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Business Upturn
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- Business Upturn
Xavier Chardon Appointed CEO of Citroën
By GlobeNewswire Published on May 19, 2025, 13:08 IST Xavier Chardon Appointed CEO of Citroën AMSTERDAM, May 19, 2025 – Xavier Chardon is appointed Chief Executive Officer of Citroën, effective June 2, 2025, reporting to Jean-Philippe Imparato, Stellantis' Chief Operating Officer, Enlarged Europe. Xavier Chardon will continue the momentum initiated by the brand in recent months. With a strong international background and in-depth knowledge of the Citroën brand, to which he dedicated almost 20 years of his career, Xavier Chardon's mission will be to build on Citroën's recent successes and accelerate the brand's transformation in a rapidly changing automotive landscape. Jean-Philippe Imparato stated: 'I would like to thank Thierry Koskas for leading Citroën brand over the last two years and for achieving its line up renewal, most recently with the presentation of the new C5 Aircross.' 'We are very pleased to welcome Xavier Chardon to the head of Citroën. His rich and diverse career, his expertise in the automotive sector and his knowledge of the brand will be valuable assets in leading Citroën towards new horizons and strengthening its unique position in the market', concluded Imparato. . # # # About Stellantis Stellantis N.V. (NYSE: STLA / Euronext Milan: STLAM / Euronext Paris: STLAP) is a leading global automaker, dedicated to giving its customers the freedom to choose the way they move, embracing the latest technologies and creating value for all its stakeholders. Its unique portfolio of iconic and innovative brands includes Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, FIAT, Jeep®, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall, Free2move and Leasys. For more information, visit Attachment EN-20250519-Xavier-Chardon-Appointed-Citroën-CEO Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. GlobeNewswire provides press release distribution services globally, with substantial operations in North America and Europe.
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Stellantis to buy CO2 credits from Tesla 'pool' also in 2025, exec says
TURIN, Italy (Reuters) -Stellantis will buy credits from a "pool" led by Tesla also in 2025, to meet European Union's CO2 reduction requirements, despite Brussels giving carmakers three years to comply, the group's Europe head said on Saturday. Carmakers facing tougher EU emissions rules this year agreed to pool their emissions and avoid hefty fines by having firms with lower electric vehicle (EV) sales buy carbon credits from segment leaders including Tesla and Polestar. Stellantis, Europe's second largest carmaker, entered a pool led by Tesla, which also includes other competitors. However, earlier this month the European Commission yielded to pressure from European manufacturers and allowed compliance based on a carmaker's average emissions over the 2025-2027 period, rather than just on 2025 as initially envisaged. Asked whether Stellantis planned to use credits bought from Tesla this year, the group's head of European operations Jean-Philippe Imparato said: "I'll use everything". Imparato spoke at an automotive event in Turin, where it said Stellantis' current EV mix on its European sales was at 14%, compared to a 21% target set by the EU. The 2027 extension "gives us some breathing space, but does not provide a solution," he said. Imparato added production on the new hybrid version of the Fiat 500 city car would start at Stellantis Mirafiori complex in Turin in November, with an annual targeted output for the car, both in its hybrid and EV versions, of 130,000 units. Sign in to access your portfolio
Reuters
29-03-2025
- Automotive
- Reuters
Stellantis to buy CO2 credits from Tesla 'pool' also in 2025, exec says
TURIN, Italy, March 29 (Reuters) - Stellantis will buy credits from a "pool" led by Tesla (TSLA.O), opens new tab also in 2025, to meet European Union's CO2 reduction requirements, despite Brussels giving carmakers three years to comply, the group's Europe head said on Saturday. Carmakers facing tougher EU emissions rules this year agreed to pool their emissions and avoid hefty fines by having firms with lower electric vehicle (EV) sales buy carbon credits from segment leaders including Tesla and Polestar. Make sense of the latest ESG trends affecting companies and governments with the Reuters Sustainable Switch newsletter. Sign up here. Stellantis, Europe's second largest carmaker, entered a pool led by Tesla, which also includes other competitors. However, earlier this month the European Commission yielded to pressure from European manufacturers and allowed compliance based on a carmaker's average emissions over the 2025-2027 period, rather than just on 2025 as initially envisaged. Asked whether Stellantis planned to use credits bought from Tesla this year, the group's head of European operations Jean-Philippe Imparato said: "I'll use everything". Imparato spoke at an automotive event in Turin, where it said Stellantis' current EV mix on its European sales was at 14%, compared to a 21% target set by the EU. The 2027 extension "gives us some breathing space, but does not provide a solution," he said. Imparato added production on the new hybrid version of the Fiat 500 city car would start at Stellantis Mirafiori complex in Turin in November, with an annual targeted output for the car, both in its hybrid and EV versions, of 130,000 units.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
