Stellantis taps McKinsey to help Maserati, Alfa

Chairman John Elkann under pressure to turn around the luxury car brands

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Stellantis NV has hired McKinsey & Co. for strategic advice on Maserati and Alfa Romeo as pressure mounts due to Donald Trump's escalating trade war, according to people familiar with the situation.

Chairman John Elkann has asked the consultancy to assess options for the brands including partnering with manufacturers to access new technology, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing private information.

Interest from Asia

While some Asian companies expressed interest, the considerations are at an early stage, the people said. Longer-term scenarios include spinning off Maserati, they said.