On January 8, news broke that Stellantis is cancelling its plug-in hybrid versions of the Jeep Wrangler 4xe, Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe, and Chrysler's Pacifica PHEV for the 2026 model year. The Jeep PHEV models had not been seen on the company’s website for a few days already.
The company offered an explanation with a

On January 9, Stellantis unveiled the new generation of Peugeot 408, a C-segment model built in the Mulhouse plant, France. The electric version, E-408, is fully made in France, with the motor produced in Trémery and the transmission in Valenciennes.
The fully electric Peugeot E-408 generates output of 213 hp and 343

On January 9, Leapmotor showcased its latest technology and its plans for global growth at the 2026 Brussels Auto Show.
Leapmotor introduced the B03X in Europe for the first time. The compact model marks a new step for Leapmotor, built on a new global platform designed to meet international standards. It focuses on p

On January 9, Fiat introduced the new QUBO L, a practical vehicle designed for everyday use. It is available as a 5-seater or a 7-seater and in three trims i.e., POP, ICON, and LA PRIMA.
The vehicle offers multiple engine choices, including diesel (with 100 hp and 130 hp), gasoline (with 110 hp), and electric options

On January 6, it was reported that Ram confirmed the return of the 1500 SRT TRX to the Mexican market, reintroducing its high-performance pickup with updated technology and features under the SRT Performance sub-brand.
The 2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX is powered by a supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 HEMI engine delivering 777 hp

On January 7, Citroën Argentina announced the start of an exclusive pre-sale for the new Citroën C4.
The vehicle is offered in the Max and Plus versions, both equipped with hybrid powertrains. It brings a renewed design concept that blends crossover styling with SUV-inspired robustness and an elevated driving positio

On January 7, the Italian Metalworkers Federation (FIM-CISL) announced the production data of Stellantis Italy plants for 2025. Stellantis Italy produced 379,706 units i.e., down by 20.1% YoY from 475,090 units in 2024.
Car production fell sharply by 24.5% to 213,706 units, while commercial vehicles declined by 13.5%

On January 6, Peugeot announced its participation in the Brussels Motor Show, taking place from January 9 to 18, 2026, where the brand will showcase Peugeot’s multi-energy strategy, including fully electric and hybrid models, alongside solutions for professionals presented under the ProOne banner.
At the event, Peuge

On January 5, Stellantis’ FCA US LLC unit reported sales of 332,321 vehicles in Q4, the second consecutive quarter of sales increases in 2025 in the U.S.
Total Q4 U.S. sales increased 3.6% versus the same period in 2024. For the full 2025 calendar year, the company reported sales of 1,260,344 vehicles, a decrease of

On January 1, Ram officially confirmed the return of the 2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX following a brief hiatus, enabling the TRX to reclaim its title as the fastest and most powerful production ICE-powered half-ton pickup. The 2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX arrives in the second half of 2026, starting at USD 99,995 (excluding desti

On December 30, multiple sources reported that Stellantis has extended the production shutdown of the Cassino plant till January 16, 2026. It was planned to open on January 2, 2026, after a shutdown from mid of December 2025. The extended production shutdown is influenced by low demand for Alfa Romeo Giulia, Stelvio,

On December 29, Tofaş Türk Otomobil Fabrikası A.Ş. announced that manufacturing activities at its Bursa plant will be suspended from January 2, 2026, to January 11, 2026, due to year-end inventory counting and scheduled maintenance. The production at the plant will resume on January 12, 2026.
Based on Tofaş stock exc

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 18, Tim Kuniskis, Stellantis's head of brands in North America, spoke to media members at an event in Detroit where he confirmed that Ram will be reviving the Dakota nameplate for its new midsize pickup for the U.S. market.
Ram has not revealed too many details about the midsize Dakota yet, other than pr

On December 18, aiMotive announced that it will introduce a next-generation High-Performing Computing (HPC) Lite platform at CES 2026 in collaboration with LG. It integrates LG’s In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) system and ADAS in a single controller. 
aiMotive and LG have been working together on the new HPC platform s

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

On December 18, Stellantis announced that it will participate in 102nd Brussels Motor Show with 11 brands, including Alfa Romeo, Citroen, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep, Opel, Peugeot, Maserati, and Stellantis Pro One for commercial vehicles. The group will display 62 vehicles, covering a wide range of mobility needs, fr

On December 17, Stellantis announced its partnership with SPH3, France, to showcase Citroën Berlingo at its Vigo plant as part of the HVO Aurora Trial. The project is touring Europe using a Citroën Berlingo and a Fiat Ducato to highlight the benefits of HVO, a renewable fuel made from used cooking oil and animal fats

On December 10, Nokia signed a royalty bearing patent license agreement with Stellantis covering the use of its Wireless LAN technologies in Stellantis’ vehicles. This follows a recent agreement with Mercedes-Benz, also covering the use of WLAN technologies in their vehicles.
Nokia’s substantial portfolio of patents