The method was brutal. The final copy could be a little less so
.
A year ago, Stellantis denounced the contracts of all of its dealers in France. Its 14 brands are concerned
,
including Peugeot, Citroën, Fiat, DS or Alfa Romeo.
However, two years' notice was given in order to negotiate as best as possible.
"Contrary to what has sometimes been said, we do not want to distribute our vehicles without a network
," reassures Guillaume Couzy, director of Stellantis for France.
Distribution must be transformed, its costs reduced and the brand portfolio optimized.
But we want to do it with our network of distributors”
.
There is no question of making a total break and marketing cars only through direct sales, in particular via the internet.
In a rapidly changing automotive world, hit by supply difficulties and moving towards electric vehicles, manufacturers want to reduce distribution costs.
Carlos Tavares, the general manager…
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