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A controversial plan to restructure car dealership roles in Europe has been put on hold, following concerns from dealers about shrinking profit margins and job impacts. Stellantis had proposed shifting to an agency model, giving the company more control over sales while limiting dealers' roles to delivery and servicing. Labor and regulatory costs were cited as major hurdles to competitiveness in European auto manufacturing. As the company prepares an updated strategy to boost production in Italy, labor implications—particularly in struggling areas like the Maserati brand—remain a central concern.