through:     •  bringing even greater differentiation to brands and expand coverage with a C-segment offensive and introduction of the new E-Car, a new generation of stylish and affordable city-friendly electric vehicles to be made in Europe, starting with the company’s Pomigliano d’Arco, Italy plant     •  increasing capacity utilization through increased volume and plant repurposing and capacity sharingIn South America, the comp...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/22

FIOM raises alarm over job cuts, lower production and market share decline for Stellantis Italy On May 20, the FIOM-CGIL union reviewed the situation of Stellantis Italy, focusing on jobs, production, market share, and costs.  Over the past 5 years, 12,265 jobs have been lost out of 30,046 employees. Voluntary departures were 3,700 redundancies in 2024, then 2,352 in 2025, and in early 2026, there were 1,048 voluntary exit requests. Around 56% o...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/21

Sigit, Italy, acquires high-end alloy wheels company Speedline On May 19, the Ministry of Business and Made in Italy announced that Sigit has won the international tender for Speedline, a company specializing in the production of high-end alloy wheels. Speedline has been in extraordinary administration for about a year. Sigit will now move into talks with unions to ensure a smooth workforce transition and maintain production and jobs at the site....

News  Updated at: 2026/05/21

Yutong Bus, China, presents premium battery electric models at Next Mobility Exhibition in Italy On May 15, Yutong Bus announced that it had unveiled four premium battery electric models at the Next Mobility Exhibition (NME) held between May 13 and 16, 2026. Yutong showcased customized mobility solutions for the Italian market, with a product lineup covering full-scenario applications across intercity transport, urban trunk routes, and microcircu...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/20

Stellantis unveils small and affordable E-Car project, production set for 2028 in Pomigliano, Italy On May 19, Stellantis announced a new small and affordable electric car project. The first models are expected to cost under EUR 15,000 and will be produced in 2028 at its Pomigliano d’Arco plant in Italy. The “E” in E-Car stands for European, Emotion, Electric, and Environmental friendly. The project aims to support jobs in Europe and encour...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/19

BYD to acquire idle plants of European automakers including Stellantis According to multiple press releases dated May 13, BYD is in discussions with European automakers, including Stellantis, on the possibility of acquiring or taking over their plants in regions such as Italy, hoping to make use of the existing idle production capacity. BYD responded by confirming the situation. Moreover, BYD plans to launch a series of vehicle models developed f...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/19

BMW unveils Vision BMW ALPINA concept at Villa d’Este 2026, Italy On May 15, BMW revealed the Vision BMW ALPINA at the 2026 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, Italy. It’s a concept car powered by V8 engine, tuned to deliver the classic Alpina sound. Exterior, it is 5.2 meters long, and the sloping coupé roof suggests both speed and enough space for four adults to travel comfortably. The front has a bold but clean look, and the signature ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/18

CMD, Italy, announces acquisition proposal from EDGE Group, UAE On May 14, Costruzioni Motori Diesel S.p.A. (CMD) announced that it has received an acquisition proposal from EDGE Group, a company founded in 2019 and based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The proposal provides for the acquisition of a controlling interest. CMD also signed the preliminary settlement agreement. The agreement will increase capital investment in CMD, give access to ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/15

Stellantis-Leapmotor JV expands EV logistics partnership with Grimaldi Group, Italy across Europe On May 15, Stellantis and Leapmotor’s JV, Leapmotor International (LPMI), announced that it is expanding its logistics partnership with Grimaldi Group, Italy across Europe. The program uses Grimaldi’s large car carrier ships, which are part of a new fleet of 17 vessels, each able to carry over 9,000 vehicles. To support global climate goals, thes...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/15

Solaris unveils Urbino 10.5 electric midibus at Next Mobility Milano 2026, Italy On May 13, Solaris Bus announced that it is showcasing its new battery-electric midibus, the Solaris Urbino 10.5 electric, at Next Mobility Milano 2026, Italy, from May 13–16, 2026. The bus has a 240 kW electric motor and high-energy density batteries with a capacity of up to 400 kWh, allowing it to run all day without charging. It supports both plug-in and pantogr...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/14

