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Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) and Dongfeng Group today announced the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement to expand their 34-year partnership through shared production of Peugeot and Jeep® vehicles in China for the Chinese market and for sales worldwide. The plan also includes the production at DPCA’s Wuhan plant of initially two Jeep®-branded off-road new energy vehicles for global markets, starting in 2027. [DPCA – Dongfeng Peugeot Citroën Automobile is a joint venture with Stellantis. Chinese automakers are now setting global trends. – AutoCrat]
“With a track record of more than 30 years of collaboration and shared automotive expertise, Stellantis and Dongfeng are ready to further leverage their strengths and introduce all-new vehicles with cutting-edge EV technologies from brands that customers worldwide trust and love,” said Antonio Filosa, Stellantis CEO. “We look forward to this project and to collaborate even more in the future.”
The combined investment is estimated at more than of over CN¥ 8 billion (Chinese Yuan ~€1 billion), of which Stellantis is expected to contribute approximately €130 million. Stellantis and Dongfeng Group also entered into a non-binding strategic MoU to increase their cooperation.
Under today’s strategic cooperation agreement, and subject to required approvals and finalization of the relevant implementation agreements, the Dongfeng Peugeot Citroën Automobile Co., Ltd (“DPCA”) joint venture is expected to produce at its Wuhan plant initially two all-new Peugeot-branded new energy vehicles, from 2027. These will be based on the latest design language of the all-new concept cars unveiled by Peugeot at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show. These products are intended for China and export to global markets as part of Peugeot’s international growth plan.
“Dongfeng Motor has always taken the transformation and revitalization of Dongfeng Peugeot Citroën Automobile Co., Ltd. (DPCA) as a key strategic priority, fully supporting and advancing its sustainable development. Through the signing of this strategic cooperation, by integrating Hubei’s industrial strengths, Stellantis’ global layout advantages and Dongfeng’s intelligent electric vehicle technologies, a new path featuring complementary strengths and win-win outcomes for all parties has been forged. This will undoubtedly inject strong momentum into DPCA’s transformation,” said Qing Yang, Dongfeng Group Chairman.
The implementation of the project of course is subject to the execution of the relevant implementation agreements, including economic and operational principles, and the satisfaction of customary conditions and approvals.
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Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap.
AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks.
Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.
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Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) and Dongfeng Group today announced the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement to expand their 34-year partnership through shared production of Peugeot and Jeep® vehicles in China for the Chinese market and for sales worldwide. The plan also includes the production at DPCA’s Wuhan plant of initially two Jeep®-branded off-road new energy vehicles for global markets, starting in 2027. [DPCA – Dongfeng Peugeot Citroën Automobile is a joint venture with Stellantis. Chinese automakers are now setting global trends. – AutoCrat]
“With a track record of more than 30 years of collaboration and shared automotive expertise, Stellantis and Dongfeng are ready to further leverage their strengths and introduce all-new vehicles with cutting-edge EV technologies from brands that customers worldwide trust and love,” said Antonio Filosa, Stellantis CEO. “We look forward to this project and to collaborate even more in the future.”
The combined investment is estimated at more than of over CN¥ 8 billion (Chinese Yuan ~€1 billion), of which Stellantis is expected to contribute approximately €130 million. Stellantis and Dongfeng Group also entered into a non-binding strategic MoU to increase their cooperation.
Under today’s strategic cooperation agreement, and subject to required approvals and finalization of the relevant implementation agreements, the Dongfeng Peugeot Citroën Automobile Co., Ltd (“DPCA”) joint venture is expected to produce at its Wuhan plant initially two all-new Peugeot-branded new energy vehicles, from 2027. These will be based on the latest design language of the all-new concept cars unveiled by Peugeot at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show. These products are intended for China and export to global markets as part of Peugeot’s international growth plan.
“Dongfeng Motor has always taken the transformation and revitalization of Dongfeng Peugeot Citroën Automobile Co., Ltd. (DPCA) as a key strategic priority, fully supporting and advancing its sustainable development. Through the signing of this strategic cooperation, by integrating Hubei’s industrial strengths, Stellantis’ global layout advantages and Dongfeng’s intelligent electric vehicle technologies, a new path featuring complementary strengths and win-win outcomes for all parties has been forged. This will undoubtedly inject strong momentum into DPCA’s transformation,” said Qing Yang, Dongfeng Group Chairman.
The implementation of the project of course is subject to the execution of the relevant implementation agreements, including economic and operational principles, and the satisfaction of customary conditions and approvals.
*AutoInformed on
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn. He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe. Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap. AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks. Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.