LEPAS to marks its European debut in Milan, Italy On April 2, the Chery brand LEPAS announced that it will organize a grand aesthetic gala in Milan to mark its European debut. It will unveil its signature Leopard Aesthetics design system, Elegant Technology, as well as showcase the Intelligent LEX platform powered by global innovation. Based on LEPAS press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

e plant will also produce electric intercity buses and the new Lion’s Coach E designed for tourism travel. The Krakow plant, Poland is preparing to start production of the electric eTGL light-duty truck soon, and another new electric truck will be introduced at the Transpotec trade show in Milan, Italy. In addition, the Nurnberg plant, Germany now produces both modern diesel engines and batteries for EVs. The Lion’s City E lineup includes com...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

KIRCHHOFF, Germany, signs MoU with Arvedi, Italy, for carbon neutral steel On March 27, KIRCHHOFF Automotive signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Arvedi in Cremona, Italy. The agreement sets the strategic direction for integrating Arvzero steel grades into the KIRCHHOFF Automotive product portfolio in the coming years, making an important contribution to reducing its Scope 3 emissions. Scope 3 emissions include indirect greenhouse gas ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

Stellantis Mirafiori plant, Italy to hire 100 workers to increase C514 transmission production On March 31, multiple sources reported that Stellantis Mirafiori plant, Italy, will hire around 100 new workers soon to increase the production of C514 transmissions. These transmissions are used in the Fiat Pandina and Fiat 500 Hybrid, which are produced at Pomigliano and Mirafiori plants. Currently, the Mirafiori plant produces about 700 gearboxes per...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

Stellantis Cassino plant, Italy to restart operation amid worker concerns over production On March 28, multiple sources reported that production at the Stellantis’ Cassino plant, Italy was expected to restart on April 7, 2026, but many workers and unions doubt that production will actually resume on that date, as they believe operations may restart around mid-April 2026. With the shutdown extended until April 3, 2026, the plant is facing anothe...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

bal energy models, the Geely E5 and Starray EM-i, across five European countries, including Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Their expansion into Europe is supported by Geely’s long-term investment in technology, with R&D and design centers in Germany, Sweden, the UK, and Italy, helping tailor products to local needs. Going forward, Geely plans to introduce more NEV models tailored for Europe and shift towards a full l...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/27

Stellantis Melfi plant, Italy halts first shift production over component shortage on March 24, 2026 On March 24, multiple sources reported that production in Stellantis Melfi plant, Italy, was halt for the morning shift on March 24, 2026, due to a shortage of components. The problem was linked to supply chain difficulties, which continue to show weaknesses when parts are delayed. The Plastics department can produce only 150 dashboards per shift,...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

rket knowledge, a strong network of contacts, and operational capabilities that would otherwise take years to build. The company plans to start its expansion in Southern Europe and gradually move northwards, growing step by step while establishing initial partnerships with distributors in Portugal, Italy, Andorra, and Gibraltar. Santana is entering Europe with its Santana 400 pick-up, targeting both private customers and fleet managers, and plans...

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units (38.4% share) and other vehicle (FCEVs, NGVs, LPG, E85/ethanol and other fuels) sales decreased 39.6% to 18,319 units (1.9% share) . In February, sales volume of the top five countries increased 2.9% year-on-year to 676,456 units (69.1% share). Germany sales were up 3.8% to 211,262 units and Italy sales were up 14.0% to 157,248 units. France, Spain and UK were down 14.7%, up 7.5%, and up 7.2% respectively. The sales volume of the top five ...

