Stellantis studies platform options for large Alfa Romeos, Europe COO says
Stellantis Considers Development Approaches for Future Alfa Romeo Models
PARIS, May 26 (Reuters) - Stellantis is studying several options to develop the underlying design for future large Alfa Romeo models, either in-house or with a partner, the chief operating officer for the Franco-Italian carmaker's wider European region said on Tuesday.
Potential Development Strategies
"There are a couple of possibilities .... That can be on our own, or on partnerships," Emanuele Cappellano told reporters at a dinner organized less than a week after Stellantis unveiled a new medium-term strategy.
Open Questions and Partnership Possibilities
He added that the question remained very open and declined to identify potential partners the company might be considering.
Stellantis’ Medium-Term Strategy and Platform Development
One pillar of the strategy announced May 21 is a new vehicle platform or base architecture for small-to-medium cars, STLA One, developed internally. But the architecture for larger models is still being assessed.
Renewal of Alfa Romeo’s Lineup
FaSTLane 2030 Strategy
Cappellano said the company has confirmed plans to renew Alfa Romeo’s entire lineup under its “FaSTLane 2030” strategy, including larger models such as the Giulia sedan and Stelvio SUV.
(Reporting by Gilles Guillaume; Editing by Nia Williams and Cynthia Osterman)
