Union announces Stellantis Italy vehicle output expected to hit 440,000 units in 2025 On July 15, the FIM-CISL union announced that it expects total vehicle production in 2025 to reach around 440,000 units, including about 250,000 passenger cars for Stellantis Italy. In the first half of 2025, 221,885 vehicles were built, i.e., down by 26.9% from the same period in 2024, showing all the Italian plants are in negative. Passenger car output dropped...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/18

tment. The tally of recalled vehicles includes 339,044 Bronco Sport and 355,227 Escape crossovers, according to the U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). The fuel injectors in the affected vehicles were manufactured by Dumarey Flowmotion Technologies S.R.L. in Fauglia, Italy. Ford says the remedy is currently under development. As an interim repair, dealers will update the engine control software, free of charge.  L...

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rease in the tonnage of vehicle carriers transiting through the Canal in the second half of 2025 compared to the first half of the same year. The BYD XI'AN, one of the world’s largest vehicle carriers, recently made its first passage through the Suez Canal. The ship is traveling from Singapore to Italy. It is carrying 7,000 vehicles out of its total capacity of 9,442. The Chairman and Managing Director of the Suez Canal Authority stated that th...

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Comau, Italy builds in-house dry room to develop cell manufacturing solutions On July 16, Comau announced that it has built a dry room laboratory at its Italian headquarters in Grugliasco to develop and test the cell manufacturing equipment the company has already developed. Comau has invested close to EUR 1 million in it.  It features three proto-test spots (two of which are at -40° dew point (DP) and one at -50 ° DP), as well as Comau’s Ra...

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t meets the upcoming Euro 7 standards. The system features brake discs made from low-wear cast iron and copper-free brake pads designed to work in synergy with the new discs. The new pads will be available on the market by the end of 2025. The project was validated by real-world testing in Bergamo (Italy) and Bratislava (Slovakia). Results showed that the service life of brake discs increased by over 50% compared to Original Equipment (OE) system...

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Pricol Limited, India signs technology licensing deal with Italy’s Domino for two-wheeler components On July 15, Pricol Limited signed of a technology license agreement with Domino S.r.l, Italy, on July 14, 2025. Under the agreement, Pricol is licensed to manufacture, distribute, and sell switches, throttles, and allied products for use as original equipment in two-wheelers, as per customer requirements. The agreement covers OEMs in the Indian ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/15

product portfolio aligned to the increasing demand for both internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicle (EV) models. Hero MotoCorp’s expansion will initially target Germany, France, Spain, and the United Kingdom. The company also highlighted its joint venture with Marelli Europe S.p.A., Italy—HMC MM Auto Limited, based in India. The JV focuses on the manufacturing, assembly, sale, and distribution of two-wheeler fuel injection syste...

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Stellantis postpones 2026 Dodge Hornet for U.S. market due to tariffs On July 14, Stellantis announced it is postponing production of the 2026 Dodge Hornet compact crossover to “assess the effects of U.S. tariff policies” . The Hornet, sibling of the Alfa Romeo Tonale, is also built at Giambattista Vico Assembly Plant in Naples, Italy, and is subject to a 25% tariff when shipped into the U.S. The Hornet debuted in 2023 in the compact utility ...

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Tau Group, Italy rebrands as Tretau On July 9, Tau Group announced its new brand name “Tretau” to unify operations and establish a stronger presence across global markets.  It will bring together teams, technologies, and stakeholders as well as unify all current and future locations under a single name. Alongside the name change, Tretau is unveiling a new logo and refreshed visual identity. Tretau is a global technology leader delivering nex...

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uno engine, which generates output of 630 hp and 720 Nm of torque. Its innovative Formula 1-inspired pre-chamber combustion system with twin spark plugs gives it great power and efficiency, with a power-to-weight ratio of 2.33kg/PS. Maserati Mcpura is built entirely at Maserati’s Modena plant, in Italy, alongside the Nettuno engine. Even its special Fuoriserie paint finishes are done in-house. It is offered in coupé and convertible (Cielo) ver...

