Carmaker Stellantis is in talks with China\u2019s Huawei and JAC Group for long-term industrial co-operation on its struggling luxury brand Maserati.<\/p>\n
Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa said earlier this year that the world\u2019s fourth-largest carmaker was working on further manufacturing partnerships, including for Maserati, after such deals emerged as a key pillar of the group\u2019s new long-term strategy.<\/p>\n
A new deal for Maserati would have a positive impact on production rates at the Cassino and Modena plants in Italy, where the brand\u2019s models are manufactured, he said.<\/p>\n
Italian daily Milano Fiananza first reported on Friday about talks between Stellantis, Huawei and JAC Group over Maserati.<\/p>\n
The luxury brand \u2014 which shipped fewer than 8,000 cars last year, posting an adjusted operating loss of \u20ac198m (R3.67bn) \u2014 is due to present its own long-term strategy in December.<\/p>\n
A spokesperson for Stellantis said that, as part of its normal course of business, the company holds discussions with a range of industry players around the world on various topics, \u201calways with the ultimate aim of providing customers with the best mobility choices\u201d.<\/p>\n
Filosa earlier this year announced production tie-ups, including with Chinese groups Leapmotor and Dongfeng, as part of a \u20ac60bn (R1.11-trillion) business plan to 2030.<\/p>\n
Milano Finanza said talks were at an advanced stage and revolved around using Huawei\u2019s Harmony Intelligent Mobility platform for Maserati, with an aim to start production of the first jointly developed vehicle by the end of next year.<\/p>\n
The partnership could also include a dual-branding strategy, with a vehicle marketed under JAC\u2019s Maextro luxury marque in China and under the Maserati brand on international markets, the newspaper said.<\/p>\n
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