Stellantis partners with Enel and Fraunhofer for PIONEER battery storage project in Italy On June 3, Stellantis announced that its circular economy unit, SUSTAINera has supported the PIONEER project, developed by Enel and ADR with scientific input from Germany's Fraunhofer Institute. Located at Rome Fiumicino Airport, it is Italy’s largest and one of Europe’s biggest energy storage systems using second-life EV batteries. The system stores ren...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

U.S. auto sales up 1.4% in May, rush buying before tariff hikes slows The number of new vehicles sold in the U.S. in May 2025 (preliminary figures including estimates for GM/Stellantis/Tesla, etc.), aggregated by MarkLines as of June 4, was 1,468,632 units, up 1.4% y/y. The number of sales days in May was 27, one day more than in the same month last year. U.S. auto sales in May increased due to solid retail demand and rush purchases ahead of expe...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

French passenger car sales down 12.3% in May Plateforme de la Filière Automobile (PFA) announced that May new passenger car sales in France of 123,919 units decreased 12.3% over the same month last year. Renault Group sales of 34,500 units decreased 7.0% (27.8% share) while Group Stellantis sales of 34,441 units decreased 10.1% (27.8% share). Volkswagen Group sales of 19,731 units decreased 11.9% (15.9% share) while Toyota Group sales of 7,781 u...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/03

traffic alert, 360° vision, and up to six airbags. The vehicle is available in France from EUR 39,000 for the Hybrid and EUR 46,990 for the E-TENSE, with first deliveries expected for September. DS N°4 PLUG-IN-HYBRID, a PHEV with increased electric range, will be available later from EUR 47,900. (Stellantis on June 2, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/03

TYW Manufacturing inaugurates new plant in Mexico On June 2, TYW Manufacturing inaugurated a new plant in Irapuato, Guanajuato, with an investment exceeding USD 50 million.   The facility will produce components and digital dashboards for Kia and Stellantis and is expected to generate 1,000 direct jobs, including 650 for women and 350 for men from Irapuato, Abasolo, and Pénjamo.   According to Guanajuato's Secretary of Economy, Claudia Cristin...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/03

Stellantis Brazil announces upgrades in Fiat Titano 2026 On May 29, Fiat unveiled the 2026 lineup of the Titano pickup, featuring major upgrades in performance, technology, and safety. The most notable update is the new 2.2 Multijet engine paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, delivering 200 hp and 450 Nm of torque. This results in a 20% faster acceleration, going from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.9 seconds, and improved fuel efficiency: 9.9 km/l ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/31

l drive, and is powered by the 5.7-liter HEMI V8 with 360-hp and 390 lb-ft of torque. The Durango GT is the entry level Durango model, and is powered by the 3.6-liter V6 engine that delivers 295 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque.  Details on the 710-hp 2026 Durango SRT Hellcat will be shared in Q3 2025. (Stellantis release on May 29, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/31

Jeep Grand Cherokee to bolster our winning mainstream lineup,” said Bob Broderdorf, Jeep CEO. The all-new Jeep Cherokee hybrid joins the brand's mission to offer an array of powertrains  through its entire lineup that spans from ICE propulsion systems, plug-in, hybrid and all-electric vehicles. (Stellantis release on May 29, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/30

00 Ramcharger that was pushed back to 2026, the extended-range variant of the Wagoneer will be equipped with an onboard ICE generator that creates electricity that flows to the battery along with the front and rear electric traction motors that drive the SUV. The refreshed Wagoneer will be built at Stellantis’ Warren Truck Assembly. (multiple sources on May 27, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/30

Stellantis Cassino plant faces new shutdown from May 30 to June 9, amid ongoing order shortage On May 29, multiple sources reported that the Stellantis Cassino plant will shut down again from May 30 till June 9, 2025, due to a lack of orders. It's another blow to the site, which has seen frequent stoppages. So far in 2025, the plant has operated only 48 out of 98 possible days, i.e., less than 10 working days per month on average. Over half the t...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/29

