Chery in Italy at the old Maserati factory in Grugliasco?

A great maneuver for continuous landing the second largest car manufacturer in Italy: after the latest rumor about Dongfeng, first confirmed and then denied by a Chinese group, in the last 48 hours the name of Cherry, which was released a month ago and then appeared to fall apart after an agreement to open a factory in Spain. In fact, it seems that the Wuhu giant has not left it at all the idea of ​​getting to Italyand which has indeed put one of the most famous machines in our automotive industry at the crossroads, much desired by Sergio Marchionne and badly closed by Stellantis at the end of 2023.

CHERY IN ITALY IN GRUGLIASCO PLANTS? CONDITION

The plant in question is actually Agap (Lawyer Gianni Agnelli Plant). Grugliascowhere Maserati before disposal. Chery number one, Yin TongyueGrugliasco would talk about the possibility directly with the trade minister Adolfo Urso in a secret conversation held a few days ago. Despite the agreement already reached to build the old Nissan plants in Barcelona, ​​​​Chery would like to open one the second factory in Europe and from this point of view, Italy can offer a lot in terms of plant engineering and related industries, as well as the quality of the workforce. The the former Maserati factory in Grugliasco, which Stellantis has put up for sale, will be perfect for the operation. Like the old Fiat plants in Termini Imerese, also mentioned in the conversation between Tongyue and Urso as a possible solution for Chery in Italy.

CHINESE CHERY RECENTLY IN EUROPE WITH THREE BRANDS

In addition, Chery’s projects for Europe seem very important, so the need to have not one but one two production plants in the Old Continent. As Il Giornale reports, there are three brands, specialized in the production of SUVs, which the Chinese company focuses on the European market: Omoda, Jack ed Raise. The first two with a mixed offer, between electric and hybrid, the third only with battery power. Until now Chery had been seen in Italy with models connected to DR Automobiles, but now it wants to produce on your own and if the proposition is sufficient, his brands, which are unknown at present, will soon become famous. It is clearly convincing Chery produce in Italy (then we will see with what number, the goal is always one million units between Stellantis and the second producer) it is important to present him with an attractive offer, and it is possible that Urso and Yin Tongyue have also discussed this.

CHERY ALSO ACCEPTS CAR DISTRIBUTOR. BUT THE DUTIES ARE LOADED…

Chery number one’s visit to Italy bore fruit because together with the minister he met and started talks with the top management of It becomes, a new company resulting from a joint venture signed by two of the biggest names in Italian car distribution: Autotorino and Intergea. The goal is the creation of a a major Italian hub for the import and distribution of Chinese cars and commercial vehicles, hybrid and electric. Not only from Chery but also from Baic, Jac and others. However, if the cars were produced directly in Italy they would avoid the problem of customs duties that Europe is preparing to introduce. Hence Yin Tongyue’s multi-table strategy.