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

On December 16, Silver Star Auto Ltd. (SSAL), the authorised distributor of Peugeot vehicles in Ghana, launched the locally assembled premium Peugeot 3008 SUV and the Peugeot Landtrek Pick-up.
The Peugeot 3008, equipped with a 1.6 Turbo engine, delivers bold styling, advanced safety features, and impressive performan

On December 15, multiple sources reported that the Stellantis Cassino plant will shut down again starting December 16, 2025, and it may remain closed until the end of January 2026. The support concerns already raised by unions after the December 12, 2025, strike.
The plant faced a serious crisis, with 40 additional d

On December 15, Stellantis announced it has surpassed 1,000 new hires at its Windsor Assembly Plant, a significant step toward the creation of 1,500 total jobs for the third shift launching at the plant in early 2026 to meet anticipated demand for new SIXPACK-powered Dodge Charger Scat Pack, Charger Daytona and Chry

On December 12, multiple sources reported that Stellantis Vigo management and SIT and UGT unions have agreed to extend the temporary layoff scheme (ERTE) for 2026. As in 2025, employees may face up to 75 days of work suspension.
The company confirmed that all conditions from the 2025 ERTE remain unchanged, including

On December 4, while speaking during a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs 17th Annual Industrials & Autos Week, Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa indicated that Ram will play a major role in the company’s turnaround effort, due to the brand's profit margins, brand equity and global footprint, as well as high-profile pro

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Goodyear) has developed the Eagle Xplore, a bespoke concept tire, for the Citroen ELO concept car.
The Eagle Xplore tire features an orange sidewall pigment, that matches the vehicle’s signature color. It also integrates Goodyear’s SightLine, an advanced suite of tire intelligence

Announced on December 10, 2025, Stellantis Malaysia launched the all-new Leapmotor B10, a C-segment electric SUV.
Built on the LEAP3.5 architecture with CTC 2.0+ integration, the B10 measures (LWH) 4,515x 1,885x 1,655 mm with a 2,735-mm wheelbase. It offers a lower center of gravity, 50:50 weight distribution, and a

On December 10, Stellantis announced that the Opel Astra and Astra Sports Tourer will make their debut at the Brussels Motor Show from January 9 to 18, 2026.
The electric version gets a major upgrade i.e., a new 58 kWh battery, which provides a range up to 454 km (34 km more than the previous version), and introduces

On December 9, multiple sources reported that Ikam Auto Industrie has signed a partnership agreement with Stellantis Algeria to supply brake pads to the after-sales network. The partnership also includes the possible supply of these parts to the Stellantis plant in Tafraoui. 
Based on multiple sources 

On December 8, Stellantis Brazil announced major production and investment plans for 2026 across its South American operations.
The company confirmed that its Goiana Automotive Hub in Pernambuco will manufacture four new models equipped with locally developed Bio-Hybrid technology, following the earlier announcement

On December 9, Citroen unveiled the ELO concept car as a vision of its future approach to mobility, following the Oli concept introduced in 2022.
ELO is presented as a fully electric, compact MPV-inspired vehicle designed around a dedicated EV architecture with the motor mounted on the rear axle, allowing a compact e

On December 9, Stellantis announced its partnership with Bolt, Estonia based mobility platform, to explore the development and rollout of Level 4 (fully driverless) autonomous vehicles for commercial use across Europe. The partnership will combine Stellantis’ AV-ready vehicle platforms, including the eK0 medium van a

On December 7, it was reported that Stellantis will redefine its industrial footprint in Mexico in 2026 with major new production projects in Saltillo and Toluca.
In Saltillo, the company has started producing the RAM 1500 full-size pickup. Meanwhile, the Toluca plant will manufacture the sixth-generation hybrid Jeep

On December 6, Citroen’s CEO launched the all-new C5 Aircross in Istanbul, Turkiye alongside TOFAS management and local media. Citroen is one of the brands that produces vehicles at the Tofas plant in Bursa, Turkiye.
The new C5 Aircross is a major part of Citroen’s plans for 2026. With its focus on comfort, technolog

On December 2, it was reported that Stellantis halted production at its El Palomar plant in Argentina.
The plant, that manufactures Peugeot and Citroën models, will halt production for more than a month until January 5. This is a significantly longer break than in previous years.
According to local reports, the compa