On July 27, multiple sources reported that Stellantis has brought forward the summer shutdown at its Mirafiori plant, stopping Fiat 500 Hybrid production for at least two weeks starting from July 27, 2026.
The early shutdown is linked to the holiday schedule and weaker-than-expected demand for the Fiat 500 Hybrid mod

On July 20, Stellantis announced that Fiat's upcoming entry-level model will be named the Argo X and will be produced at the Betim Automotive Hub in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Production is expected to start in 2026. The Argo X will coexist with the current subcompact hatchback Argo and is the first all-new vehicle to be

On July 15, Stellantis MEA officially started production on its Smart Car platform at the Kenitra Industrial Complex in Morocco. The launch was attended by Morocco's Minister of Industry and Trade. The plant has begun producing the Fiat Grizzly and Grizzly Fastback offering multi-energy powertrain options.
The milest

On July 11, Stellantis announced that the all-new Fiat Grizzly and Grizzly Fastback will be offered with gasoline, mild hybrid, and fully electric powertrains, delivering up to 145 hp. Depending on the market, it will be available in manual and automatic transmissions.
Fiat Grizzly is 4.4 meters long and offers a spa

On July 9, multiple sources reported that Stellantis has announced another production shutdown at its Cassino plant, Italy, from July 13–17, 2026, affecting the assembly, body shop, and paint shop. The closure extends for a month with almost no production activity.
The plant was originally due to reopen on July 6, bu

On July 7, Stellantis announced it was now launching the Fiat Topolino and Topolino Dolcevita with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of USD 13,995 (not including destination fee), through select dealers across the U.S.
The Fiat Topolino and Topolino Dolcevita are lightweight low-speed electric vehicles d

On July 1, multiple sources reported that Tofaş has ended production of the Fiat Egea after nearly 11 years of manufacturing in Türkiye. The last Fiat Egea sedan model rolled off the assembly line on June 30, 2026.
The Fiat Egea, which entered production in 2015, was offered in sedan, hatchback, crossover, and statio

On June 30, Stellantis Middle East & Africa announced that its COO has presented its FaSTLAne 2030 strategy in a press conference, focusing on regional growth and stronger execution across its markets.
The company will expand its manufacturing and sales operations by using its plants in Morocco and Turkiye, which hav

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 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 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.
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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 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

On June 10, multiple sources reported that Stellantis plans to build all-new Fiat vehicles in Morocco and export them to Europe, Middle East, and Africa. 
The company will produce two new SUV models, the all-new Fiat Grizzly and Grizzly Fastback, starting production in late 2026 at its Kenitra plant, Morocco.
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On June 10, Stellantis South Africa showcased its first B2B micro-mobility vehicle, the FIAT TRIS, for South Africa and some Sub-Saharan African markets at the Transport Evolution Summit 2026 in Johannesburg.
FIAR TRIS is a fully electric three-wheeled pickup made for last-mile deliveries, built in Stellantis Kenitra

On June 3, Fiat revealed the first images of the all-new Grizzly and Grizzly Fastback, two models aimed at growing its global lineup in the C-segment SUV. Both are built on the same platform with options ranging from gasoline to fully electric.
The Grizzly is a spacious SUV, with a taller and more upright shape that

On May 29, Stellantis Brazil announced the launch of the Fiat Toro 2027, marking the introduction of the first mild-hybrid pickup produced in Brazil with a 48V MHEV system.
The 48V MHEV system combines the 1.3-liter Turbo 270 Flex engine, delivering 176 hp and 270 Nm, with an electric motor capable of providing up to

On June 1, Tofas announced that it will begin production of the sixth-generation FIAT Doblo at its Bursa plant in Turkiye in the third quarter of 2026.
The FIAT Doblo was first produced at Tofas's Bursa plant in 2000 and underwent several updates over the years. The production at the Bursa plant ended in 2023, after

On May 21, Stellantis shared its future model strategy for the European market at Investor Day 2026.
Fiat will focus on city mobility with small and practical vehicles. It plans to launch a three-wheeler, a larger version of the Topolino, a new Cinquecento, and its own affordable electric car. The core lineup will in