Stellantis

On January 16, 2021, two automotive giants merged into one: the French PSA Group and the Italian-American Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. The new company took the name Stellantis, from the Latin verb stello meaning to brighten with stars. Its legal home is Amsterdam, Netherlands, though its operational heartbeat spans continents.

Stellantis controls 14 brands: Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram Trucks, and Vauxhall. It also runs two mobility arms, Free2move and Leasys. In 2025, the company produced 5.6 million vehicles. Revenue for 2024 hit €156.9 billion, down 2.1% from the prior year, with net profit dropping sharply. The workforce numbers around 259,000 people across 30 countries.

The merger brought together brands with deep histories. Fiat dates to 1899, Peugeot to 1810, Citroën to 1919. Chrysler and Dodge carry American muscle heritage. Maserati and Alfa Romeo represent Italian luxury and performance. Managing such a diverse portfolio has proven tricky. CEO Carlos Tavares pushed aggressive cost-cutting and platform sharing, which strained relationships with dealers and unions. He resigned in December 2024. Antonio Filosa took over. In February 2026, Stellantis announced a business reset to better align with customer preferences, with a new strategic plan due in May 2026.

The company faces intense competition from Volkswagen, Toyota, Ford, and General Motors. Its U.S. market share sits at about 13.6%. Stellantis is investing heavily in electric vehicles, including solid-state batteries and charging networks, reporting a 41% rise in global battery-electric vehicle sales in 2022. But enthusiasts worry that the push to electrify may sideline iconic internal combustion models like the HEMI V8. [edit]