On July 18, multiple sources reported that Stellantis will end internal combustion engine production at its Douvrin plant, France, on October 30, 2026, marking the end of engine manufacturing at the site.
The decision was confirmed during the works council meeting on July 16, 2026. The plant, now part of the Valencie

On February 16, CEO of Automotive Cells Company (ACC) officially announced the decision to cancel its planned battery factories in Kaiserslautern, Germany and Termoli, Italy.
Although the EV market is still growing, it is expanding more slowly than expected. European carmakers, including Stellantis and Mercedes-Benz,

On February 9, FIOM-CGIL, FIM-CISL, and FISMIC unions announced that Stellantis confirmed it will continue operating the Termoli plant, Italy, through mechanical production, upgrading the GSE to Euro 7 standards and allocating new transmissions for eDCT hybrid engines, and discussed smart working plans.
On smart work

On February 7, FIOM-CGIL, FIM-CISL, and FISMIC unions officially announced that Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz, and TotalEnergies JV Automotive Cells Company (ACC) have dropped plans to build battery gigafactories in Italy and Germany.
The unions had warned for a long time that the gigafactory project in Termoli was faili

On May 21, ACC announced that the construction of the second unit at the Billy-Berclau Gigafactory (BBD2) in France is moving quickly. The first two mixing rooms are still being set up, while in the coating area, a walkway has been added to support large pipes for the NMP evaporation system, located next to the catho

On March 6, the Minister of Enterprise and Made in Italy (MIMIT) met with the President of the Molise Region to discuss the future of the Stellantis plant in Termoli and the outlook for the automotive sector in Molise. The Stellantis plant's role within the Italian Plan was addressed, particularly the recent announce

On December 17, Stellantis unveiled its new industrial plan for Italy during a roundtable at the Ministry of Business and Made in Italy (MIMIT), attended by government officials, Stellantis representatives, regional authorities, ANFIA, and trade unions.
Stellantis emphasized the country's importance to its operations

On December 12, Stellantis unveiled the DS N°8, the first fully electric vehicle from DS Automobiles. Inspired by the DS AERO SPORT LOUNGE concept, it showcases sleek, aerodynamic design focused on efficiency and long-range performance. With a class-leading drag coefficient (Cx) of 0.24 and SCx of 0.64, it offers a r

On October 22, ACC showcased its first batteries made in France at the Paris Motor Show 2024. These batteries will be available in the Opel Grandland by the end of 2024 and in the Peugeot e-3008 and e-5008 by 2025. The long-range versions of the new Peugeot models will feature ACC's HR batteries.
Based on ACC press r

On September 17, the Ministry of Business and Made in Italy (MIMIT) announced that it plans to reallocate funds for Termoli gigafactory to other investments aligned with energy transition projects but remains open to providing further support once ACC presents a revised industrial plan. The announcement was made duri

On August 22, multiple sources reported that Adolfo Urso, the Minister for Enterprise and Made in Italy, criticized Stellantis over its actions on Automotive Cells Company's gigafactory in Termoli.
Despite government support, Stellantis delay the development of this project. He further stated that the Ministry will a

On July 16, the Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy (MIMIT) announced that the Italy Government and the Molise Region are committed to converting the former Fiat plant in Termoli into a Gigafactory by Automotive Cells Company (ACC) for EV batteries. The Minister of Enterprise and Made in Italy met with the Molis

On July 9, FIOM-CGIL and FIM-CISL unions announced the highlights regarding the situation in the Termoli plant as it is the contradictions of a poorly planned transition by European policy and there is a lack of clarity from ACC and Stellantis. The indefinite delay of ACC's battery factory project has threatened Term

On June 13, Yann Vincent, CEO of Automotive Cells Company (ACC), announced the company's future direction by emphasizing the expansion of its technology to develop more affordable electric mobility solutions in Europe. Prototypes for new batteries are being developed at ACC's R&D center in Bruges, near Bordeaux. The

On June 11, FIM-CISL and FIOM-CGIL unions announced that during the meeting discussion with ACC and the MIMIT, the Termoli gigafactory project is not delayed but suspended until at least the end of the year. For trade unions it is unacceptable and demand action from the Government and Molise Region to seek clarity fr

On June 5, FIM-CISL Belluno Treviso union and multiple sources reported that Automotive Cells Company (ACC) will review construction on its battery cell plants in Kaiserslautern, Germany, and Termoli, Italy. The shift is due to a move towards producing low-cost batteries amidst decreasing demand for EVs. The joint ve

On April 19, FIOM-CGIL announced that Ministry of Business and Made in Italy (MIMIT) and ACC presented the first draft protocol for worker placement. It focuses on the priority transfer of Stellantis workers to ACC. However, the current protocol lacks sufficient guarantees and conditions.
Stellantis Termoli workers a

On April 3, Automotive Cells Company (ACC) announced that at the Gigafactory ACC in Billy-Berclau (France), Block 1 was erected in ten months and saw the commencement of Block 2 construction before its completion. The empty platform prepared in summer 2023 is now a hive of activity, with Block 2 rising rapidly alongs

On March 28, Automotive Cells Company (ACC) announced that it has renewed its partnership with Equans France to double the production capacity in ACC's battery plant in Billy-Berclau/ Douvrin by 2026. The plant's first block was launched in May 2023 which produced a capacity of 13 GWh. Equans France leads the consort

On March 20, Stellantis unveiled the new Peugeot E-5008 electric SUV, the only seven-passenger model in its segment to offer 100% electric mobility. The vehicle dimensions are (LWH) 4.79 m x 1.89 m x 1.69 m along with 2.90 m wheelbase and offer ample storage under row 3 seats (around 80 litres). Its high-performance