Steered by Chairman John Elkann, Stellantis, owner of 14 brands including Fiat, Jeep and Ram, is acting swiftly to dismantle the legacy of its former CEO and repair relations with dealers, industry partners,

After Tavares' departure, the Italian government hopes to repair its relationship with Stellantis and preserve national factories and jobs.

The Italian government is willing to work with Stellantis NV as the carmaker charts a new course as long as it keeps jobs and factories in the country, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said.

Italy expects to be a central part of Stellantis' future strategy and wants the Fiat automaker to safeguard the factories on its territory, Industry Minister Adolfo Urso said on Saturday.

Italy's prime minister said the government is willing to "do their part" if Stellantis maintains factories and jobs