Stellantis’ StarPlus Energy workers in Indiana battery plant authorize UAW representation On May 27, the United Auto Workers said a majority of workers at Stellantis’ EV battery joint venture in Kokomo, Indiana, have signed authorization cards to join the union. StarPlus Energy, the partnership between Stellantis and Samsung SDI, has agreed to recognize the union as representing the 420 workers at the site, the UAW said in a news release.  S...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/29

Amazon-Stellantis SmartCockpit collaboration ends after three years Amazon’s deal with Stellantis to create in-car software for its SmartCockpit project is “winding down” as a joint decision the companies confirmed, saying that “Stellantis remains a valuable partner for Amazon, and the companies continue to work together on a range of initiatives”. The companies said the shift “will allow each team to focus on solutions that provide v...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/29

Stellantis appoints Antonio Filosa as new CEO, effective from June 23, 2025 On May 28, Stellantis N.V. announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously selected Antonio Filosa as its new CEO following a thorough search process of internal and external candidates, undertaken by a Special Committee of the Board, led by Executive Chairman John Elkann. Stellantis will now hold an Extraordinary Shareholder Meeting, which will be called in the com...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/28

ly sales were up 2.7% to 139,142 units. France, UK and Spain were down 5.6%, down 10.4% and up 7.1% respectively. The sales volume of the top five groups in April increased 0.6% year-on-year to 743,727 units (69.0% market share). Of these, the VW Group was up 0.1% to 296,869 units (27.6% share) and Stellantis was down 0.5% to 165,826 units (15.4% share). Renault Group was up 1.1% to 110,513 units (10.3% share). Hyundai Group was down 1.8% to 89,8...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/28

Stellantis Pro One showcases smart and sustainable vans at ISSA PULIRE 2025, Italy On May 26, Stellantis Italy announced that its Pro One vehicle will join the 27th ISSA PULIRE fair from May 27-29, 2025 at Fieramilano in Rho, Milan. The event focuses on the models provide practical and sustainable transport solutions for small and medium cleaning businesses across Europe. Stellantis Pro One will showcase three key commercial vehicles: Opel Combo...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/27

m/h in 13.1 seconds. Maintaining its strong load capabilities, the Jumpy offers nearly 1.5 tons of payload, 6.1 cubic meter of cargo volume, and dimensions of 2.86 m in length and 1.39 m in width inside the cargo area. The Cargo version is available from BRL 223,990, while Vitré from BRL 229,990. (Stellantis on May 26, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/27

Stellantis Goiana plant in Brazil achieves highest-ever April exports On May 26, Stellantis reported record-breaking results for April 2025, with its Goiana Automotive Hub in Pernambuco achieving its highest-ever monthly export volume since its 2015 inauguration. The plant exported 7,194 vehicles in April alone, totaling 17,479 units from January to April. The Jeep Compass led exports, accounting for 36% of April shipments, followed by the Jeep R...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/27

s expected by 2027.  For the first time on the road, 5GAA member Valeo, in collaboration with Marben, demonstrated 5G-V2X Direct, in which two vehicles shared sensor data, triggering a warning of a pedestrian crossing at an obstructed intersection. 5GAA members, vehicle manufacturers BMW Group and Stellantis, and technology partners Anritsu,Cubic3, Deutsche Telekom, HARMAN, Jember, LG Electronics, Qualcomm Technologies, MediaTek, Rohde & Schwarz...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/23

Stellantis strengthens local ties at Algeria suppliers’ convention, signs new deals to increase localization On May 22, Stellantis MEA announced that it hosted its second International Suppliers’ Convention in Oran, Algeria on May 20-21, 2025, bringing together over 200 participants from more than 75 local and international automotive suppliers. The event highlighted Stellantis’ plans to grow a strong automotive industry in the Algerian mar...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/23

Stellantis Brazil confirms first vehicle with Bio-Hybrid technology to be launched in 2026 On May 22, Stellantis confirmed that its Goiana Automotive Hub in Pernambuco, Brazil, will launch its first vehicle with Bio-Hybrid technology in 2026. The announcement was made during the plant’s 10th anniversary celebration, highlighting the facility’s growing importance in Stellantis’ South American operations. The hybrid model will be part of a br...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/23