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Stellantis global expansion and Maserati strategic talks

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Stellantis is pursuing strategic expansions and partnerships to strengthen its global presence and technological capabilities. In August 2026, the company established an 8.2 billion yuan ($1.2 billion) joint venture with Dongfeng in Wuhan, China, named Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroen Automotive Technology Co., to manufacture and export electrified Jeep and Peugeot models starting in 2027. Simultaneously, Stellantis expanded its retail footprint in South Korea by opening a new Brand House in Seoul. Seoul, part of a plan to reach 14 showrooms by 2027. By late September 2026, reports intensified regarding Maserati’s potential partnership with Huawei and the JAC Group to address severe financial and sales challenges. Maserati’s global sales reportedly fell below 8,000 units in 2025, an 80% decline from its 2017 peak, while Stellantis reported an adjusted operating loss of 198 million euros for that year. The proposed collaboration aims to develop two new electric models: a large electric Grand Tourer (GT) and a mid-to-large size electric SUV. Under this framework, Huawei would provide the technological foundation via the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) platform, while JAC Motors would manage technical development and manufacturing. In early October 2026, JAC Motors officially confirmed ongoing discussions with Stellantis and Huawei in a filing with the Shanghai Stock Exchange. While the parties are evaluating the partnership, no binding agreement has been signed and Huawei, though the project remains subject to “significant uncertainty.” For Stellantis, the deal represents a potential path to revitalize its Cassino plant in Italy. To address the industrial future of the site, the company has Cassino plant in Italy, Stellantis scheduled meetings with Italian labor unions on October 15, as well as discussions with and Lazio Region leadership to clarify production and employment guarantees. On October 14, 2026, in mid-October. Amidst these developments, Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa dismissed rumors regarding the potential divestment of Maserati, Maserati’s divestment or a split between European and American entities, confirming at the Paris Motor Show that the luxury brand is not for sale and will remain part of the Stellantis 14-brand group. Maserati CEO Santo Ficili announced upcoming product updates, including an all-electric Levante successor expected in December and a redesigned, “very low and large” Quattroporte, while emphasizing increased engineering cooperation with Alfa Romeo.

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