Global automaker’s sales in North America declined over the past year because of high-cost models that dealers struggled to sell.

By Giulio Piovaccari and Nora Eckert MILAN/DETROIT (Reuters) -Stellantis Chief Executive Carlos Tavares resigned abruptly on Sunday, two months after a profit warning at the maker of Jeep, Fiat and Peugeot cars that has lost around 40% of its value this year.

Stellantis NV Chief Executive Officer Carlos Tavares is stepping down after profit slumped and US sales weakened at the maker of Jeep SUVs and Fiat cars, according to people familiar with the situation.