Former FCA boss Sergio Marchionne saved Italy's auto industry, Elkann says

Sergio Marchionne (left)with John Elkann.jpg — Sergio Marchionne (left) is pictured with John Elkann. (BLOOMBERG)

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Bloomberg

May 16, 2023 09:50 AM

Stellantis Chairman John Elkann credits former Fiat boss Sergio Marchionne with salvaging Italy’s auto industry and rejects years of criticism over the manufacturer progressively paring back its presence in the country.

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