Ram's new midsize pickup for U.S. to be named Dakota On December 18, Tim Kuniskis, Stellantis's head of brands in North America, spoke to media members at an event in Detroit where he confirmed that Ram will be reviving the Dakota nameplate for its new midsize pickup for the U.S. market. Ram has not revealed too many details about the midsize Dakota yet, other than production is moving to Toledo Assembly Complex from previously-planned Belvidere...

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to accelerate the development, standardization, and industrialization of secure and scalable chiplet technology for software-defined vehicles (SDVs). Chiplet technology delivers a modular alternative to traditional monolithic SoCs. The project unites 18 members, including BMW Group, Renault/Ampere, Stellantis, Valeo, Arteris, Axelera AI, Infineon, Menta, NXP, Tenstorrent, Siemens, TTTech Auto, CEA, CHIPS-IT, imec, and Fraunhofer. It is supported ...

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result in a pro forma equity value of approximately USD 1.5 billion. Factorial’s high-power, lightweight, solid-state batteries have demonstrated real-world performance, including over 1,200 km (745 miles) of driving range on a single charge with 106 Ah cells in a Mercedes-Benz EQS test vehicle. Stellantis-lab testing verified 77Ah cells demonstrating high energy density, fast charging, and robust performance across temperature extremes. Beyon...

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Stellantis to showcase 62 vehicles from 11 brands at Brussels Motor Show 2026, Belgium On December 18, Stellantis announced that it will participate in 102nd Brussels Motor Show with 11 brands, including Alfa Romeo, Citroen, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep, Opel, Peugeot, Maserati, and Stellantis Pro One for commercial vehicles. The group will display 62 vehicles, covering a wide range of mobility needs, from city transport to commercial and goods mov...

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Stellantis’ Atessa plant, Italy to increase van output and extends solidarity contracts till July 2026 On December 17, multiple sources reported that Stellantis’ Atessa plant, Italy will gradually increase production starting in February 2026, raising output from 640 to 820 vans per day. At the same time, solidarity contracts have been extended until July 31, 2026. As part of the new plan, part of the third shift will return, allowing around ...

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Stellantis partners SPH3, France to showcase Citroën Berlingo in HVO Aurora Trial On December 17, Stellantis announced its partnership with SPH3, France, to showcase Citroën Berlingo at its Vigo plant as part of the HVO Aurora Trial. The project is touring Europe using a Citroën Berlingo and a Fiat Ducato to highlight the benefits of HVO, a renewable fuel made from used cooking oil and animal fats. The HVO Aurora Program tracks HVO usage and e...

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Nokia, Finland, signs Wi-Fi patent license agreements with Stellantis and Mercedes-Benz On December 10, Nokia signed a royalty bearing patent license agreement with Stellantis covering the use of its Wireless LAN technologies in Stellantis’ vehicles. This follows a recent agreement with Mercedes-Benz, also covering the use of WLAN technologies in their vehicles. Nokia’s substantial portfolio of patents essential to the IEEE 802.11 WLAN standa...

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uipped with a 1.6 Turbo engine, delivers bold styling, advanced safety features, and impressive performance tailored for Ghanaian driving conditions. The Peugeot Landtrek Pick-up brings power, versatility, and durability to both business and recreational use. Based on social media updates of CEO of Stellantis Middle East and Africa/ multiple sources ...

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Stellantis Cassino plant faces extended shutdown from December 16, 2025 till January 2026 On December 15, multiple sources reported that the Stellantis Cassino plant will shut down again starting December 16, 2025, and it may remain closed until the end of January 2026. The support concerns already raised by unions after the December 12, 2025, strike. The plant faced a serious crisis, with 40 additional days of production stoppage expected betwee...

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Stellantis expands Canadian workforce at Windsor Assembly Plant On December 15, Stellantis announced it has surpassed 1,000 new hires at its Windsor Assembly Plant, a significant step toward the creation of 1,500 total jobs for the third shift launching at the plant in early 2026 to meet anticipated demand for new SIXPACK-powered Dodge Charger Scat Pack, Charger Daytona and Chrysler minivan family. The hiring milestone builds on 600 new engineer...

