Stellantis dealers react and call for a commercial offensive

In a press release issued by the AGGS group, which brings together all the Stellantis brand dealer groups, the dealers thanked Carlos Tavares for the work accomplished over the past three years, while calling for an active commercial strategy in Europe.

Following the resignation of Carlos Tavaresgeneral manager of Stellantis, occurred this Sunday, the European dealers of the group's brands reacted through their association. In a press release, theAssociation of Stellantis Group Groups (AGGS)which represents the distributors of the group's brands in France, indicated that it had become aware of the resignation with immediate effect.

“Implement a commercial strategy in Europe”

“Recognizing the work accomplished by Carlos Tavares in the recovery of the PSA Group and then in the creation of Stellantis, the AGGS has been highlighting for several months the concern of the distribution networks in France regarding short-term decisions leading to drops in volumes and significant market shares ». And to add: “The Stellantis Dealer Groups stand ready to enter into active discussions with the new Stellantis Interim Executive Committee. They particularly want a commercial offensive strategy in Europe to take precedence over the sole policy of cost reduction which has led to reductions in marketing investments and commercial resources penalizing sales volumes..

Start dialogue with new interim management

“The Stellantis Dealer Groups are united around the brands they representdeclares François Mary, new elected president of the AGGS. They wish success to the new interim management of the Stellantis group. They are available to the executive committee to present their vision of the situation of automobile networks in France and their contribution to improving the commercial performance of Stellantis in France. »

Finally, the Association of Stellantis Group Groups (AGGS) calls for the establishment of a constructive dialogue between Stellantis and its networks around a profitable and sustainable business model for automobile distribution in France.