MAN Truck & Bus unveils 16-tonne eTGM electric truck at Transpotec Logitec 2026, Italy On May 13, MAN Truck & Bus unveiled the new MAN eTGM, a 16-tonne electric truck, at Transpotec Logitec 2026 in Milan, Italy. It fills the gap between the smaller eTGL and the heavy-duty eTGX/ eTGS models, completing MAN’s electric truck range from 12 to 50 tonnes. The truck uses shared electric technology from the eTGX and eTGS models. It is powered by the MA...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/14

st count, it is delivering. In 2025, a fifth of all vehicles sold in Europe were electric, while 2026 is forecast to end closer to a quarter. March provided the clearest signal yet as Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) outsold Internal Combustion Engines (ICEs) in Germany for the first time, while in Italy, a traditionally ICE-heavy market, BEV sales grew by 66% in Q1 to reach an 18% market share. The picture across Europe’s five largest markets ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/13

Stellantis Melfi plant sees 425 voluntary exits as production concerns grow On May 9, multiple sources reported that, fewer than halfway through the year, about 425 workers have chosen voluntary redundancy at the Stellantis plant in Melfi, Italy. The unions raised concerns during worker meetings and are hoping production will improve with new models like the Jeep Compass, DS 7, and Lancia Gamma. However, they are still worried because current pr...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/11

Denso group company’s network in Italy and Morocco illegally accessed Denso Corporation (Denso) announced that its group company facilities network in Italy and Morocco were illegally accessed by a third party. While some external stakeholders’ information and internal information may have leaked, Denso stated that it has not detected a significant impact on production or product supply at this time. An abnormality in the network was detected...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/08

Stellantis Cassino plant halts production for 2 days from May 4, amid ongoing struggles On May 4, multiple sources reported that Stellantis Cassino plant, Italy has shut down its body shop, paint shop, and assembly lines on May 4–5, 2026, highlighting ongoing difficulties at the key industrial site. There was also an early shutdown on April 30, 2026, for the body and paint shops. Workers at the plant and in related sectors are facing falling wa...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/04

he sale of its battery recycling and specialty lead operations in Germany and Austria to Clarios. The transaction encompasses Ecobat's facilities in Freiberg and Braubach, Germany, as well as the Arnoldstein operation in Austria. This sale, together with previously completed divestitures in France, Italy, and the United Kingdom, marks Ecobat's exit from the European lead market.  Based on Ecobat press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/04

5,000 vehicles reflected an 11% increase from Q1 2025    •  North America: Sales increased 6% versus Q1 2025, with growth of 4% in the U.S., 15% in Canada and 19% in Mexico.   •  Enlarged Europe: Sales increased 5% and, including Leapmotor, increased 8% versus Q1 2025, driven primarily by Italy, Germany and Spain.   •  South America: Sales increased 1% and, including Leapmotor, increased 2% versus Q1 2025.   •  Middle East & A...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/02

ides autonomous vehicles with perception capabilities, including 3D Positioning, 3D Mapping, Spatial Deep Learning. Its 3DAI AI-powered system digitizes city and roadside infrastructure using data from sensors, such as on-board cameras. In 2025, Pirelli launched a road monitoring project in Puglia, Italy, using Cyber Tyre system and Univrses’ technology. (From a press release dated April 29, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/30

Stellantis Cassino plant, Italy extends two days shutdown amid production challenges On April 27, multiple sources reported that Stellantis Italy has kept its assembly department closed for about a month at its Cassino plant, showing ongoing production issues. The company has extended another product shutdown for April 27–28, 2026, and from April 30, layoffs will begin for supply chain workers, including those from Logitech, Teknoservice, and T...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/28

scuss the latest developments in propulsion technologies across the spectrum of vehicle types, such as cars and commercial vehicles, as well as other modes of transportation. Around 100 speakers and 1,000 guests from more than 20 major ‘automotive nations’ such as China, Germany, France, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, and the USA participated in it. Nearly 50% of the presentations are coming from manufacturers and OEMs. Ms.  Ruiping Wang, Senio...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/24