On April 10, the Italian Metalworkers Federation (FIM-CISL) announced the production data of Stellantis Italy plants for the first quarter of 2026. In Q1, 2026, Stellantis Italy produced 120,366 vehicles i.e., an increase 9.5% from 109,900 vehicles in Q1 2025. The passenger car production increased by 22% to 73,841 u

On April 8, Stellantis Italy announced that it has opened orders for the new Leapmotor T03 Van, a fully electric LCV designed for professional urban use. It has compact exterior dimensions and a practical cargo space with a capacity of up to 657 litres.
The van runs on a 100% electric powertrain and offers a driving

On April 8, multiple sources reported that in Q1 2026, Stellantis’ Cassino plant operated for only 17 days, i.e., an average of less than six days per month, which is the lowest level of activity the plant has experienced. The plant has also been closed since March 27, 2026, and will restart production on April 13, 2

On April 2, Stellantis announced that initial test units of the Jeep Avenger have begun running on production lines at its plant in Porto Real.
The Avenger will become the first Jeep model produced in the state of Rio de Janeiro, leveraging the plant’s advanced production capabilities, including a high level of autom

On March 31, Stellantis Argentina announced, in partnership with 360Energy, the start of operations of a solar park at its industrial complex in Córdoba.
The photovoltaic facility is already operational and supplies the plant with renewable energy, supporting the transition toward greater energy autonomy. The project

On April 8, Stellantis MEA’s COO announced, in a social media post, that Stellantis is expanding the Fiat Tafraoui plant, Algeria.
It will increase production capacity to 135,000 vehicles per year by 2028. Since the plant opened in December 2023, production has grown quickly. Output increased from 17,000 vehicles in

On March 31, Stellantis Brazil announced that the 2027 Ram Rampage update introduces the new 2.0 Turbo Hurricane 4 Flex engine.
The Hurricane 4 Flex engine delivers 272 hp and 400 Nm of torque on both gasoline and ethanol. It will be available in the Laramie and R/T versions, while the 2.2-liter turbodiesel engine pr

On April 6, Stellantis announced that the first Leapmotor models to be locally produced in Brazil will be the B10 and C10 SUVs at its plant in Goiana.
The project is part of the company’s strategy to expand Leapmotor’s presence in Brazil and South America. The Goiana Automotive Hub is being expanded to accommodate pr

On April 2, Leapmotor announced that it is speeding up the launch of new models in Europe. Its new flagship SUV, the D19, will be revealed on April 16, 2026. Soon after, at the Beijing Auto Show on April 24, the company will also showcase the Ultra version of the Lafa 5 (B05), a rear-wheel-drive electric hatchback de

On April 3, multiple sources reported that the Stellantis Cassino factory closure, which was first planned to end on April 3, 2026, has now been extended for another week. The ongoing crisis in the automotive industry is strongly affecting the plant. Stellantis has announced that the body shop, paint shop, assembly l

On April 1, Stellantis reported that its total first-quarter U.S. sales increased 4.3% versus the same period in 2025. Overall, the company sold 305,902 vehicles in the quarter.  
   • Jeep brand sales were up 2.8% to 144,552 units, assisted by sales of the all-new Cherokee and increased Grand Wagoneer sales
   • Ram

Stellantis is reportedly in talks over options for building electric vehicles (EVs) in Canada with Chinese partner, Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co., according to people familiar with the matter. The development follows on changes in Canadian industrial policy as a result of imposition of tariffs and other pressures

On March 31, multiple sources reported that Stellantis Mirafiori plant, Italy, will hire around 100 new workers soon to increase the production of C514 transmissions. These transmissions are used in the Fiat Pandina and Fiat 500 Hybrid, which are produced at Pomigliano and Mirafiori plants.
Currently, the Mirafiori p

On March 30, Stellantis announced that the new Opel Corsa GSE, a fully electric hatchback, had been recently tested at the Nürburgring, Germany. The testing focused mainly on improving and fine-tuning the car’s chassis.
Nurburgring is an ideal place to complete the final adjustments before the model begins mass produ

On March 27, Stellantis Ukraine held its annual press conference in Kyiv on March 25, 2026. The company shared its plans for 2026 and discussed the performance and future strategy of its brands: Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobiles, Opel, and Jeep.
In 2026, Peugeot will expand its lineup in Ukraine i.e., a special Ukrain

On March 30, Palantir Technologies announced the renewal and expansion of its long‑standing partnership with Stellantis. The new five‑year agreement continues a collaboration that has been supporting Stellantis since 2016 in the industrialization and secure use of data and AI across the company.
Under the renewed par

On March 25, Stellantis filed a lawsuit in a Michigan court against ZF Foxconn Chassis Modules, who the company alleged stopped shipments to a plant in Mexico, disrupting production of the Jeep Cherokee and Compass models.
The original dispute dates back to December 2025, when Stellantis said its U.S. affiliate paid

On March 28, multiple sources reported that production at the Stellantis’ Cassino plant, Italy was expected to restart on April 7, 2026, but many workers and unions doubt that production will actually resume on that date, as they believe operations may restart around mid-April 2026. With the shutdown extended until A

On March 26, multiple sources reported that the shortage of eDCT transmissions for mild hybrid vehicles is causing production problems for Stellantis at several European plants. The issue has worsened in recent weeks and is affecting French factories, especially Stellantis Sochaux plant, leading to slower production

On March 25, Stellantis Poland announced that it has finished building a 12 MW solar farm at its Gliwice Production and Technology Center. A major part of the project is the largest photovoltaic carport complex in Central and Eastern Europe, with 6 MW capacity, which also protects 1,200+ delivery vehicles from weathe