--- title: "It’s the US Auto Industry Against Everyone Else, Stellantis CEO Says: TDS" date: "2026-09-11" modified: "2026-09-11" authors: - name: "Adam Ismail" job_title: "Senior Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/adam-ismail.md" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/its-the-us-auto-industry-against-everyone-else-stellantis-ceo-says-tds" categories: - "News" - "The Downshift" --- # It’s the US Auto Industry Against Everyone Else, Stellantis CEO Says: TDS ![From left to right: U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, Ford CEO Jim Farley and Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa look on as U.S. President Donald Trump makes an announcement in the oval office in December.]() *From left to right: U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, Ford CEO Jim Farley, and Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa look on as U.S. President Donald Trump makes an announcement in the oval office in December. \Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images\* Hello and welcome to [The Downshift]() (TDS for short), a daily sweep of the morning's top headlines from the auto industry and car culture, curated by *The Drive’s* editorial team. Each story gets a short summary and a link to the original source if you want to dive deeper. Here's what's happening on Friday, September 11, 2026: 🗺️ If you've been noticing how the U.S. government has pushed its auto sector in a completely different direction from the rest of the world—less international collaboration with fewer to no emissions controls and zero subsidies for electrification—you're not alone. Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa said at an analyst conference Thursday that, "We see clearly ​the world divided into two things: One is the United ​States … and then we have the rest of the world." The question for companies like Stellantis is how to succeed in both arenas. *\[[Reuters]()\]* 💵 Speaking of Stellantis, Chrysler will reportedly target a $25,000 starting price for its Arrow and Arrow Cross compact SUVs, with the larger Airflow starting at $35,000. Those are attractively low prices in this market, and a signal that the company doesn't intend to bump Chrysler upmarket on any level. *\[[Automotive News]()\]* 📜 Democratic Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois sent a letter to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy urging action against people abusing and misusing Tesla's Full Self-Driving and Autopilot systems, citing an *NBC* report compiling 43 videos of drivers appearing to sleep at the wheel while the systems were running. *\[[Reuters]()\]* 🔌 On the subject of Tesla, the automaker has finally given the Cybertruck a feature it announced three years ago—vehicle-to-home functionality, allowing it to power your house. To benefit from this capability, though, you'll need to fully buy into Tesla's energy ecosystem, with a Powerwall 3 and Wall Connector charger. *\[[InsideEVs]()\]* 🗾 Remember the Lexus LS? It's long gone from our market, but in its native Japan it lives on, entering 2027 with ride and handling improvements, as well as exterior and interior design tweaks. The fifth-gen LS entered production in 2017. *\[[Motor1]()\]* 🥨 Bovensiepen, the founders of the Alpina brand that was recently wholly subsumed by BMW, have introduced a new car based on the Z4, called the Spider. It makes 430 horsepower, and only 99 will be built. *\[[Autocar]()\]* 🏁 Weekend races to watch (all times Eastern): - **NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at Gateway:** Saturday at 7:30 p.m. on CW/ESPN - **IGTC Suzuka 1000km:** Saturday at 11:15 p.m. on [YouTube]() - **European Le Mans 4 Hours of Silverstone:** Sunday at 7 a.m. on FIAWEC+ - **MotoGP at Misano:** Sunday at 8 a.m. on FS1 - **Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix:** Sunday at 8 a.m. on Apple TV - **NASCAR Cup Series at Gateway:** Sunday at 3 p.m. on USA *Got a tip or feedback for The Downshift? Reach out to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Adam is a Senior Editor at The Drive, concentrating on curating and developing the site's slate of daily journalism, from initial pitch to final copy edit. When he's not at his desk researching leads and working with writers, he's testing vehicles or reviewing racing games, new and old. He joined The Drive in 2023, following seven years of covering consumer technology and cars. A car lover and gamer since his earliest memories, Adam came to know the automotive world through video games. First it was Daytona USA, Sega Rally, and Ridge Racer; then came Need For Speed, which inspired an encyclopedic knowledge of '90s supercars, and, of course, Gran Turismo. If not for them, he'd assuredly be doing something else right now. Adam is based in the suburbs outside Philly, where there are ample roads for his hot hatch to stretch its legs. In his car, he's probably listening to indie rock, drum and bass, or Yankees baseball. ### Author social links [Bluesky]() [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()