On May 8, FIOM-CGIL union reported that 200 more workers are set to leave the Termoli plant, Italy, through voluntary redundancies, adding to recent job cuts shared with local unions. The union warns that job losses are rising due to a lack of new investments, slow arrival of new models, and no real progress on the T

On May 7, multiple sources reported that the production has resumed at the Mirafiori plant on May 5, following a long pause caused partly by upgrades to prepare for the upcoming FIAT 500 hybrid, which is set to launch in a few months.
For now, operations are limited to a single shift due to low demand for the electri

On May 7, the FIOM-CGIL, CUB, and FISMIC unions announced that 500 job cuts were confirmed at the Stellantis Melfi plant, Italy.
The unions criticized the move, highlighting the lack of a new CEO and no clear industrial plan to revive Italian operations. FIOM-CGIL sees this as part of a wider plan to reduce Stellanti

On May 7, the Ministry of Business and Made in Italy and STMicroelectronics signed an agreement to support the growth and expansion of the STMicroelectronics site in Catania. 
The implementation of the program includes investments of EUR 5 billion in the period 2023-2037, with public incentives exceeding EUR 2 billio

On May 6, multiple sources reported that Stellantis plans to cut about 200 jobs at its Termoli plant in Italy. The company aims to do this through voluntary exits, a strategy it has used before in other Italian factories.
An early retirement plan is being prepared for workers close to retirement age. Those who qualif

On May 2, the Italian automobile manufacturers association (ANFIA) announced that passenger car registrations of 139,084 units in April increased 2.7% over the same month in 2024.
Year-to-date sales decreased 0.6% with 583,038 cars registered in the first four months of 2025.
In April, Fiat registrations decreased 19

On May 6, Stellantis launched the latest generation of its Jeep Compass C-SUV in Italy, produced at the Melfi plant. 
It is built on the advanced STLA Medium platform by Stellantis, designed for electric vehicles in the C and D segments. This platform supports long range, fast charging, strong performance, and good e

Pirelli Tyre S.p.A. (Pirelli) has developed a bespoke version of the P Zero R tire for the new Porsche 911 GTS, the first hybrid-powered model in the Porsche 911 range.
The new tire balances sportiness with everyday usability. Its newly designed compound ensures an excellent grip across various surfaces and in all we

On May 2, multiple sources reported that the 8-valve engine line has already shut down, and the 16-valve line will stop by summer 2025 in the Stellantis’ Termoli plant. Even premium engines such as the GME 2.0L and Maserati’s V6 Nettuno are now at risk.
Currently, only GSE FireFly engines which are used in models suc

On April 29, multiple sources reported that Stellantis will halt work at its Termoli plant from May 19 to 25, 2025, affecting 600 workers. The company has requested ordinary CIG (redundancy support) for the V6, GME, and GSE engine areas.
Workers remain deeply concerned about the plant’s future, especially after the G

On April 28, Lead Intelligent Equipment (LEAD) signed a major contract with FAAM – Energy Saving Battery, a subsidiary of Seri Industrial S.p.A., to provide a state-of-the-art end-of-line (EOL) solution for FAAM’s new Teverola 2 facility near Naples, Italy.
The facility will feature multiple high-efficiency lithium i

Brembo S.p.A. (Brembo) unveiled the GREENTELL set, designed for all types of vehicles, from NEV (New Energy Vehicle) to combustion engines, from premium cars to light commercial vehicles, at Auto Shanghai 2025.
The solution consists of a new disc and pads. It features a dual layer nickel-free coating (patent pending)

On April 23, the FIOM-CGIL union urged for changes to the European instrument for temporary Support to mitigate Unemployment Risks in an Emergency (SURE) to help manage the crisis, protect jobs by halting layoffs, and support the green and tech transition during the 10th Commission for Productive Activities of the Ch

Brembo S.p.A. (Brembo) announced that it has inaugurated its first Inspiration Lab in Asia, located in the Jing’an district, Shanghai, China. The lab will focus on advancing the company’s capabilities in software development, AI applications, and data science.
In China, Brembo has five production sites, one trading c

On April 18, the FIOM-CGIL union announced that the workers at several Stellantis plants (Mirafiori, Verrone, Pratola Serra, Termoli, Atessa, Cassino), and Iveco (Piacenza, Foggia, Turin, Brescia, Suzzara) are on strike, demanding fair wages.
Discussions for the renewal of the two-year CCSL agreement have stalled, cr

On April 17, Maserati updated the Grecale SUV for the 2025 model year, adding new engine options, interior upgrades, and exterior styling tweaks to better meet customer needs. The lineup now includes a new base “Grecale” trim, joining the existing Modena, Trofeo, and fully electric Folgore variants.
The new base Grec

On April 16, multiple sources reported that Stellantis will pause production at its Cassino plant from April 18 to May 5, 2025, due to low demand for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, Giulia, and Maserati Grecale. The closure also overlaps with the Easter and Labor Day holidays. Currently, the plant is operating at only 10% of

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

On April 11, Pirelli announced that it had not made any decision about investment in the US yet. Pirelli released this statement in response to media reports about potential investments in the US. Pirelli, however, stated that it has long considered expanding its production there as part of its local-for-local strate

On April 9, Bühler Group announced that its Grinding & Dispersing business area has secured a contract from FIB S.p.A., a subsidiary of Seri Industrial S.p.A., to provide advanced equipment for the large-scale production of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries at the Teverola 2 battery plant near Naples, Italy. Thi