How did you leave Paris for Turin?
“Italy is not unknown to me since I was boss of Citroën Italy.
Such an opportunity cannot be refused.
It's pure passion, much more than a job.
On the other hand, Stellantis is a group that has taken on a global scale, so we are not attached to any particular country.
On the other hand, it seemed obvious to me to settle in Italy to manage Alfa Romeo.
This is where the brand's roots are.
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We are here on the Balocco test track to test the Giulia GTA. Did you know this place?
“I discovered it for the first time in October 2020. It's a real revelation, a sort of automobile Disneyland.
There are 300 km of tracks in total, with no less than 37 different layouts.
It is a universe entirely dedicated to passion and expertise.
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What is the brand's future plan?
“Within Stellantis, the brands have a 10-year long-term vision that includes a 5-year product plan.
Both are written and validated, and I can assure you that we will have something new every year.
Italians will surprise you!
We will focus on the quality of our products by leveraging Stellantis' fantastic portfolio of assets from a technological standpoint.
We have a very clear idea of what we want to do with Alfa Romeo.
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Why did you delay the launch of La Tonale?
“I wanted not only an irreproachable level of quality, but also and above all that it could be immediately available in a plug-in hybrid version.
Which will be the case.
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The redeployment of Lancia as the second premium Italian brand within Stellantis, what inspires you?
“We have no cross-positioning problem with Lancia.
Alfa symbolizes sportiness and Lancia elegance.
We are therefore complementary, not competitors.
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