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

On August 11, Stellantis confirmed that its Saltillo Engine Plant in Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila, has been selected as the exclusive global production site for the new 6.2-liter HEMI V8 engine, which will power the Ram 1500 TRX full-size pickup truck.
The project marks the return to Coahuila the production of HEMI V8 engi

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 Tofas 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