Paris/Detroit/Milan — Stellantis boss Carlos Tavares’s public debut as head of the carmaker formed from the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA Group was a testament to the delicate balancing act he has ahead.

The CEO fielded one question after another on Tuesday about how the carmaker with deep ties to Italy, France and America can preserve jobs, plants and brands while achieving the €5bn of annual synergies promised to investors...

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