{"id":9353,"date":"2026-05-07T10:28:32","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T10:28:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/9353\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T10:28:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T10:28:32","slug":"jeep-and-ram-are-in-chrysler-is-out-as-stellantis-reportedly-focuses-on-4-brands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/9353\/","title":{"rendered":"Jeep and Ram Are In, Chrysler Is Out as Stellantis Reportedly Focuses on 4 Brands"},"content":{"rendered":"

Key PointsStellantis plans to prioritize investment in Jeep, Ram, Peugeot, and Fiat.Other brands like Citro\u00ebn and Opel will shift to regional roles, not global focus.One notable absence from the reported core group is Chrysler.<\/p>\n

2025 on the Black<\/p>\n

Stellantis has been working to get back on track after a tough run<\/a>, despite 2025 showing slightly positive signs, especially in the US<\/a>. Jeep<\/a>, Ram<\/a>, and Dodge<\/a> have been doing the heavy lifting, driving up shipments and building momentum after months of inventory headaches, pricing problems, and slow EV sales.<\/p>\n

Ram and Jeep are still the main profit engines in North America, while Peugeot and Fiat<\/a> hold things down in Europe and Latin America. So this latest report isn\u2019t really a shock\u00a0\u2013 it just confirms what\u2019s already been happening.<\/p>\n

The report says Stellantis is gearing up to put most of its money behind just four brands: Jeep, Ram, Peugeot, and Fiat. That\u2019s a big change for a company that\u2019s always bragged about having 14 brands under its belt.<\/p>\n

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Stellantis<\/p>\n

Regional Roles Could Replace Global Ambitions<\/p>\n

According to Reuters<\/a>, brands like Citro\u00ebn, Opel, and Alfa Romeo aren\u2019t going anywhere<\/a>, but they\u2019ll be more like regional players instead of global stars. Instead of getting big budgets for new models, they\u2019ll have to lean on shared platforms and tech from the main four.<\/p>\n

That probably means more badge engineering, more region-specific models, and picking markets where each brand actually sells. The report also mentions rebadging cars for certain countries, as well as tweaking designs and tuning to keep each brand\u2019s identity intact.<\/p>\n

CEO Antonio Filosa is reportedly on board with this plan, but he\u2019s not looking to axe any brands outright. Some investors want to cut the weaker names, but Filosa seems to think they\u2019re still worth keeping around where they make sense. We\u2019ll see the full game plan in Detroit on May 21.<\/p>\n

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The Bigger Question Might Be Chrysler<\/p>\n

But here\u2019s what really jumps out: Chrysler<\/a> isn\u2019t on that list. Chrysler used to be the name in American family cars and big sedans, but now it\u2019s almost silent. In the US, the Pacifica is doing all the work, the 300 is gone, and there\u2019s nothing new on the horizon. Dealers have been begging for something fresh<\/a>, but the wait just drags on.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why this four-brand focus is worrying. If Chrysler isn\u2019t getting real investment, it could fade away completely. Stellantis keeps promising new electric models and flashy concepts, but that doesn\u2019t help when showrooms need cars people can actually drive home.<\/p>\n

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Adam Lynton\/Autoblog<\/p>\n

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Adam Lynton\/Autoblog<\/p>\n

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Adam Lynton\/Autoblog<\/p>\n

About the author\"\"<\/p>\n

Jacob Oliva has been an automotive journalist for more than a decade, covering industry news, price analysis, aftermarket modifications, and in-depth reviews of new vehicles. He\u2019s the current managing editor of Autocar Philippines, where he also manages and produces video content. Jacob\u2019s work has also appeared in outlets including AutoDeal, Motor1, Philkotse, Philstar Wheels, and CarBuzz, and he has covered major motor shows across Asia. He lives in Manila and is a recipient of the Henry Ford Awards for auto journalism.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Key PointsStellantis plans to prioritize investment in Jeep, Ram, Peugeot, and Fiat.Other brands like Citro\u00ebn and Opel will…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":9354,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[61],"tags":[5922,169,109,1287,742,115,110,138,131,663,2876,171,111,103],"class_list":{"0":"post-9353","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-stellantis","8":"tag-5922","9":"tag-alfa-romeo","10":"tag-chrysler","11":"tag-citroen","12":"tag-corporate","13":"tag-dodge","14":"tag-fiat","15":"tag-jeep","16":"tag-news","17":"tag-opel","18":"tag-pacifica","19":"tag-peugeot","20":"tag-ram","21":"tag-stellantis"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9353","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9353"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9353\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9354"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9353"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9353"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9353"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}