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Tavares' surprise departure leaves Stellantis with no clear leadership

Stellantis is under pressure to halt a sales slide in the US and tackle overcapacities in Europe, where demand for electric cars is waning just as Chinese manufacturers expand in the region

Tavares' surprise departure leaves Stellantis with no clear leadership
Updated On : 02 Dec 2024 | 10:39 PM IST

Why automotive manufacturing firm Stellantis, owner of Jeep, is struggling

In 2021, PSA merged with Fiat Chrysler, and the combined company adopted the name Stellantis

Why automotive manufacturing firm Stellantis, owner of Jeep, is struggling
Updated On : 01 Oct 2024 | 12:05 AM IST

Automaker Stellantis appoints Shailesh Hazela as CEO, MD of India ops

Automaker Stellantis on Saturday said it has appointed Shailesh Hazela as CEO and Managing Director of India operations. Hazela succeeds Aditya Jairaj, who will be relocating to the US. Previously, Hazela served as Vice President, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain for India & Asia Pacific region for Stellantis. He brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in driving growth and innovation, the company said in a statement. Since joining Stellantis in September 2022, Hazela has focused on leveraging the supply base across India, ASEAN, Korea, Japan, and other regions, and developing the supply base for Stellantis in India & Asia Pacific (IAP) region, it added. "Shailesh's strategic vision and extensive experience will be instrumental in driving growth and innovation in the Indian market. We are confident that Shailesh will lead the company fostering sustainable business growth," Stellantis IAP region COO Ashwani Muppasani said. Stellantis operates three ...

Automaker Stellantis appoints Shailesh Hazela as CEO, MD of India ops
Updated On : 01 Jun 2024 | 12:27 PM IST

Jeep likely to drive in petrol options for its entire Indian portfolio

India is the only country outside North America where Jeep makes four models locally, and also exports to other right-hand-drive markets around the world

Jeep likely to drive in petrol options for its entire Indian portfolio
Updated On : 17 Sep 2023 | 5:29 PM IST

Stellantis may re-introduce Fiat in India; Jeep, Citroen primary focus

Previously, Fiat Chrysler Automobile India operated in India but stopped production as its cars registered low sales volumes and increased competition

Stellantis may re-introduce Fiat in India; Jeep, Citroen primary focus
Updated On : 07 Aug 2023 | 11:03 AM IST

Fiat loses case as court allows Mahindra to sell Jeep's copy in US

The court denied Fiat's request to apply the "safe distance rule" on Roxor

Fiat loses case as court allows Mahindra to sell Jeep's copy in US
Updated On : 21 Jul 2023 | 12:58 PM IST

Jeep India working on next set of portfolio for domestic market

The US marquee on Thursday launched the 2022 edition of Grand Cherokee, priced at Rs 77.50 lakh in the Indian market

Jeep India working on next set of portfolio for domestic market
Updated On : 17 Nov 2022 | 5:17 PM IST

M&M drives in Scorpio-N, hopes to stay in top gear with 'disruptor SUV'

Company expects car will impress buyers considering premium offers like Toyota Fortuner, Jeep Meridian and MG Gloster

M&M drives in Scorpio-N, hopes to stay in top gear with 'disruptor SUV'
Updated On : 28 Jun 2022 | 1:11 AM IST

Car review: Jeep makes a smooth comeback, not a moment too soon

The new Jeep Meridian, which is essentially a three-row extension of the Compass, is much more your full-fledged off-roader with a hard suspension and a larger frame

Car review: Jeep makes a smooth comeback, not a moment too soon
Updated On : 17 Jun 2022 | 11:56 PM IST

Jeep Meridian SUV to launch in India today: Check price, other details

Jeep Meridian SUV to launch in India today: It is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged Multijet diesel engine, which produces 170 bhp of power on tap and 350 Nm of peak torque

Jeep Meridian SUV to launch in India today: Check price, other details
Updated On : 19 May 2022 | 7:24 AM IST

Jeep India launches SUV Meridian

Jeep India, a part of the automotive group Stellantis, on Tuesday introduced its new SUV Meridian and the deliveries will begin in June 2022. The Meridian is the company's first three-row SUV designed and engineered specifically for India. It will come with a 2-litre turbo diesel engine with nine speed automatic and six speed manual transmission options, the company said. The model is among the three new products along with Grand Cherokee and Compass Trailhawk that are being launched in India this year. The company had launched the Compass Trailhawk in February at an introductory price of Rs 30.72 lakh (ex-showroom). Stellantis India CEO & Managing Director Roland Bouchara said all these will be produced from the company's Ranjangaon plant in Maharashtra and shows the company's commitment to the Indian market. In a virtual conference, he said in the last two years the company has invested USD 250 million on the development of five products, including Wrangler and Compass, for the

Jeep India launches SUV Meridian
Updated On : 29 Mar 2022 | 9:51 PM IST

Stellantis-owned Jeep to launch its first electric SUV in 2023

US based automaker Jeep, owned by Stellantis, has revealed the first images of its upcoming electric SUV and confirmed that it will launch in 2023.

Stellantis-owned Jeep to launch its first electric SUV in 2023
Updated On : 02 Mar 2022 | 3:13 PM IST

Jeep Compass Trailhawk launched in India: Check price, specifications

The model is the off-road-focused version of the Jeep Compass and has been fine-tuned to provide the best blend of on-road and off-road ride comfort and handling

Jeep Compass Trailhawk launched in India: Check price, specifications
Updated On : 27 Feb 2022 | 7:54 PM IST

Jeep to expand its India model line-up with Meridian and Cherokee

India to be the first market outside the US to have four nameplates in Jeep's portfolio with Meridian and Cherokee lined-up later this year.

Jeep to expand its India model line-up with Meridian and Cherokee
Updated On : 24 Feb 2022 | 11:46 PM IST

Jeep India positive about auto sector outlook; to launch new products

Jeep India, which posted a robust 130% volume growth last year, is positive about the outlook for the domestic automobile industry and is set to launch new products this year.

Jeep India positive about auto sector outlook; to launch new products
Updated On : 10 Jan 2022 | 2:21 AM IST

Jeep India recalls 39 Jeep Wrangler units to fix fuel supply part

The company said it is recalling the SUV units manufactured between January 24, 2020 and March 17, 2020

Jeep India recalls 39 Jeep Wrangler units to fix fuel supply part
Updated On : 19 Oct 2021 | 11:57 PM IST

Jeep India records over-two fold increase in September dispatches

Automaker Jeep India on Friday said its sales surged over two-fold in September as compared to the same month last year

Jeep India records over-two fold increase in September dispatches
Updated On : 08 Oct 2021 | 9:19 PM IST

Jeep India drives in locally assembled Wrangler priced at Rs 53.9 lakh

Jeep India on Wednesday launched a locally assembled version of its premium SUV Wrangler in the country with introductory prices starting at Rs 53.9 lakh

Jeep India drives in locally assembled Wrangler priced at Rs 53.9 lakh
Updated On : 17 Mar 2021 | 1:59 PM IST

Automaker Jeep starts production of locally-assembled 2021 Wrangler

The Wrangler is being produced at the firm's Ranjangaon manufacturing facility

Automaker Jeep starts production of locally-assembled 2021 Wrangler
Updated On : 23 Feb 2021 | 2:35 PM IST

US regulator modifies ban to allow Mahindra to sell new Roxor models

The International Trade Commission (ITC) said the post-2020 model year Roxor did not violate the "trade dress" of FCA's Jeep Wrangler SUV

US regulator modifies ban to allow Mahindra to sell new Roxor models
Updated On : 24 Dec 2020 | 10:43 PM IST