The Transatlantic Auto Shuffle: Stellantis' China Play The latest moves by Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa to expand partnerships between European and Chinese automakers have sent shockwaves through the industry, sparking concerns about the growing presence of Chinese brands in North America.
However, a closer examination reveals that these developments may be more nuanced than initially meets the eye.
Stellantis' interest in partnering with Leapmotor, a Chinese electric vehicle maker, is driven by a desire to fill production gaps in Mexico and potentially Canada.