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Stellantis was created in 2021 following a merger of the PSA and FCA groups
Corporate

Editor's letter: The big task for Stellantis UK's new boss

Maria Grazia Davino, who took on the role in September, says the group has “major operational problems”

Mark Tisshaw
1 December 2023
Editor's letter: The big task for Stellantis UK's new boss
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Artura production is yet to be at full capacity, said Leiters
Corporate

Editor's letter: Why McLaren boss has most exciting job in automotive

McLaren's culture and strategy have drastically shifted during CEO Michael Leiters's first year

Mark Tisshaw
17 July 2023
Editor's letter: Why McLaren boss has most exciting job in automotive
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Dacia Bigster – previewed by concept pictured – could feasibly take Dacia's pricing into the £30,000s
Corporate

Editor's letter: The case for Dacia moving upmarket

Dacia must "enrich the car content" to remain competitive and profitable as inflationary pressures hit

Felix Page
10 July 2023
Editor's letter: The case for Dacia moving upmarket
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Human connection must not be forgotten in industry's technological shift
Corporate

Industry digest: "Forgetting the customer is a dangerous game"

Sacrificing supplier relationships to cut costs risks ruining the experience for the end user

Autocar
3 July 2023
Industry digest: "Forgetting the customer is a dangerous game"
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"Launching a car is like watching paint dry, your grass grow: it takes for f***ing ever"
Corporate

Editor's letter: Lawrence Stroll really is the right boss for Aston Martin

Clear, effective communication marks Stroll out as the right man for the job of reinvigorating Aston

Mark Tisshaw
12 June 2023
Editor's letter: Lawrence Stroll really is the right boss for Aston Martin
Vauxhall Astra GSe front quarter tracking
Corporate

Editor’s Letter: Vauxhall is now more than just cheap fleet deals

British brand finally has the products to back its upmarket pricing strategy

Mark Tisshaw
5 June 2023
Editor’s Letter: Vauxhall is now more than just cheap fleet deals
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Part-time working from home is now a given for many companies
Corporate

Industry digest: Who benefits from post-Covid flexible working?

Shorter working weeks and other employee enticements are becoming the norm. When should employers say no?

Autocar
2 June 2023
Industry digest: Who benefits from post-Covid flexible working?
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"I’m not going anywhere soon,” Stroll said at the Financial Times’ Future of the Car Summit
Corporate

Editor’s letter: Why does Aston Martin think it’s 'under-valued'?

Lawrence Stroll has yet to turn around the British marque's fortunes since arriving in 2020

Mark Tisshaw
15 May 2023
Editor’s letter: Why does Aston Martin think it’s 'under-valued'?
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The Land Rover brand will now serve as a "trust mark", still appearing on the cars
Corporate

Editor's letter: Why the Land Rover brand is not disappearing

JLR CEO says Land Rover "is still integral to our business" and will still be a visible nameplate

Mark Tisshaw
12 May 2023
Editor's letter: Why the Land Rover brand is not disappearing
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Tavares warns that less-developed nations could be forced out of the new-car market by rising prices
Corporate

Editor's letter: Is anybody listening to Carlos Tavares?

Stellantis's vocal leader airs concerns over dogmatism surrounding EVs and decarbonisation

Mark Tisshaw
9 May 2023
Editor's letter: Is anybody listening to Carlos Tavares?
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"Skills are transferable, and that talent with the right attitude can achieve almost anything"
Corporate

Industry digest: It's never too late to change in automotive

The automotive industry thrives on transferable skills and the right attitude, as shown by its high-fliers

Autocar
2 May 2023
Industry digest: It's never too late to change in automotive
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The new Ford Explorer kicks off the brand's American-inspired marketing push
Corporate

Inside the industry: Echoes of Chevy as Ford goes American in Europe

The history of American attempts to enter the European car market serves as a stark warning to Ford

Jim Holder
11 April 2023
Inside the industry: Echoes of Chevy as Ford goes American in Europe

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