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Stellantis Vigo extends temporary layoff scheme to 2026 On December 12, multiple sources reported that Stellantis Vigo management and SIT and UGT unions have agreed to extend the temporary layoff scheme (ERTE) for 2026. As in 2025, employees may face up to 75 days of work suspension. The company confirmed that all conditions from the 2025 ERTE remain unchanged, including the maximum suspension days, the number of affected workers, and financial p...

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ium wheel capabilities, with the company aiming to use this support to expand its business, including with Japanese OEMs in India. Wheels India, which entered the alloy wheel business in FY 2021 with a plant at Thervoy Kandigai near Chennai, has begun supplies to Indian OEMs such as Tata Motors and Stellantis and has received new aluminium wheel orders from Hyundai and Volkswagen, with supplies expected to start next year. The firm is increasing ...

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Automaker group warns Congress that China poses threat to U.S. auto industry On December 11, the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, which represents General Motors, Ford, Toyota Motor, Volkswagen, Hyundai, Stellantis and other major OEMs, urged Congress and the Trump administration to prevent Chinese government-backed automakers and battery manufacturers from opening U.S. manufacturing plants, warning the industry’s future is at stake. “Chi...

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Stellantis CEO says powertrain choices, Ram brand profits key to turnaround On December 4, while speaking during a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs 17th Annual Industrials & Autos Week, Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa indicated that Ram will play a major role in the company’s turnaround effort, due to the brand's profit margins, brand equity and global footprint, as well as high-profile product plans that include its first full-size SUV and a ...

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Stellantis Malaysia launches all-new Leapmotor B10 e-SUV Announced on December 10, 2025, Stellantis Malaysia launched the all-new Leapmotor B10, a C-segment electric SUV. Built on the LEAP3.5 architecture with CTC 2.0+ integration, the B10 measures (LWH) 4,515x 1,885x 1,655 mm with a 2,735-mm wheelbase. It offers a lower center of gravity, 50:50 weight distribution, and a rigid 36,360 Nm/deg body. Its lightweight rear-wheel-drive motor delivers 2...

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omaker operating in the Brazilian market. Melissa Mattedi, General Director of BorgWarner Turbos and Thermal Technologies in Brazil, stated that 2025 marked a strong performance year, driven by a 20% increase in flex turbo production, higher demand for timing chains supplied to Renault, Nissan, and Stellantis, and record aftermarket sales. Overall sales grew by about 25%, coinciding with the company’s 50th anniversary in Brazil. While 2026 is e...

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Stellantis to unveil upgraded Opel Astra lineup at Brussels Motor Show 2026 On December 10, Stellantis announced that the Opel Astra and Astra Sports Tourer will make their debut at the Brussels Motor Show from January 9 to 18, 2026. The electric version gets a major upgrade i.e., a new 58 kWh battery, which provides a range up to 454 km (34 km more than the previous version), and introduces Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality for the first time....

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Stellantis and Ikam Auto announce partnership for brake pads in Algeria On December 9, multiple sources reported that Ikam Auto Industrie has signed a partnership agreement with Stellantis Algeria to supply brake pads to the after-sales network. The partnership also includes the possible supply of these parts to the Stellantis plant in Tafraoui.  Based on multiple sources ...

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Stellantis announces 2026 production and investment plans for South America On December 8, Stellantis Brazil announced major production and investment plans for 2026 across its South American operations. The company confirmed that its Goiana Automotive Hub in Pernambuco will manufacture four new models equipped with locally developed Bio-Hybrid technology, following the earlier announcement that Leapmotor vehicles will also be produced there next...

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Fiat confirms Topolino ultra-compact EV coming to U.S. On December 8, Stellantis announced it will offer its all-electric Fiat Topolino small car in the U.S. Without announcing timing for the vehicle, Fiat CEO Olivier François confirmed plans to bring the vehicle to the market, with “more details to come next year.” Fiat’s announcement comes less than a week after President Donald Trump praised small “Kei” cars from Japan during a meet...

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