#stellantis

#stellantis

At the centre of the scandal are "discretionary commission arrangements" (DCAs) - hidden incentives paid by lenders to car dealers for arranging vehicle loans. Under the model, which was in place for more than a decade, dealers could set the interest rate charged to buyers, often inflating borrowing costs to earn larger commissions. The FCA banned the practice in 2021 but is investigating deals dating back as far as 2007.

The ACSI Automobile Study 2025 showed that the worst brands were Ram and Chrysler, both owned by Stellantis, with scores of 69 each.

Stellantis anticipates a $2.7 billion loss in the first half of 2025 due to tariffs on EU imports, which may increase costs by 30%.

"When Ram made the decision to discontinue production of the iconic Hemi V-8, the internet erupted, and lifelong loyalists voiced their outrage across social media."