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Stellantis Cassino plant halts production again, offers temporary transfers to Kragujevac plant
On September 11, multiple sources reported that Stellantis Cassino plant will have another production shutdown on September 15, 2025, after the summer break. This is the second stoppage in early September 2025. From January to August 2025, the plant operated only 70 out of 144 working days, marking its lowest activit
Stellantis Kragujevac plant, Serbia to hire 800 foreign workers amid local labour shortage
On August 21 and 22, multiple sources reported that the Stellantis’ Kragujevac plant, Serbia will hire 800 workers from Nepal and Morocco to cover labour shortages. Serbia is turning to foreign workers as fewer locals are interested in low-paid factory jobs.
The new workers will support a third production shift start
Serbia terminates 2025 EV Subsidy Program due to budget exhaustion
On August 8, Serbia’s Ministry of Environmental Protection announced the termination of the 2025 subsidy program for purchasing new fully electric vehicles, as the allocated funds were exhausted before the end of the year. Government of Serbia had been supporting the amount of up to EUR 5,000 this year when purchasin
Shandong Golden Empire, China, signs MoU to invest in Serbia
On July 24, the municipality of Cuprija, in a social media post, announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Serbia and the Chinese company Shandong Golden Empire Precision Machinery Technology Co. Ltd.
Shandong Golden Empire Precision Machinery will build a new plant in Cupr
Chinese company LAUNCH explores investment opportunities, plans R&D center and assembly plant in Serbia
On July 20, the Minister of Economy met with a delegation from the Chinese company LAUNCH to discuss potential investment opportunities in Serbia’s automotive industry.
The meeting focused on plans to set up a research and development center and build a final assembly plant. These projects aim to bring added value, n

Minth Group to invest EUR 950 million for two new automotive plants in Serbia
On July 18, the Government of Serbia signed two memoranda of understanding (MoU) with Minth Holdings Limited. As part of the agreement, the company will invest EUR 950 million over the next five years to build new industrial plants for the automotive industry in Leskovac and Ćuprija.
The new major investment will cre

Leoni to close plant in Malošište, Serbia, by 2025, affecting around 1,900 jobs
Leoni AG (Leoni) has decided to scale down production at its factory in Malošište (Serbia) in the coming months and fully cease production by the end of 2025, affecting around 1,900 jobs.
The closure is attributed to the lack of a long-term, strategically and financially sustainable perspective. The Malošište plant,
PWO Group, Germany opens new site in Serbia
On July 3, PWO Group opened its new engineering and production site in Čačak, Serbia. It will commence production towards the end of 2025. It will see an investment of EUR 28 million. The new facility is built on a 100,000 square meter site with a scope for further expansion.
The PWO Group will engineer and produce s
Zhejiang Yusei Plastic Mould, China plans new plant in Serbia
On July 2, the Government of the Republic of Serbia, the City of Niš, and the Chinese company Zhejiang Yusei Plastic Mould Group CO LTD signed a memorandum of understanding to construct the company's new factory in Niš. The project involves a EUR 26.5 million investment to build a new, modern production facility next
China to export critical mineral after Serbia’s appeal for Stellantis Kragujevac plant
On June 29, multiple sources reported that Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić reached out to Chinese President Xi Jinping on behalf of Stellantis' Kragujevac plant, Serbia over problems with rare mineral exports due to U.S. tariffs.
Xi responded positively and had already instructed Chinese authorities to work closel
NOVELIC, Serbia secures nomination for 60 GHz radar in-cabin monitoring system from Tier 1 automotive supplier
On June 24, NOVELIC, a subsidiary of Sona BLW Precision Forgings (Sona Comstar), announced that their ACAM Automotive In-Cabin Monitoring solution, will be available in 2026, following a nomination from a leading Tier 1 supplier. The technology aims to bring child presence detection to passenger vehicles, along with
ElevenEs, Serbia signs new MoU for LFP battery recycling
On June 21, ElevenEs signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with MResource GmbH, Miracle Oruide (Guangzhou) Autoparts Remanufacturing Co. Ltd. (Oruide is a Joint Venture between Miracle Automation Engineering Co., Ltd. and Stellantis NV), and American Lithium Renaissance Holding Company to establish a joint ventu
Wanhua Chemical Battery Technology, China and ElevenEs, Serbia partner on cathode materials
On June 6, ElevenEs Ltd. announced that it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Wanhua Chemical Battery Technology Co., Ltd. to localize the supply chain of battery cathode materials in Europe. This collaboration aims to establish a comprehensive supply and technical partnership covering products such
GEB, China plans plant in Serbia to supply components to BMW
On June 4, the Ministry of Economy, Serbia, in a social media post, announced that the Chinese company GEB – Shandong Golden Empire Precision Machinery Technology is planning to build a factory in Serbia for the needs of BMW. Serbia has been shortlisted for the implementation of this major investment.
Based on social
ElevenEs, Serbia presents Edge574 Blade Cell
On May 15, ElevenEs launched Edge574 Blade Cell. It can charge 10% to 80% in just 12 minutes. 10C charging is possible, with a cycle life of at least 500,000 km. The Edge574 Blade Cell demonstrates exceptional adaptability through its optimized design for both cell-to-pack (CTP) and cell-to-body (CTB) integration.
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Citroën begins C3 production at Stellantis’ Kragujevac plant in Serbia
On April 17, Stellantis announced that Citroën has started production of new fourth generation C3 at Stellantis’ plant in Kragujevac, Serbia. The facility was modernized from 2022 to 2024 under a deal with the Serbian Ministry of Economy to support the new ‘Smart Car’ platform and promote EV models production.
The si

Stellantis sends Melfi workers to Kragujevac plant, Serbia to increase Fiat Grande Panda production
On April 11, multiple sources reported that Stellantis has recently decided to send workers from its Melfi plant in Italy to support production of the Fiat Grande Panda in Kragujevac plant, Serbia. The new model has seen strong demand in just a few weeks. However, the Kragujevac plant in Serbia is struggling to ramp
Novelic, Serbia to present cabin monitoring and 180° radar park assist technology at Auto Shanghai 2025, China
On April 3, Novelic announced that it will showcase live demos of its advanced 60 GHz in-cabin radar monitoring module, and its 79 GHz radar-based park assist sensor, at Auto Shanghai 2025.
Novelic’s ASPER200 is a 79 GHz short-range radar module designed for passenger vehicles, motorcycles, and commercial or construc