Canada’s Unifor labor union announced it will begin contract negotiations with Stellantis in Toronto on September 1 after securing deals with Ford and General Motors. A major point of contention will be the future of the idled Brampton Assembly Plant.
Over 2,200 Unifor members at the Brampton plant face potential job

On August 27, Stellantis announced that its Ram brand in the U.S. is returning to the small commercial van segment by announcing pricing for the all-new 2027 Ram ProMaster City, which starts at USD 39,995, including USD 2,595 destination. 
Production of the 2027 ProMaster City production will start in 2026, with vehi

On August 28, multiple sources reported that Stellantis will operate a single shift at the Melfi plant throughout September 2026. The plant will maintain a daily production of 295 vehicles. It will support the start-up phase and the gradual increase in volumes of the new DS7.
Labor unions stated that the decision wil

BluE Nexus, AISIN and DENSO announced on August 27 that their jointly developed Two-Motor Hybrid Drive Module has been adopted for Stellantis’ new Jeep Cherokee. The module features a highly efficient transaxle that delivers strong driving performance. The motor and boost converter controls have also been optimized t

Stellantis will equip the 2028 model Jeep Compass C-segment SUV with the 48V bio-mild hybrid (MHEV) technology developed in Brazil. This was reported by multiple media on August 24.
This move is part of the company's electrification strategy in the South American market. It follows the start of mass production of the

On August 21, multiple sources reported that Stellantis Melfi plant, Italy would stop production on August 24, 2026, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., due to a shortage of components.
UGL union announced that the shutdown adds to concerns over low production, layoffs, and the transition to STLA Medium-based models. The u

On August 22, multiple sources reported that the Stellantis Mirafiori plant, Italy, reopened on August 24, 2026, after a 31-day shutdown, restarting production of the Fiat 500 Hybrid on two shifts.
Production will initially run at around 180 units per shift, and will gradually increase to around 400 vehicles per day,

According to the Wuhan Economic & Technological Development Zone (WEDZ) on August 18, Dongfeng Stellantis Automotive Technology (Wuhan) Co., Ltd completed its business registration in WEDZ on August 17, with a registered capital of nearly CNY 8.2 billion. Its business scope includes automotive parts R&D and the sale

On August 19, multiple sources reported that Stellantis Melfi plant, Italy, faced an immediate production disruption after the summer break. The afternoon shift on August 19, 2026, was cancelled due to a shortage of components, mainly seat fabrics.
The morning shift operated normally, but the afternoon shift was stop

On August 17, Stellantis South Africa announced that Leapmotor has expanded its local line-up with the launch of B10 REEV.
Built on the LEAP 3.5 platform, the model is powered by 158-kW electric motor. Its 1.5-litre gasoline engine works as a generator to produce electricity when needed and does not directly drive th

On August 20, Stellantis announced that Opel has expanded the Frontera SUV range with a new Frontera Start entry-level trim.
It is powered by a new 100 hp 1.2-litre turbo gasoline engine with a six-speed manual gearbox. The engine is also available on the Edition, GS and Ultimate trims.
The model is also available in

Dodge showcased its latest performance vehicles during the Woodward Dream Cruise in Michigan. The display featured the new 600 hp 2027 Dodge Charger Super Bee Launch Edition and the Durango R/T 392 Smokescreen concept. Dodge also introduced the Charger’s new Red Oxide exterior color. Other vehicles on display were cu

On August 12, 2026, Unifor, Canada’s largest private-sector labor union, was informed by Stellantis of the company’s intent to open discussions with another company about the potential sale of the Brampton Assembly Plant. According to Unifor, Stellantis had not provided any formal closure notice for the Brampton Asse

Stellantis is recalling approximately 955,000 vehicles worldwide because a radio software issue can prevent the rear-view camera from displaying properly. The recall covers about 848,500 vehicles in the U.S. and roughly 107,000 in Canada, Mexico, and other markets.
Affected vehicles include the 2026–2027 Chrysler Pac

Stellantis will launch its new STLA One modular platform in the U.S. on the next-generation Jeep Cherokee. The Cherokee will be built at the Belvidere Assembly Plant in Illinois.
Stellantis plans to increase its investment in the plant to more than USD 800 million, up from the previously announced USD 600 million. Mo

On August 17, multiple sources reported that after the summer shutdown from July 27 to August 16, production at the Stellantis Melfi plant will gradually restart from August 17, with the assembly unit resuming on August 19, 2026.
The restart comes as the plant faces challenges including a solidarity contract, uncerta

On August 17, multiple sources reported that at Stellantis Mirafiori plant, Italy, production is restarting slowly after the summer break. Body shop workers' leave has been extended to four weeks, and the plant will operate at reduced capacity until August 24, 2026.
The management announced that the extended shutdown

Ford, GM, and Stellantis are warning that proposed changes to the USMCA could cost each company billions of dollars annually.
The Trump administration is considering raising North American vehicle content requirements from 75% to 92% and requiring at least 50% U.S.-made content for vehicles to qualify for lower tarif

Stellantis is revising its powertrain technology and electrification strategy for South America in response to increasing competition from Chinese automakers, particularly in Brazil and Uruguay. This was reported on August 13.
The company is evaluating new propulsion technologies, including a flex-fuel range-extender

On August 12, Peugeot launched the refreshed 308 in Turkiye. Designed in France and built at the Mulhouse plant.
The model comes with a four-cylinder 1.5-litre BlueHDi diesel engine which generates output of 130 hp and 300 Nm of torque, paired with an EAT8 automatic transmission. The top speed is 207 km/h, and it acc