Stellantis and Renault back UK to get EU car industry protection
Executives from Stellantis and Renault are urging the UK government to align with EU protections for the automotive industry, specifically regarding competition from Chinese electric vehicle imports. The manufacturers are concerned about the impact of shifting production to EVs while facing increased market pressure from new entrants.
Why it matters
This reflects the broader geopolitical and economic struggle of European carmakers to maintain market share against Chinese competition during the transition to electric vehicles.
Gilles Vidal, Stellantis design vice-president for Europe; Emanuele Cappellano, COO for enlarged Europe and European brands; Antonio Filosa, CEO of Stellantis; Xavier Chardon, CEO of Citroën and DS brands; Omar Sy; and Pierre Leclercq, head of Citroën design, with the Citroën 2CV electric concept car at the Paris motor show. Gilles Vidal, Stellantis design vice-president for Europe; Emanuele Cappellano, COO for enlarged Europe and European brands; Antonio Filosa, CEO of Stellantis; Xavier Chardon, CEO of Citroën and DS brands; Omar Sy; and Pierre Leclercq, head of Citroën design, with the Citroën 2CV electric concept car at the Paris motor show. Automotive industry Stellantis and Renault back UK to get EU car industry protection Bosses of Citroën owner and French carmaker also urge UK government to consider limiting imports from China
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