There have been a number of modifications at Stellantis in the previous few months. The CEO is gone, and the American manufacturers have extra freedom in deciding their future. That is quite a bit to deal with, however one factor Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and Chrysler doubtless will not have to fret about is any new competitors rising from contained in the Stellantis household.

In response to Automotive Information, Stellantis Canada CEO Jeff Hines stated final week that he would not imagine the automaker will deliver any of its European manufacturers to North America. That does not imply our continent is totally walled off from Europe, although. Hines famous {that a} crossover just like the Jeep Avenger “may match right here,” serving as an reasonably priced choice for customers.

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The information simply means we’re unlikely to get an Opel or a Peugeot right here anytime quickly, which is not that shocking. Whereas Stellantis continues to seek for a brand new boss, the corporate is making an attempt to reverse its downturn in North America by reducing the costs of a number of fashions. Jeep has labored particularly arduous to trim costs, slashing the Wagoneer, Grand Cherokee, and Gladiator MSRPs.

The business’s future stays murky, with the specter of tariffs looming and modifications to gasoline economic system requirements coming quickly. Stellantis is working to restore its relationship with its North American sellers initially, a market that Hines admitted throughout Automotive Information’ Canada Congress that former CEO Carlos Tavares didn’t absolutely perceive. Bringing in additional competitors would not assist anybody.