“Our industry is entering an exciting new era, fueled by our customers’ ever-increasing digital lifestyles. It is no coincidence that Stellantis was born precisely when our world requires a new kind of spirit,” Carlos Tavares, CEO of Stellantis, has said, celebrating the first anniversary of the formation of the company.
Stellantis’ journey started just 12 months ago with a well-established presence in three powerful regions – Europe, North America and South America – in addition to significant untapped potential in important markets such as China, Africa, the Middle East, Oceania and India.
With industrial operations in nearly 30 countries, the company has the ability to efficiently meet and exceed consumer expectations and deliver vehicles and services of unparalleled quality in more than 130 markets.
In the first year, Stellantis started a journey to lead the way the world moves, building its foundation while achieving impressive milestones. The company successfully launched over ten new products in 2021, including Citroën C4, Fiat Pulse, DS 4, DS 9, Jeep Commander, Grand Cherokee, Grand Cherokee L, Grand Wagoneer, Wagoneer, Maserati MC20, Opel Mokka, Rocks-e and Peugeot 308.
It has planned investments of more than € 30 billion through 2025 to execute electrification and software strategies to support the 14 iconic brands and two mobility brands as it shifts to becoming a sustainable mobility tech company while building an innovative and robust ecosystem with strategic partnerships.
Unveiled an ambitious electrification strategy with 33 electrified vehicles available now, including fuel cell vans and eight more battery electric vehicles coming in the next 18 months, and building partnerships with Automotive Cells Company, Factorial Energy, LG Energy Solution, Samsung SDI and Vulcan Energy.
Besides, it accelerated its software transformation through game-changing collaborations with Amazon, BMW, Foxconn and Waymo. Also, it has strengthened its global financing operations in the US by acquiring First Investors Financial Services and partnerships across Europe with BNP Paribas Personal Finance, Crédit Agricole Consumer Finance and Santander Consumer Finance.
The company said that it is preparing the long-term strategic plan to be unveiled on March 1.
“We still have a lot of work ahead of us, but the Stellantis community is well on its way, and so the race is on. Stellantis will make the difference in the demanding environment in which we operate. It is our duty, and thanks to our competitive mindset, I am confident that our stars will continue to shine,” Tavares added.