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Unions protest at Stellantis Cassino plant, Italy as production and jobs decline On March 20, FIM-CISL union protested at the Cassino plant, alongside other unions, local institutions, and residents, against the long-term decline of the area’s automotive industry. Workers and the community came together to protect jobs and demand a better future. They warned that Cassino’s situation could happen across Italy and Europe if action isn’t taken...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

7.5% from April 3, 2025. The policy was then subsequently softened, and rates were lowered to 10% for the first 100k vehicles imported from the UK from June 30, while a flat rate of 15% was enacted for the EU from August 1. One notable casualty of this action was the Dodge Hornet—a model built in Italy solely for US export—which ceased production after being rendered financially unviable. That said, the initial impact on US sales of EU-import...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

battery) reaches up to 740 km. It is made in Billy Berclau's ACC Gigafactory in France, while the motors come from eastern France. The AWD Long Range version offers up to 679 km. The standard FWD version with a 73.7 kWh battery delivers up to 543 km. The car is assembled in Stellantis Melfi site, Italy, based on STLA Medium platform. Fast charging allows the battery to go from 20% to 80% in about 27 minutes (31 minutes for the smaller battery)....

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

MIMIT, Italy, receives two non-binding offers Battipaglia site of Cooper Standard On March 17, the Ministry of Business and Made in Italy (MIMIT) announced that it has received two non-binding offers for the Battipaglia site of Cooper Standard. A window remains open for the submission of additional non-binding expressions of interest till April 15, 2026.  During the discussion at MIMIT, the focus was on supporting any necessary measures to maint...

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Flex-N-Gate supplies multiple components for Stellantis DS N°7 On March 17, Flex-N-Gate announced that it is supplying tailgate, spoiler, aerofins, and lit grill for the recently launched DS N°7. The car is produced at the Stellantis plant in Melfi, Italy. This program marks Flex-N-Gate’s second collaboration with the Stellantis plant in Melfi and involves several European sites within the Flex-N-Gate group, including FNG Audincourt, FNG Saba...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

em, and wireless smartphone connectivity. It has 17 intelligent driver assistance systems, enabling L2 autonomous driving through a network of cameras, radars, and ultrasonic sensors, including a 540-degree surround-view camera system. Changan is now present in 16 European markets, with launches in Italy, Spain, and Poland coming soon. The model is designed at the Changan Design Center Europe in Turin and calibrated at the Changan UK R&D Centre i...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/17

Stellantis plans redundancy process for 305 people in Atessa, Italy plant, labor union refuses to sign On March 13, multiple sources reported that Stellantis discussed a redundancy incentive program in Atessa plant, which will impact 305 workers. It was announced during a meeting between the company and unions. However, the Fiom Cgil (Italian General Confederation of Labour) did not sign the agreement on the so-called "separation". FIOM said that...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/16

Ferrari unveils Amalfi Spider with 640 hp twin-turbo V8 convertible On March 12, Ferrari unveiled the new Amalfi Spider, a 2+ seat convertible with a front-mid mounted twin-turbo V8 engine. Assembled at Maranello plant, Italy, the car uses the latest 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 (F154 family), which generates output of 640 hp. Ferrari Amalfi Spider is designed for open-air driving. Its soft top opens in 13.5 seconds at speeds up to 60 km/h. The compac...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

tracking into a more organized and coordinated vehicle recovery system. The service helps recover stolen vehicles quickly, reducing downtime and financial losses. It uses the vehicle’s standard connectivity along with AI-based detection and geofencing technologies, developed by Targa Telematics, Italy based AIoT solution provider for connected mobility. Virtual geographic zones can be set to monitor vehicle movement. If unusual activity is det...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

BYD officially joins IATF On March 11, BYD announced that it recently officially joined the IATF (International Automotive Task Force) to engage in the formulation of international standards with global automakers including VW Group and GM. Established in 1999, the IATF consists of the US’ AIAG, Italy’s ANFIA, France’s FIEV, the UK’s SMMT, Germany’s VDA, and several major automakers. For a long time, IATF members have mainly been Europe...

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Iveco Group launches ‘Beyond Lab’ Open Innovation Platform with I3P, Italy On March 10, Iveco Group launched Beyond Lab, a new open innovation platform created with I3P – Innovative Companies Incubator of Politecnico di Torino, Italy. The platform connects startups, innovators, and partners with Iveco to develop new technologies and turn ideas into practical solutions for the transport industry. With Beyond Lab, Iveco is strengthening its o...

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