
The CEO of Stellantis in an interview with Milano Finanza: the objective is not to close factories. A new electric and economical Citroën 2CV will arrive for around 15,000 euros
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Stellantis is facing production volume challenges at its Italian plants and reorganizing its range.
"At Mirafiori this year we doubled production compared to last year. But we want to do more and we are thinking about a series of possibilities." Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa said this in an interview with the newspaper Milano Finanza.
Among the product innovations, the newspaper highlights, Filosa anticipates the return of the Citroën 2CV, scheduled for production in a couple of years. It will be born on the E-car platform, defined as "electric, economical and European", it will be made entirely in Europe and will have a price "around fifteen thousand euros".
“Our goal is not to close factories, although volumes are challenging,” says the CEO, explaining that partners must contribute to the use of the plants. For Maserati, Filosa confirms the presentation of the new plan at the end of the year in Modena: "I am sure that it will be a plan that will receive a very positive reaction".
On the financial front, the newspaper continues, "the priorities are to respect the 2026 guidance, have a positive free cash flow in 2027 and reach three billion euros of cash generation in 2028".
"Our job is to act. This means increasing sales, improving profitability and generating liquidity", underlines Filosa.
In Italy, concludes Milano Finanza, Filosa "indicates a growth in production of just under 30% in the first nine months of the year and confirms the implementation of the Italy Plan".
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