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Plus, KPMG’s Lenny LaRocca explains why tariff uncertainty is finally pushing suppliers to invest in U.S. production, supply chain consolidation needs, and the shift from electric vehicles to artificial intelligence at CES. "},"annotations":[{"startTime":45.6,"endTime":52.4,"type":"brand","title":"Stellantis","url":"/glossary/stellantis","quote":"Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa says the automaker plans to stay together as one company following its business review. Speaking at the Detroit Auto Show, Filosa called the combination of global brands like Jeep and regional nameplates like Fiat and Dodge, quote, a good combination.","canonicalId":"brand:stellantis","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Stellantis is a multinational automotive manufacturing corporation formed from the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA Group. 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