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Stellantis CEO highlights diverging US and global strategies
Filosa said Stellantis will use domestic engineering for U.S. vehicles while partnering with Leapmotor and Dongfeng in Europe and other markets.
On Thursday, Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa stated at an analyst conference that the global automotive market is clearly split between the United States and the rest of the world, requiring distinct development strategies.
Differing regulations and consumer demand necessitate this divergence, as the United States serves as Stellantis's main profit engine, prompting the automaker to rely fully on domestic engineering there.
In Europe and other markets, Stellantis partners with Chinese automakers including Leapmotor and Dongfeng; Filosa emphasized these partnerships are not planning models for the United States.
The Trump administration has criticized automakers for forging similar agreements, with officials blasting Ford Motor for a joint venture with China's Geely, alleging it supported Chinese automaker expansion.
Ford has stated it is adapting to this new global reality by getting leaner and smarter through these partnerships, navigating the divergent policy landscape automakers now face.