Western carmakers risk wipeout in China, warns Jeep owner Stellantis

Stellantis Warns of Collapse for Foreign Cars in China

Maxime Picat, Stellantis’ operations chief, warned on May 14, 2025, at a London industry summit that Western automakers risk extinction in China. Chinese manufacturers dominate electric vehicles and larger segments, leaving foreign brands struggling. Picat’s stark words reveal a brutal market shift. Chinese brands like BYD and Leapmotor control over 50% of China’s EV market. […]

Western carmakers risk wipeout in China, warns Jeep owner Stellantis

Maxime Picat, one of two internal candidates for next group CEO, ‘shocked’ at foreign groups’ loss of market share

The global giant Stellantis announced that it will pay compensation for the problems experienced in the 1.0 and 1.2-liter PureTech engines of Peugeot, Opel and Citroën brands. Owners of these vehicles, which are also widely used in Turkey, will be able to get their repair costs back under certain conditions. Here are the details and what drivers in Turkey need to know...

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