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Stellantis boss dismisses rumours firm could quit production in Italy or sell off any of its brands as “fake news”

Stellantis boss Carlos Tavares has called suggestions that the car giant could end production in Italy or sell off any brands “fake news” – and he said he has rebuffed an effort by a Chinese firm to buy one of its marques.

Speaking at the launch of the new Alfa Romeo Milano, Tavares cautioned Italian authorities against offering incentives to encourage Chinese firms to set up battery or car production in the country.

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