Stellantis Ending China Jeep Production in Radical Shift
- Carmaker to pull out of 12-year joint venture with GAC Group
- Move to result in first-half charge of about $300 million
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Stellantis NV is halting production of Jeeps in China and ending a 12-year joint venture with GAC Group after failing to gain traction in the world’s biggest car market.
In a statement Monday, Stellantis cited a lack of progress with its plan to take a majority share of the joint venture. The move comes months after a rift between the two partners emerged and Chief Executive Officer Carlos Tavares rolled out a strategy focused on importing vehicles to the country.