First pictures of new Alfa Romeo Stelvio as current car bows out
New Stelvio will be offered with choice of hybrid and electric powertrains Alfa Romeo is putting the finishing touches on the next-generation Stelvio, having started to phase out the current-generation SUV and its saloon sibling, the Giulia. Images of a Stelvio prototype testing in northern Sweden reveal that it's a significantly longer car than the current one and appears to have a more rakish roofline. Up front, it takes clear inspiration from the smaller Alfa Romeo Junior but gets a different look that splits the headlights and daytime running units into two sections, with the latter set just below the lip of the bonnet. At the rear is a set of arrow-shaped brake lights that, as previously revealed in an official teaser image, outline the tailgate in a shield-like design. There's also a duck-tail-style lip spoiler that neatly separates the car's glasshouse from its rear fascia. Completing the look is a new three-spoke iteration of Alfa's historic Teledial wheel design, shod in Continental winter rubber. The new Stelvio will be underpinned by Alfa parent company Stellantis's new STLA Large platform and will offer the choice of hybrid and electric powertrains. The platform can support battery packs with capacities of up to 118kWh – claimed to yield ranges of up to 500 miles – as well as 'extreme' powertrains with more shove than the Dodge Challenger Hellcat's supercharged V8. For reference, the first STLA Large-based car, the Dodge Charger Daytona, gets a 93.9kWh nickel-cobalt-aluminum battery that allows it to drive up to 308 miles between charges. The range-topping Scat Pack model also gets dual motors with silicon-carbide inverters that combine to put out 670bhp, allowing it to do the 0-60mph sprint in 3.3sec. However, former Alfa Romeo boss Jean-Philippe Imparato previously said the hot Quadrifoglio version of the new Stelvio-twinned Giulia would pack 'around 1000hp'. It's likely that Alfa will also offer a petrol-powered Quadrifoglio, retaining the current car's 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6. Imprato confirmed in 2023 that the 513bhp lump would survive the incoming Euro 7 emissions rules, stating: 'I would like something [compliant with] the [new] regulation to be interesting.' The news comes as Alfa begins to taper off sales of the existing Giulia and Stelvio. In a statement supplied to Autocar, it confirmed that Giulia Quadrifoglio order books will close at the end of March, with the Stelvio Quadrifoglio following at the end of April. The 2.0-litre petrol versions of both cars will come off sale at the end of May. The Giulia will remain available in Europe in diesel form therafter but, as it is no longer sold with this engine in the UK, it will mark the end of the car's life here. The diesel Stelvio will remain on sale in the UK until the new model arrives. The new Stelvio and Giulia will be instrumental in Alfa's success going forward. Its sales have declined significantly in the UK in recent years, falling from 4997 in 2017 to around 1600 in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. It has registered 125 cars here so far this year, according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. ]]>
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Leaked Alfa Romeo Supercar Images Stir Excitement, but There's a Catch
Read the full story on Modern Car Collector Social media and automotive forums have been abuzz recently over images of what appeared to be a mysterious new Alfa Romeo supercar, speculated to be a successor to the iconic 33 Stradale. Enthusiasts quickly shared theories and excitement about the Italian brand's next exclusive performance model, but insiders now say the reality is far less exciting. Initial images, which spread rapidly across car-focused platforms, depicted a vehicle closely resembling Alfa Romeo's existing 33 Stradale hypercar, albeit with subtle visual variations. Fans and automotive media alike seized upon these minor differences as evidence that Alfa Romeo might soon unveil another exclusive, limited-run sports car. Given the legendary status of the original 33 Stradale and Alfa Romeo's enduring enthusiast following, the speculation gained remarkable traction in mere days. However, credible sources have confirmed that these images do not preview an upcoming Alfa Romeo vehicle. Instead, they originate from a design patent filed by Stellantis in 2022 for the current 33 Stradale. The patent illustrations are not indicative of a future variant but rather early conceptual visuals associated with the existing supercar. While this particular leak may not point to Alfa Romeo's immediate plans, the brand continues to strategically develop its high-performance portfolio. Former Alfa Romeo CEO Jean-Philippe Imparato previously hinted at plans to introduce more limited-edition and ultra-exclusive models over the coming years. Stellantis, Alfa Romeo's parent company, remains committed to positioning Alfa Romeo as a premium, performance-driven marque, suggesting that while this leak doesn't represent a real upcoming model, the excitement among fans isn't entirely misplaced. For now, Alfa Romeo enthusiasts will need to wait a bit longer for the next true revelation from the storied Italian brand. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
