From turmoil to optimism at Stellantis; Executives reassure dealers face-to-face

The magnitude of Stellantis' troubles was made clear the day after the dealer council meeting by the automaker's third-quarter report showing that vehicle shipments declined 20 percent globally, including a 36 percent falloff in North America that mostly stemmed from production cuts to address dealers' inventory glut. " "Hearing from your network which is on the ground, front line, and soliciting their thoughts on it so that you can make an informed decision is what I'm used to out of this corporation," said the owner of Farrish Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge-Ram in Fairfax, Va. The brand's first EV, Farrish said, is the fastest car he's ever driven.