Paris, France, Feb 6, 2026 (AFP) - Stellantis takes massive hit on 'overestimation' of EV demand

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2026-02-06

Jeep maker Stellantis warned Friday that it would take a 22 billion euro hit after a slower take up of electric vehicles than it expected, heaping pressure on its new chief executive to navigate a chaotic transition from combustion engines. The admission of a "significant overestimation" of demand for EVs comes as authorities in the US and Europe have eased strict emissions targets after years of demanding cleaner vehicles. US auto giants Ford an......

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