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Stellantis announces key leadership appointments for India & Asia Pacific Region

Stellantis India & Asia Pacific has today announced key leadership appointments for its operations both within in India and the region. Mr. Roland Bouchara, has been appointed to the role of CEO & Managing Director for Stellantis in India with full responsibility for the Jeep and Citroën national sales companies (NSCs), coupled with the Group’s manufacturing operations. Since 2017, Roland has successfully led the Citroën India operations in his capacity as Senior...

Stellantis announces new brand heads for Citroën and Jeep in India

After the announcement of Roland Bouchara as CEO & Managing Director for Stellantis in India earlier in April 2021, the company has today announced key leadership appointments for its operations in India. Saurabh Vatsa and Nipun J Mahajan will now be responsible for the Citroën brand and Jeep Brand in India, respectively. In his new role, Saurabh will be responsible for Sales, Marketing, Aftersales, Product Planning & PR functions for Citroën in I...

Maserati GranTurismo Folgore takes to the streets

For the first time, a prototype Maserati GranTurismo Folgore Full-Electric coupé is taking to the streets. For the Rome E-Prix 2022 today, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares rode the prototype car to the Eternal City's Formula E circuit. The new GranTurismo will be the first model in Maserati history to adopt 100% electric solutions. Made at the Mirafiori production hub, it will debut on the market in 2023. A true icon for the brand, it will offer the characteristic Maserati sound...

Jeep launches much-awaited 7-Seater - Meridian

The new Jeep Meridian has been launched at an introductory price of INR 29.90 Lakhs (Ex-showroom India). The all-new three-row Jeep SUV is designed to disrupt the segment. The Meridian leverages its globally proven engineering prowess coupled with Indian insights to deliver an authentic SUV experience with high-level sophistication.  The vehicle’s design is inspired by the iconic Jeep Grand Cherokee as it redefines the premium SUV segment with its many best-in-class fe...

Rahul Rajupalepu to lead Stellantis Global Digital Hub in India

Stellantis has named Rahul Rajupalepu as the new Head of its Global Digital Hub in India. He succeeds Karim Lalani, who has taken up a new role as the Chief Technology Officer - North America ICT and Digital within the Stellantis Group. Rahul joins Stellantis with nearly three decades of experience in IT and have held several leadership positions in the Automotive and BFSI industries before taking up the mandate to lead Stellantis' Global Digital Hub in India. In his new role Rahul w...

Citroën launches 'Made in india' New C3

Citroën India has launched the much-awaited New C3 at a special introductory price of â‚¹ 5,70,500 (ex-showroom Delhi). With over 90% localisation, this Made-In-India model is the first product from the C-Cubed family of vehicles and is built at its manufacturing facility in Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu. New C3 deliveries to customers will start from today at all the La Maison Citroën phygital showrooms across the country. The New Citroën C3:&nbs...

Stellantis India takes Digital Disruption Route to deliver seamless Omnichannel Customer Experience for Citroën and Jeep

Stellantis India is expanding its seamless customer experience both for Citroën and Jeep, with High-Definition 3D car & accessories configurator, integrated finance & insurance calculator, and an online trade-in facilitator. The brands, through its phygital network, have developed an omnichannel purchase experience for its customers in line with its ‘AnyTime, AnyWhere, AnyDevice, AnyContent’ (ATAWADAC) offering. Roland Bouchara, CEO and Managing Director - ...

Jeep® India launches iconic Grand Cherokee

The Jeep® brand introduced the all-new Grand Cherokee by recreating the iconic moment when the SUV has launched 30 years ago, driving through a glass window at an Auto show in Detroit. Since then, the Grand Cherokee has set an industry benchmark and quickly became synonymous with upscale design and uncompromised capability. Today, the 5th generation of the iconic nameplate continues to build on its legacy as the most awarded SUV ever, with its all-new exterior and interior design, world-c...

Stellantis strengthens India operations; Appoints Aditya Jairaj as Deputy Managing Director and Head of Jeep’s India operations

The Stellantis Group continues to strengthen its India operations with the appointment of Aditya Jairaj as the Deputy Managing Director of Stellantis India, effective May 4. Jairaj will also lead the Jeep brand’s operations in the country. Roland Bouchara, CEO & Managing Director, Stellantis India commented “I would like to welcome Aditya on board the Stellantis India team. He brings a proven track record of value creation and has  the experience and managerial skills ...

Stellantis inaugurates new Software & Digital Hub in Hyderabad, India

Stellantis India has opened a state-of-the-art Stellantis Digital Hub in Hyderabad. The new facility was inaugurated by leaders from Stellantis, including Christopher Taylor, Chief Digital Information Officer and Gilberto Ceresa, Regional Operations Head - ICT and Digital. Officials from the Government of Telangana were also present at the occasion, including Mr. K T Rama Rao, the Honourable Minister for Industries & Commerce, IT E & C, MA and UD; Mr. Jayesh Ranjan, IAS, Principal Sec...

Roland Bouchara Interview

Roland Bouchard, CEO & Managing Director, Stellantis India, talks to Rachna Tyagi, Editor, TURN OF SPEED about the iconic brand, Jeep, about the relatively new brand in India, Citroen, and discusses not just their product portfolio but also their product offensive.