On December 22, JAC Group announced that it has held ceremony of its Italian subsidiary in Turin, Italy.
With the official launch of the Italian subsidiary, JAC Group has localized operations in the European market, marking a new stage in the company's internationalization process.
The launch of JAC Group’s Italian

On December 23, the European Investment Bank (EIB) signed a EUR 50 million financing agreement with Comau, Italy, to support its research, development, and innovation work in robotics, automation, machine tools, and digital technologies across industries such as batteries, aerospace, renewable energy, and logistics.

On December 23, Iveco Bus delivered its first hydrogen city bus, the GX 337 H2 LINIUM, to Lorient Agglomeration, France. The bus will start operating on the IziLo Mobilités network from December 22, 2025. More buses will be added gradually, with 10 units delivered in 2026, bringing the total to 19 buses.
The GX 337 H

On December 19, Stellantis Italy announced that Jeep will soon add two important new models to its lineup i.e., Wagoneer S and Recon.
Jeep Wagoneer S aims to redefine the D-SUV segment by combining premium design, strong performance, and advanced 4xe off-road capability. Whereas, Jeep Recon focuses on standout off-ro

On December 20, multiple sources reported that Stellantis is ending the layoffs at the Mirafiori plant, Italy for the first time in over 20 years. From December 31, solidarity contracts for 1,900 workers will not be renewed, allowing them to return to work and bringing the plant back to full operation.
New hiring wil

On December 16, Tretau announced expansion plans to establish its first manufacturing facility outside of Europe in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Operating in the U.S. as Tau Wire Corp, it will invest more than USD 18 million and create over 70 new jobs in the next four years. It will help to serve local OEM customers in the

On December 17, multiple sources reported that Stellantis’ Atessa plant, Italy will gradually increase production starting in February 2026, raising output from 640 to 820 vans per day.
At the same time, solidarity contracts have been extended until July 31, 2026. As part of the new plan, part of the third shift will

According to multiple press releases dated December 15, Changan Auto is poised to enter the Italian and Spanish markets. To be launched first are two battery electric vehicle (BEV) models, with their plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) variants expected in 2026.
In the Italian market, Changan Auto will introduce the Deepa

On December 15, multiple sources reported that the Stellantis Cassino plant will shut down again starting December 16, 2025, and it may remain closed until the end of January 2026. The support concerns already raised by unions after the December 12, 2025, strike.
The plant faced a serious crisis, with 40 additional d

On December 10, OCTO presented a new predictive anti-theft system. The new technology combines artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced sensors to deliver real-time, personalized vehicle protection capable of recognizing risk signals before a theft event occurs.
It has features like tampering detection

On December 10, Audi announced its partnership with UST, a US firm focused on AI-driven technology, design, and engineering. As part of the deal, UST will purchase a majority stake in Italdesign. Lamborghini, Italdesign’s current parent company and part of the Audi Group, will keep a significant share. Audi will stay

On December 9, Marelli presented its Affordable 5G RedCap (Reduced Capability) technology for vehicle telematics that provides a 50% higher data rate with 2.5 times less latency than 4G. The solution is ready for demonstration, with production samples available in early 2026 and the first global start of production (

Aurelius Investment Lux Sixteen S.à r.l. (AURELIUS) has completed the acquisition of FIAMM Energy Technology S.p.A. (FIAMM) from Resonac Corporation (Resonac), following the completion of all post-signing verifications and regulatory approvals.
As part of the deal, AURELIUS has taken over all employees and business a

On December 3, the eSync Alliance announced that digital cockpit specialist ART SpA joined it as a new member. It will enable ART SpA to contribute to the development of eSync-compliant capabilities for digital cockpit solutions. ART aims to ensure that various systems, dashboards, and platforms, such as e-Cockpit sy

On December 2, SIGIT Group held a meeting with the Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman in Algiers. The discussion focused on SIGIT’s industrial investments in Algeria, with a particular emphasis on the automotive sector and raw materials such as plastics and aluminium, supporting both the Algerian and European market

On December 1, the Italian automobile manufacturers association (ANFIA) announced that passenger car registrations of 124,222 units in November totally flat over the same month in 2024.
Year-to-date sales decreased 2.4% with 1,417,621 cars registered in the first eleven months of 2025.
In November, Fiat registrations

On November 21, Stellantis announced that the new Fiat 500 Hybrid was showcased in Turin, Italy, during a special media drive event held from November 21 to 28, 2025.
The production began in November 2025 at the Mirafiori plant, which aims to build over 5,000 units by year-end. Once running at full capacity, the plan

On November 18, Stellantis opened orders for the new FIAT 600 Sport model. It builds on the 600’s heritage and offers three powertrains i.e., a 145 hp or 110 hp hybrid with automatic transmission, and a 156 hp fully electric option with a 54 kWh battery.
The hybrid versions use FIAT’s new T-gen3 turbo engine with a m

On November 14, Iveco announced that its gas-powered heavy trucks S-Way CNG drove more than 1,000 km on one tank of compressed natural gas. The test was done in real operating conditions between the Belgian and Spanish borders. The truck pulled a loaded 30-tonne trailer.
The tested truck comes with the FPT Industrial

On November 11, Iveco announced that it has developed an innovative software solution that improves road safety for drivers and pedestrians in partnership with Accenture.
The system leverages Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication, a technology that enables vehicles to exchange data with other vehicles, infrastruc