Stellantis Weighs Deals With China Rivals to Shore Up Europe
Stellantis is reportedly in discussions with Chinese carmakers like Xiaomi Corp. and Xpeng Inc. to explore potential deals aimed at strengthening its European operations. The discussions include the possibility of Chinese investments in Stellantis's European business, such as acquiring stakes in brands like Maserati, as Stellantis shifts its own investment focus to the Americas. These talks also involve leveraging automaking capacity to help Chinese groups expand their presence in the European market.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-12/stellantis-weighs-deals-with-china-carmakers-to-shore-up-europe