Corporate maneuvers, branding quirks, and supplier battles in autos

This cluster highlights how perception and power are shifting in the auto and broader business world. Stellantis shrugs off confusion over its own name as legacy brands like Chrysler and Jeep carry the identity load, while suppliers like Lear and Forvia fight fiercely over lucrative Ford Super Duty seating contracts in Detroit. In parallel, commentary on a company that ‘thrived’ only by being acquired underscores how corporate spin can mask near-failure. Together, these posts show how branding, contracts, and M&A realities shape who wins in today’s auto and corporate landscape.