Stellantis managing director Michael Whitfield.
Stellantis, the five-year-old automotive group that brings together 14 of the world's oldest and most recognisable vehicle brands, is growing its South African business at around two-and-a-half times the pace of the overall new vehicle market.
Managing director Michael Whitfield acknowledged that the company is growing from a relatively small base, but said the momentum has been consistent year after year.
Much of that growth has been driven by Citroën's passenger vehicle range, with sales up by more than 45% compared with 2025, while Peugeot's Pro One commercial vehicle line-up has already more than doubled last year's sales.
Whitfield was speaking during the Middle East and Africa briefing on Stellantis' Fastlane 2030 strategy, which aims to increase the group's revenues by 40% while ensuring that 90% of sales come from 22 vehicle lines either produced within the region or imported from Asia.