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lug-in hybrid, and lower than the EX40 and EC40 models. This makes it the Volvo car with the lowest carbon footprint to date. The first customer-ready ES90 will be produced in summer 2025. The vehicle is currently available to order in several European countries, including Austria, Germany, France, Italy, and the UK, with other markets to be added later in 2025 and 2026. Based on Volvo Cars press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/10

DR Automobiles to invest EUR 50 million in Macchia d’Isernia, Italy plant, to hire 300 persons On July 7, the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Japan announced that at the Italy Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Italian company DR Automobiles announced a new EUR 50 million investment for the production site in Macchia d’Isernia (IS).  The industrial plan includes hiring 300 people, with the possibility of growing to 500. It will revive historic Ital...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/09

Stellantis production in Italy declines by 26.9% in H1 2025 On July 7, the Italian Metalworkers Federation (FIM-CISL) announced the production data of Stellantis Italy plants for the first half (H1) of 2025. Production data for the H1 2025 shows a further decline from the already weak H1 2024 levels. The total production in 2025 is expected to be around 440,000 units, including about 250,000 passenger cars. In H1 2025, Stellantis Italy produced 2...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/08

Easyrain, Italy announces new equity investment round On July 8, Easyrain announced the closure of an equity investment round. The round, led by Indaco Venture Partners SGR with participation from Progress Tech Transfer and Easyrain Invest, will support Easyrain’s technology roadmap, commercial expansion, and team growth.  With an ambitious roadmap progressing on track, it is now preparing a new major investment round, focused on international...

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MTA, Italy, to complete construction of new Brazilian headquarters by 2026 On July 4, MTA S.p.A. announced on social media that it will complete the construction of its new Brazilian headquarters by 2026. It will have a modern 10,000 square meter facility on a 30,000 square meter property, designed to ensure a more efficient and flexible production layout. This expansion will boost its plastic molding department and introduce two new strategic ar...

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Maserati announces world debut of three supercars at Goodwood Festival of Speed, UK On July 7, Maserati announced that it will unveil the world debut of a "new and authentic expression of energy" crafted in the Maserati way. The debut will take place at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, which will be held from July 10 to 13, 2025, completing a journey that began in Modena, Italy. The Maserati GranCabrio, Maserati GT2 Stradale, and Maserati MCX...

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Jameel Motors partners with Geely to launch NEVs in Italy On July 3, Jameel Motors announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Geely Auto, to bring Geely’s new energy passenger vehicles (NEVs) to the Italian market. Jameel Motors Italia will officially launch two of Geely Auto’s models in the final quarter of this year. The two models are the Geely EX5, a next-generation all-electric SUV, and a plug-in Super Hybrid SUV. Geely A...

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Italy and Malaysia discuss collaboration on microelectronics and rare earths On July 2, the Minister of Enterprise and Made in Italy met with the Malaysian Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry. They discussed opportunities for collaboration in the rare earth sector. They also shared their interest in strengthening cooperation in the field of applied research in semiconductor design, recalling the recent inauguration in Melaka of a plant of ...

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Stellantis Pro One begins production of Cargo Box BEV at Atessa plant, Italy On July 3, Stellantis announced that its Pro One models have started production of the all-new Cargo Box BEV at its Atessa plant, Italy, where its large vans are built. The Cargo Box BEV is the most capable electric van, offering up to 18.3 cubic meters of cargo space, with an interior length of 4,230 mm, width of 2,032 mm, and height of 2,150 mm. It is built on a Batter...

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) sales or cutting the production of petrol and diesel vehicles so as to improve the energy mix of its fleet in favour of electric. Italian union FIOM-CGIL confronts its long-standing concern and calls the idea of factory closures unacceptable. They blame both Stellantis for not having investing in Italy and the government for lacking a clear industrial plan for the auto sector. The union warns of declining production, falling market share, and g...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02