substantial $15.8 billion pullback from planned EV development and production. While the automaker firmly denies halting the launch of the highly anticipated Prologue electric SUV, the broader strategy shift raises questions about the … Read more
The German-China Automotive Axis: A Looming Tech Dependency with Global Repercussions Germany’s automotive industry, a cornerstone of its economy, is facing a critical juncture. A recent surge in high-level diplomatic visits, coupled with a dramatic shift in trade dynamics – China now surpasses the US as Germany’s largest trading partner – reveals a deepening, and … Read more
Stellantis’s Diesel Rebound: A Strategic Maneuver Against China and a Bridge to an Uncertain Future Despite the global push for electric vehicles, a surprising trend is emerging: Stellantis is actively reinvesting in diesel technology, preparing seven new diesel versions for its European lineup. This isn’t a nostalgic return to the past, but a calculated move … Read more
Stellantis’s Diesel Rebound: A Strategic Pause in the EV Revolution? A staggering €22 billion write-down. Dividend cuts. And a surprising pivot back to diesel engines. Stellantis, the automotive giant behind brands like Jeep, Fiat, and Peugeot, is sending shockwaves through the industry. This isn’t a temporary setback; it’s a recalibration, signaling a potentially significant shift … Read more
Stellantis’s Electric Vehicle Pivot: A Harbinger of Industry-Wide Reassessment? Just 15% of new car sales globally are currently electric. This surprisingly low figure, coupled with Stellantis’s recent €6 billion write-down and dividend suspension, signals a critical inflection point: the initial exuberance surrounding the EV transition is giving way to a more pragmatic, and potentially prolonged, … Read more
Stellantis’s U-Turn: Why the EV Slowdown Signals a Broader Automotive Reset A staggering €22 billion write-down. That’s the price tag attached to Stellantis’s revised EV strategy, a move that includes halting plans for massive battery plants in Italy and Germany. But this isn’t just a Stellantis story; it’s a stark warning about the pace and … Read more
Stellantis’s Billion-Euro EV Gamble: A Harbinger of Industry Consolidation? A staggering €6 billion write-down. A near 25% plunge in share value. Stellantis, the automotive giant encompassing brands like Peugeot, Jeep, and Fiat, has delivered a stark warning to the industry: the road to electric vehicle dominance is far more treacherous – and expensive – than … Read more
<p>A staggering $26.5 billion write-down. That’s the financial earthquake shaking Stellantis, and the ripple effects are being felt across the North American automotive landscape. The recent decision to sell its stake in the NextStar Energy battery plant in Windsor, Ontario, to LG Energy Solution for a mere $100 isn’t simply a divestiture; it’s a strategic … Read more
Stellantis’s Italian Pivot: A Warning Sign for Europe’s Automotive Future? Just 3% of new cars sold in Europe in 2023 were made in Italy. This startling statistic underscores a growing crisis in the Italian automotive sector, and Stellantis’s recent recalibration of its ‘Piano Italia’ isn’t offering much reassurance. While the company pledges continued investment, the … Read more