Reported on August 8, 2026, Leapmotor has commenced local assembly of the B10 and C10 electric vehicles in Indonesia at PT National Assemblers Plant 3 in Purwakarta, West Java, under Leapmotor and Stellantis manufacturing standards.
The facility, invested in by Indomobil Group through PT National Assemblers, initiall

Announced on August 5, 2026, Leapmotor Indonesia is offering GIIAS 2026 visitors the opportunity to test drive its newly introduced B10 and C10 models, accompanied by limited-time promotional offers during the July 30–August 9 exhibition.
Stellantis has officially introduced the Leapmotor electric vehicle brand to th

On August 10, the Boeing Company and Archer Aviation Inc. announced the companies have signed definitive agreements in which Archer will acquire Boeing's Wisk Aero, SkyGrid and Insitu subsidiaries. 
The deal will combine complementary capabilities developed over decades in autonomy, electric vertical takeoff and land

On August 10, Tofas announced that Opel will begin local production of the Combo at the Tofaş plant in Bursa, Turkiye, from the third quarter of 2026. The model will be sold as a “Made in Turkiye” vehicle.
Opel Combo features the brand's Vizor front design, a digital cockpit, advanced ADAS systems, and Intelli-Lux LE

On August 6, Stellantis' SRT performance division revealed a new powertrain concept called eBoost Air, demonstrated in a prototype 3.0-liter Hurricane inline-six high-output engine, which enables larger turbos to deliver strong low-end performance while minimizing turbo lag.
Positioned upstream of the exhaust-driven

On August 5, multiple sources reported that Stellantis has extended the production shutdown at its Cassino plant until August 31, 2026, with the body shop, paint shop, assembly line, and related departments remaining closed.
The plant, which builds the Alfa Romeo Giulia, Stelvio, and Maserati Grecale, has operated fo

On August 4, Stellantis Canada and the University of Windsor celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Automotive Research and Development Centre (ARDC) with the opening of the new North America Battery Technology Centre there.
The new 8,600-square-meter Battery Technology Centre serves as Stellantis’ North American hub

On August 4, Opel Egypt and its distributor, Mansour Automotive Group, launched the new Opel Frontera in Egypt, which is priced at EGP 1.19 million. It is the first Opel model in the country to offer seven seats.
Based on multiple sources, the SUV is powered by a 1.2-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine which gen

On July 30, Citroen Egypt and Qasrawi Group, the agent of Citroen, unveiled the new Citroen C3 Aircross SUV for the Egyptian market. It is available in a single variant, priced at EGP 1.08 million.
The SUV is powered by a 1.2-liter Puretech turbocharged gasoline engine, which generates output of 130 hp and 230 Nm of

Stellantis is recalling more than 1.5 million Ram 1500 pickup trucks worldwide due to a seat belt defect affecting certain 2019–2026 models. The recall involves second-row center or driver-side seat belt buckle anchors that may not have been properly secured to the vehicle body during production, potentially reducing

On July 30, 2026, Stellantis reported its Q2 financial results, highlighting year-over-year improvements across various financial metrics, primarily driven by the strength of its operations in North America.
Net revenues increased 13.1% year-over-year to EUR 43.5 billion, supported by improved performance in North Am

On July 27, the Government of Aragon announced the full approval of the Project of General Interest of Aragon (PIGA) for the TORO Project, developed by Contemporary Star Energy (CSE), the Stellantis-CATL JV. The approval clears the way for the battery gigafactory on a site adjacent to Stellantis' plant in Figueruelas

On July 28, Stellantis announced an agreement to sell its entire stake in the Free2move car-sharing business to Mutares SE & Co. KGaA, Germany. The deal is expected to close by the end of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions.
Free2move operates a 24/7 car-sharing service through its mo

On July 24, multiple sources reported that Stellantis has ended the solidarity contract at its Atessa plant, allowing all employees to return to full production after several challenging years.
The plant is now producing around 850 vehicles per day, marking a return to full capacity after years of slowdowns.
Based on

On July 26, multiple sources reported that Stellantis' Hordain plant, France is operating close to full capacity with three shifts, producing vans for several brands, including Iveco's electric light commercial vehicle, the eJolly. The factory currently has no spare capacity for possible production deals with Chinese

On July 27, multiple sources reported that Stellantis has brought forward the summer shutdown at its Mirafiori plant, stopping Fiat 500 Hybrid production for at least two weeks starting from July 27, 2026.
The early shutdown is linked to the holiday schedule and weaker-than-expected demand for the Fiat 500 Hybrid mod

On July 23, multiple sources reported that Stellantis' Cassino plant has announced another production shutdown at its Piedimonte San Germano facility, Italy.
The Body Shop and Paint Shop have been closed from July 23 to July 31, while the Assembly department will stop production from July 27 to July 31. The Hot Press

On July 22, multiple sources reported that Stellantis has extended the contracts of temporary workers at its Mirafiori plant, Italy until December 31, 2026, instead of the original end date of July 31, 2026.
The extension ensures job continuity and allows the plant to maintain its current production schedule through

On July 20, Stellantis announced that Fiat's upcoming entry-level model will be named the Argo X and will be produced at the Betim Automotive Hub in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Production is expected to start in 2026. The Argo X will coexist with the current subcompact hatchback Argo and is the first all-new vehicle to be

Mobileye announced that its Cloud-Enhanced Advanced Driver Assist (ADAS) technology will be integrated into select Stellantis vehicles beginning in 2027. The system uses Mobileye’s REM (Road Experience Management) technology, which collects anonymized, crowdsourced road data from millions of connected vehicles to imp