Stellantis, JLR Sign U.S. Development Pact as JLR Faces £410 Million Tariff Hit
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Updated · Motor1 · May 20
Stellantis, JLR Sign U.S. Development Pact as JLR Faces £410 Million Tariff Hit
8 articles · Updated · Motor1 · May 20
A non-binding memorandum signed on May 20 commits Stellantis and Jaguar Land Rover to explore joint product development in the United States, an unusual tie-up that could extend to shared platforms, technologies or manufacturing.
JLR entered the talks after paying £410 million in additional tariffs last year, with the U.S. now its largest market and no local vehicle production to cushion import costs.
Stellantis brings underused U.S. factory capacity that could help localize JLR output or support rebadged and co-developed vehicles while lowering fixed-cost pressure for both companies.
The agreement lands a day before Stellantis Investor Day on May 21, where CEO Antonio Filosa is expected to outline a turnaround plan that leans more heavily on partnerships.
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