Stellantis has announced its ambition to become the global leader in light commercial vehicles (LCVs) by 2027, surpassing its rival Ford.

The multinational company plans to increase its sales of vans and pick-up trucks from 1.6 million globally in the previous year to around two million in 2027, which is expected to be enough to surpass Ford.

During an event outlining the company’s future strategy in the market segment, Stellantis LCV boss Jean-Philippe Imparato stated, “If you want to be number one, you have to beat Ford.”

As part of its focus on vans, Stellantis has rebranded its commercial business unit as Pro One.