On June 23, Stellantis announced that Jeep has opened orders for two new Compass versions i.e., Compass 4xe and Compass Long-Range BEVs. The model is designed in Turin and built at Melfi plant, Italy.
Jeep Compass 4xe BEV is the top version, which generates output of 375 hp and all-wheel drive using two electric moto

On June 23, UGL Basilicata union announced that the current Solidarity Contract in the Melfi plant, which was ending on June 27, has been extended by 30 days under the same conditions, now running until July 27, 2026. This was announced in a meeting that was held between Stellantis management and unions at the Melfi

The 2026 Jeep Recon EV has now gone on sale, with its website showing prices starting at USD 66,995 for the range-topping Moab edition, the only trim currently available. After Stellantis announced a major “reset” of its electrification plans earlier in 2026, many were worried that the Jeep Recon would disappear, sim

On June 22, Canada's Federal Industry Minister, Mélanie Joly, said in a press conference after a week-long trip overseas, that she met with executives from BYD Co., Chery Automobile Co., Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., and Shanghai Launch Automotive Technical Co., and noted that those companies are "willing to expl

On June 23, Leapmotor International announced the opening of a new battery workshop in Mallen, near Zaragoza, Spain. The facility will assemble battery modules and support electric vehicle production.
The Mallen plant covers around 34,000 square meters, including 19,000 square meters of production space. The facility

On June 22, Citroen announced that it will start manufacturing the Berlingo light commercial vehicle at the Tofas Bursa plant in Turkiye. The production is scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2026.
The Berlingo will be produced locally under the "Made in Turkiye" label. The decision follows the start of local

On June 15, it was reported that Stellantis will hire 1,500 employees in Brazil to support the production of two new vehicles scheduled to reach the market later in 2026.
The recruitment plan includes approximately 1,200 positions at the Betim Automotive Hub, 200 at the Itauna facility in Minas Gerais, and 100 at the

On June 19, multiple sources reported that the Stellantis Mirafiori plant, Italy has been shut down since June 15, 2026. The plant was already set to close from June 24–29, 2026, for a holiday, but the shutdown has started earlier due to a shortage of components.
The issue had already stopped production of the Fiat 5

On June 19, Tofaş announced that its annual vehicle production capacity at its Bursa manufacturing facility has increased by 50,000 units to 500,000 units.
The increase follows productivity improvements, new technology implementation, and optimization activities, particularly in the paint shop. The company has also

On June 18, it was reported that FIAT and Grupo Garden broke ground on a new corporate headquarters in Asunción, Paraguay, in a project that will involve an investment of approximately USD 30 million.
The facility will be located at the intersection of República Argentina and Guido Boggiani avenues and is intended to

On June 17, Stellantis CEO announced that it is exploring new manufacturing partnerships in Italy to increase production at underused plants. These may include projects linked to Maserati and future low-cost EVs.
Stellantis is reviewing two possible partners for Maserati projects to bring in technology and developmen

On June 18, Stellantis revealed updated versions of three Maserati models i.e., Grecale, GranTurismo, and GranCabrio, with new design style. All models are developed and built at Maserati’s Modena plant and Cassino plant, Italy.
Maserati GranTurismo and GranCabrio feature 3.0L V6 Nettuno engine, which generates outpu

On June 18, Stellantis Pro One unveiled a new Smart Compact Van designed for professional customers, expanding its compact commercial vehicle lineup, which currently leads the European market with a 48.2% share.
The new model will be marketed as the Citroën Berlingo Van FIRST, Fiat Professional Doblò EasyPRO, Opel Co

On June 18, Stellantis Portugal announced that its Mangualde factory will produce the new Smart Compact Van (SCV), a complementary version of compact vans under Stellantis Pro One. The van will be sold under four names: Citroen Berlingo FIRST, Fiat Doblo EASYPRO, Opel Combo START, and Peugeot Partner ACTIVE.
It is de

On June 18, Stellantis introduced new Smart Compact Van models i.e., Citroen Berlingo Van First, Fiat Professional Doblò EasyPRO, Opel Combo Start, and Peugeot Partner Active for professional users, expanding its compact van range under Stellantis Pro One.
The new Smart Compact Van (SCV) models will be produced in St

On June 17, Stellantis France announced that it has joined the “I choose French Tech” program, led by the French Tech Mission under the Ministry of Economy, Finance, and Industrial and Digital Sovereignt.
It highlights Stellantis’ focus on innovation and its goal to work closely with the government, large companies,

On June 16, Opel announced the introduction of a new monocoat paint process for the Grandland at Stellantis’ Eisenach plant in Germany.
Aimed at reducing the environmental impact of vehicle production, the new process combines the base coat and clear coat applications into a single operation to pain the Grandland’s c

On June 16, Leapmotor officially entered the Argentine market and announced the pre-sale of the new B10 REEV, a C-segment SUV that becomes the brand’s first model available in the country.
The vehicle is positioned as a range-extended electric vehicle (REEV) and offers a driving range of more than 900 km when the bat

On June 17, Stellantis partnered with Wayve and Uber to develop and deploy Level 4 (fully driverless) robotaxis worldwide. The collaboration combines Stellantis’ L4-ready vehicle platforms, Wayve’s AI driving software, and Uber’s global ride network.
The collaboration builds on existing partnerships, including Stella

On June 15, the FIOM-CGIL and FIM-CISL unions announced that Stellantis shared its plans in a meeting which was held in Rome with Stellantis’ Head of Europe before the CEO’s appearance in Parliament on June 17.
Stellantis confirmed that production in Italy will increase, no factories will close, and output will not b