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Stellantis continues its two‑pronged strategy of expanding key brand line‑ups while concentrating investment on the North American market. After unveiling three new Chrysler crossovers and a $70 billion global Stellantis’ North‑American‑focused turnaround plan that earmarks roughly 60 % of product and branding spend for North America, the company reported a 13 % year‑on‑year rise in continues to deliver strong financial results. In Q2 2026 revenue rose 13 % year‑on‑year to €43.5 billion. Operating billion, adjusted operating income more than tripled to €773 million and industrial free‑cash flow hit reached €1 billion, billion. The surge was driven largely by a 32 % sales jump in North America (122,000 units, North‑American sales – 122,000 additional units that accounted for 81 % of group total shipment growth). growth – while European volumes were flat. CEO Antonio Filosa cited linked the results as proof of “continuous progress” under performance to the turnaround $70 billion “FaSTLAne 2030” plan, which allocates roughly $42 billion (about 60 % of product and branding spend) to the region. The plan targets 11 new North American North‑American models and a 35 % regional volume increase – by 2030, including a 60 % boost lift for the Ram brand. Product development under the plan was highlighted: Dodge’s SRT brand – by 2030. previewed the Copperhead halo sports car, confirmed as a distinct platform from the Charger; teaser material also suggested a revival of the historic Super Bee badge on the latest Charger. Ram announced the 2027 Rumble Bee pickup line, with a base V8 priced at $62,790 and an SRT version delivering 777 hp. In line with the strategy to focus on core automotive operations, Stellantis disclosed the sale of its Free2move car‑sharing business to German fund Mutares. The combined financial performance reinforces and product milestones reinforce Stellantis’ push to broaden its U.S. portfolio, introduce new performance performance‑oriented models, and streamline product complexity across its global operations.