A thunderclap in the automotive world after the official announcement of the replacement of Benedetto Vigna by... Carlos Tavares, ex-CEO of Stellantis! A choice which, at first glance, may seem surprising, but in fact is not as unexpected as it seems.
The announcement was made this morning by Ferrariin a sober statement. The brand warmly thanks Benedetto Vigna for his exceptional contributions to the company, while saluting his fundamental role in the digital transformation and expansion of Ferrari production worldwide. But that's not all. It's now clear that Ferrari is banking on a change of direction, at a time when electrification is increasingly at the heart of the automotive industry.
Carlos Tavares, who resigned as CEO of Stellantis in December 2024, has been chosen to lead the famous prancing horse brand into a more electrified future. A strategic choice, say some observers. Tavares, having orchestrated the electric shift at Stellantis, may well have been perceived as the right man to lead Ferrari into the electromobility era.
On the one hand, Tavares has steered Stellantis' energy transition, with the promise of 100% electric models for all the group's brands. But it's Ferrari that seems to be the ultimate step in this transition. Visit launch of Ferrari's first electric 100% model is scheduled for October 2025, and some believe that Tavares would be best placed to orchestrate this historic moment.
Rumors are rife as to the first decisions he might take at Ferrari. Some are already talking about scrapping the V12 and V8 engines that have made Ferrari legendary. According to these speculations, Tavares could reduce the brand's engine ranges by retaining only the V6 hybrid engine and electric drive. Of course, these are just rumors at the moment, but one thing is certain: Ferrari, traditionally faithful to its combustion engines, seems to be preparing for a major break.
In addition, the choice of Carlos Tavares to take the reins of Ferrari makes strategic sense. He has already demonstrated his ability to develop iconic brands while preserving their DNA. The challenge of preserving Ferrari's heritage while meeting market expectations for more environmentally-friendly vehicles could well be one of the greatest challenges of his career.
Meanwhile, John Elkann, President of Ferrari, assured that an official announcement detailing the energy and strategic transition plan for Ferrari would be made later this year. But one thing is certain: the arrival of Carlos Tavares as CEO marks a major turning point in Ferrari's history. Although... maybe not just yet, as this might actually be an April Fool's joke.
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Ferrari 312 (3 cylinders, 1.2L) approaching 🐟
Se elkan distrugge anche la Ferrari spero venga lanciato e sbattuto fuori dall italia
È l'inizio della fine per la Ferrari..... la persona più sbagliata per questo tipo di azienda..... L'elettrico_.....? Tavares ha già dimostrato di portare sull'orlo della chiusura gli altri brand italiani
Just like Stellantis which is a catastrophic group it will be the same for Ferrari. Good luck with Tavarez!!!
Yes, there are indeed men who earn a lot at the expense of subcontractors and by organizing quality tragedies for brands that used to be famous!
Like the smell of cooked fish
Ma come è possibile che si veda in giro da anni altri marchi famosi e meno famosi che cambiano modelli in continuazione uno più bello dell'altro ,invece Fiat sempre gli stessi modelli con in percettibile differenza ,mi chiedo ; questo credo immobilismo da cosa dipende?
Tavares at Ferrari and Goshn at Stellantis
Really nonsense
I hope that people in Italy will wake up and make these two errors of nature disappear forever.
I totally agree with you, it's truly abominable to see these two specimens take up such important positions when they should have been in prison.
Look at the date, gentlemen.
For suck sake, let it be 1st April joke.
La date svp regardez merci..... No but really how to make people swallow anything 😱😱😱😱😱
Tavares, the shame of the automobile industry.
He would put 3-cylinder PureTech engines (3+3 = 6 cylinders, or almost), one at the front and one at the rear, to better ruin Ferrari in 2 months.
Even on April 1st, there's something to be afraid of 🤣
Non sono assolutamente d'accordo, Tavares non ha la visione del lusso e della storia di un marchio iconico come Ferrari, viene dal mondo delle auto popolari. Ferrari deve trovare un Ingegnere come il "vecchio" Felisa...questo Ingegnere ex Alfa Autodelta inventò le serie speciali.
Un pesce d'aprile spero
Inammissibile che lava guida di un marchio come Ferrari finisca in mano non italiane
Stellantis wendet sich bereits kurzfristig nach dem Abgang von Tavares von seiner Strategie ab, da die totale Elektrifizierung viele Stellantis Marken an die Wand gefahren hat. Wer will einen Dodge den man als V8 mit Kompressorheulen durch eine öde Elektrobüchse mit künstlichem Sound? Wer will einen Ferrari ohne V12?
Una Ferrari elettrica non è più una Ferrari.
La disfatta della Ferrari....in Stellantis ha ridicolizzato e penalizzato i brand italiani.
In Ferrari potrà fare solo peggio, le premesse non sono le migliori. In questo momento di cambi di strategie servirebbe una decisione di rimanere per alcuni anni con i motori termici. La Ferrari come anche altri marchi sportivi con l'elettrico non ci azzecca niente.
Adesso che la Ferrari và bene fare tutti i quasi motori elettrici è un errore. Anche perché dipenderemo sempre di più dai Cinesi per queste tecnologie. L'Europa visto le nuove problematiche anche sul automotive elettrico che sta sempre più mettendo in crisi le fabbriche europee dovrà fare un passo indietro con motori endotermici sia a benzina che a idrogeno....Tavaresh alla Ferrari è una decisione sbagliata!
Rovinata anche la Ferrari...incredibil
A sardine taped to the exhaust of a Ferrari on April 1st! The world of industrialists at all levels, except the Italian class, is going to sweep these visionaries off their feet!
Merci Thank you merci a vous et à Tous
Ferrari elettrica? Una colossale cagata.
Il miglior pesce d'aprile di sempre, geniali!!!
The best April 1st joke ever, brilliant!!!
L'elettrificazione è sempre MENO al centro del panorama automobilistico ma soprattutto della F1: per il 2030 si tornerà ai V10...
Where are the real Italians? With real Italians at the helm 😭
April 1st joke!