Stellantis (STLA) has started searching for a successor to CEO Carlos Tavares as the automaker faces criticism from both dealerships and union autoworkers, according to multiple reports.

Laepple Automotive plans to invest $93.4 million into redeveloping a former Stellantis plant that idled in 2018.

The automaker is eliminating jobs at its assembly plant in Sterling Heights, Mich., as it prepares to build the electric Ram 1500 REV pickup.

Stellantis chairman John Elkann has grown frustrated at the company’s performance in North America. Carlos Tavares has a contract to remain as Stellantis chief executive until early 2026 but that hasn’t stopped company chairman John Elkann from already starting a search for Tavares’ successor.

Struggling Jeep and Ram maker Stellantis is looking for a CEO to succeed Carlos Tavares, but the company says it’s just part of a normal leadership succession plan.

Stellantis is searching for CEO Carlos Tavares' successor, the company said Monday, after the Chrysler parent laid out a plan to strengthen North America operations by slashing bloated inventories and cutting vehicle prices.

CEO Tavares' tenure at Stellantis has been marred by poor profits and conflicts with the United Auto Workers union.

Struggling Jeep and Ram maker Stellantis is looking for a CEO to succeed Carlos Tavares, but the company says it’s part of a normal leadership succession plan.

Stellantis said on Monday it has begun a search for a candidate to succeed CEO Carlos Tavares, whose contract is set to expire in 2026.

Reports say the search isn't related to recent criticism of CEO Carlos Tavares and struggles in the U.S. market.

Stellantis chairman John Elkann has grown frustrated at the company’s performance in North America. Despite mounting criticism, CEO Carlos Tavares may remain in his role, with his contract running until 2026.