Stellantis CEO urges incentives for carmakers who build in Europe as Chinese rivals gain ground

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Stellantis' CEO urged European regulators to create incentives for carmakers to manufacture vehicles in the region amid competition from Chinese rivals.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:41:50 UTC.

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