Just a few days ago, Stellantis CEO, Carlos Tavares, unexpectedly resigned due to major problems at the parent company of Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, Jeep, and MANY more. Automotive expert Jim Hall explains the backstory of Stellantis, the multinational car conglomerate that resulted from the 2021 merger of FCA and the PSA Groupe. He walks us through what is currently going wrong (and it’s, unfortunately, a lot) and he shares his recommendations to get this car company back on track. Could new products do the trick? What about a Dodge Charger SUV? Will auto brands need to be eliminated? Who should step in to replace the chief executive officer? Jim Hall has the answers... or so he thinks.
📖Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction
00:43 – Welcome to the Show!
01:32 – Setting the Stage
03:08 – Carlos Tavares’ Story
04:02 – Chrysler’s Checkered History
08:24 – Can Jim Name All the 13.5 Stellantis Brands?
09:25 – Stellantis is Kind of a Mess
15:54 – 2023 was a Banner Year, 2024, not so much
18:10 – Is There a Single Point of Failure?
22:30 – Could New Products Save Stellantis?
31:14 – The World’s Only Native American Automaker?
31:49 – Is Jim Optimistic About the Future?
34:04 – Jim’s ‘Esoteric Pick’
38:41 – Closing Remarks
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