On May 22, Stellantis and Wayve announced a partnership under which Stellantis plans to integrate Wayve AI Driver, Wayve’s automated driving intelligence, into the STLA AutoDrive platform. The agreement builds on Stellantis’ recent strategic investment in Wayve and marks the next phase of collaboration between the co

On May 22, Citroen announced that it will introduce a new model into its product line-up, which will capture the spirit of the legendary 2CV.  It will contribute to the emergence of a new category of affordable small electric vehicles. The future vehicle will reflect the essential values that defined the 2 CV, includ

On May 21, CEO Antonio Filosa, along with members of Stellantis leadership unveiled FaSTLAne 2030, its EUR 60 billion, five-year strategic plan to accelerate growth and profit, on Investor Day at the company’s North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
BRAND STRATEGY: The company renewed its approach to ma

On May 21, Stellantis introduced STLA One, a modular vehicle architecture designed to support multiple powertrains with common interfaces to reduce complexity, speed development and target 20% cost efficiencies. 
Covering the B, C and D segments, STLA One is engineered to optimize efficiency for each propulsion type

On May 21, Stellantis and Qualcomm Technologies announced an expansion of their multi-year technology collaboration to power next-gen Stellantis vehicles.
The expanded collaboration integrates Snapdragon Digital Chassis system-on-chips (SoCs) with STLA Brain, Stellantis’ electronic and software platform, enhancing co

On May 21, Stellantis and Applied Intuition announced the expansion of their strategic technology partnership, based on their existing work on STLA SmartCockpit, to support development of the next generation of Stellantis’ STLA Brain intelligent vehicle platform.
“The expanded partnership positions Applied Intuition

On May 18, results of the 2026 North American Automotive OEM-Supplier Working Relations Index (WRI) study were released by Plante Moran, showing improvement for all six major North American OEMs for the first time in the survey’s 26-year history despite tariff pressures and EV cost challenges, with Ford, Toyota and S

On May 20, the FIOM-CGIL union reviewed the situation of Stellantis Italy, focusing on jobs, production, market share, and costs. 
Over the past 5 years, 12,265 jobs have been lost out of 30,046 employees. Voluntary departures were 3,700 redundancies in 2024, then 2,352 in 2025, and in early 2026, there were 1,048 vo

On May 20, Stellantis and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to explore opportunities to collaborate on product development in the U.S.
Under the terms of the non-binding MOU, Stellantis and JLR will explore collaboration opportunities to create synergies across product and

On May 20, Stellantis and Dongfeng Motor Group signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand their long-standing partnership. They plan to create a new joint venture in Europe to handle sales, production, and development of Dongfeng’s new energy vehicles (NEVs).
The new company is expected to be mo

On May 18, Stellantis North America announced it has selected ICL, in collaboration with Agillence, to support optimization of its finished vehicle logistics network across North America by enhancing its network planning capabilities through data-driven optimization and scenario analysis.
ICL, whose Rubicon team will

On May 11, Stellantis-backed Archer Aviation reported Q1 2026 financial results and discussed plans for 2026.
•    Revenue increased by USD 1.3 million from Q4 2025 to USD 1.6 million as the company expanded operations at the Hawthorne Airport in Los Angeles.
•    Operating expenses increased by USD 21.5 million from

On May 18, Symbio announced that it is expanding into new markets with continued support from its partners, Forvia and Michelin. A new strategy focuses on hydrogen mobility and power generation.
The company is scaling up its 75-kW hydrogen fuel cell for vehicles and stationary use. It is already used in buses in Fran

On May 18, multiple sources reported that Algeria and Stellantis are planning a second phase of discussions to grow their partnership. A new event, similar to the Turin meeting, will be held in Algiers on September 7, 2026, to attract Italian companies linked to the Tafraoui plant, Algeria.
The goal is to increase lo

On May 19, Stellantis announced a new small and affordable electric car project. The first models are expected to cost under EUR 15,000 and will be produced in 2028 at its Pomigliano d’Arco plant in Italy.
The “E” in E-Car stands for European, Emotion, Electric, and Environmental friendly. The project aims to support

According to multiple press releases dated May 13, BYD is in discussions with European automakers, including Stellantis, on the possibility of acquiring or taking over their plants in regions such as Italy, hoping to make use of the existing idle production capacity. BYD responded by confirming the situation.
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On May 18, Stellantis announced that DS Automobiles opened orders for the new DS N°7, replacing the DS 7 and introducing updated design, electrified powertrains, and advanced driver assistance technologies.
The range includes Hybrid and fully electric E-TENSE versions. The Hybrid delivers 145 hp, combining a 1.2-litr

On May 18, Stellantis announced plans for a strategic initiative with Accenture to advance the use of AI-enabled digital twin capabilities using NVIDIA technologies across its global manufacturing footprint. Initial deployments are planned for selected North American plants in 2026, providing a foundation to assess v

On May 18, Stellantis MEA unveiled Citroën Hola, a small panel van made for South Africa’s growing demand for compact work vehicles. It’s designed for small businesses and city use for daily deliveries.
It runs on a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder gasoline engine, which generates output of 60 kW and 115 Nm. The van is fuel-effi

On May 15, Stellantis and Leapmotor’s JV, Leapmotor International (LPMI), announced that it is expanding its logistics partnership with Grimaldi Group, Italy across Europe.
The program uses Grimaldi’s large car carrier ships, which are part of a new fleet of 17 vessels, each able to carry over 9,000 vehicles. To supp