ZM Trucks expands in North America with DS24 upfit solutions On April 28, ZM Trucks announced its collaboration with DS24, a specialty manufacturer for medium- and heavy-duty freight, refrigerated, and specialty truck bodies as it expands in North America. ZM Trucks' will combine its standard 600V dual Electric Power Takeoff (ePTO) and 24V chassis infrastructure with DS24's upfit solutions for Dry Freight, Refrigerated, Platform, Dump, and Specia...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/29

Stellantis production in Italy declines by 35.5% in Q1 2025 On April 8, the Italian Metalworkers Federation (FIM-CISL) announced the production data of Stellantis Italy plants for the first quarter of 2025. In Q1, 2025, Stellantis Italy produced 109,900 vehicles i.e., decline of 35.5% from 170,415 vehicles in Q1, 2024. The passenger car production dropped by 42.5% to 60,533 units, while commercial vehicle output fell by 24.2% to 49,367 units. The...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/09

Stellantis Italy begins production of DS N°8 in Melfi plant On April 2, Stellantis Italy announced that production of the DS N°8 is already underway and progressing rapidly at the Melfi plant following the recent opening of orders in Italy. It is the first large Stellantis model in Europe to be fully electric and the first in Italy to use the STLA Medium platform. The model is available in PALLAS and ETOILE trims, the N°8 offers three electric...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/02

Infineon presents Power PROFET + 24/48V switch family for automotive applications Infineon Technologies AG launched the Power PROFET + 24/48V switch family. It is housed in a compact, TO leadless package and includes two high-side switch variants: the BTH50030-1LUA with an R DS(ON) of 3.0 mΩ and the BTH50015-1LUA with an R DS(ON) of 1.5 mΩ, which enables minimal power losses in high-current applications.  The devices are ideal for automotive e...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/31

90 days mark the leadership transition period as the company sets a goal to define a new CEO within the first half of 2025 to replace Mr. Carlos Tavares.   Key points for 2024 results 2024 was a challenging year for Stellantis. There was a reduction of 12% in the consolidated shipments (from 6,168,000 units in 2023 to 5,415,000 units), driven by lower production levels in support of inventory reduction actions and gaps from discontinued produc...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/27

Stellantis reduces cars prices thanks to tax adjustments by government in Argentina On February 6, Stellantis Argentina announced a significant reduction in vehicle prices following recent government adjustments to internal taxes. This price adjustment benefits models from Citroën, DS, Fiat, Jeep, Peugeot, and RAM, making them more accessible to customers. Among the most impacted models, the Peugeot 208, one of Argentina’s best-selling cars, s...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/07

Stellantis opens order for DS N°8 with up to 750 km range On February 5, Stellantis opened orders for the DS N°8, offering up to 750 km of combined range. The vehicle comes with three 100% electric drivetrains: 230 hp, 245 hp, and 350 hp, with the latter featuring two motors and four-wheel drive. The electric motors are produced by Emotors in Trémery, France. All drivetrains get a one-time power boost: additional +30 hp for FWD (260 hp), +35 h...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/05

Stellantis launches extended compensation program for selected Euro 6 diesel vehicles in Europe On January 17, Stellantis announced that it is expanding a special compensation program across 29 European countries for Peugeot, Citroën, DS, and Opel/ Vauxhall vehicles with Euro 6 diesel engines and SCR technology. This follows a pilot initiative in Italy and was agreed upon with the European Commission. The program covers diesel vehicles made betw...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/21

y to kick off the 2025 automotive show calendar for GlobalData’s sales forecasting team. Electric Vehicles (EVs) were once again the focus of this auto show, as legacy OEMs and Chinese manufacturers both showcased new innovations in hopes of garnering attention and potential sales from the thousands in attendance. World premieres included the Toyota Urban Cruiser, DS No 8, and Mazda 6 EV. In the autonomous driving theme, the Tesla Cybercab was ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/21

Union announces Stellantis Melfi workforce adjustments for 2025 On December 18, FISMIC union announced that Stellantis Melfi plant management held a meeting with trade unions to discuss production plans and timelines. From 2025, the first electric DS8 will be in production in March, the all-new electric Compass will go into production in June. In 2026, in the first half, the production of the Compass mild hybrid will start together with the all-n...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/19

Stellantis announces participation at Brussels Motor Show 2025 On December 18, Stellantis announced an impressive showcase of 53 vehicles at HALL 5 of Brussels Expo, highlighting its diverse portfolio of electrified, hybrid, and innovative models. Abarth will present the all-electric 600e Scorpionissima Limited Edition and the 500e, both delivering sporty performance with zero emissions. Alfa Romeo will unveil the INTENSA special series, the Juni...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/19

Stellantis unveils EUR 8 billion industrial plan for Italy, ensures continued operations at all plants On December 17, Stellantis unveiled its new industrial plan for Italy during a roundtable at the Ministry of Business and Made in Italy (MIMIT), attended by government officials, Stellantis representatives, regional authorities, ANFIA, and trade unions. Stellantis emphasized the country's importance to its operations. It confirmed that all Itali...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/18

Stellantis unveils first all-electric DS N°8 On December 12, Stellantis unveiled the DS N°8, the first fully electric vehicle from DS Automobiles. Inspired by the DS AERO SPORT LOUNGE concept, it showcases sleek, aerodynamic design focused on efficiency and long-range performance. With a class-leading drag coefficient (Cx) of 0.24 and SCx of 0.64, it offers a range of up to 750 km. DS N°8 is built on the Stellantis STLA Medium platform, optimi...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/12

DS Automobiles unveils new 'N°' naming strategy and advanced design for future EV models On December 2, Stellantis announced that DS Automobiles is introducing a new naming strategy that links current and future EV models, using the "N°" (number) format. The approach emphasizes the brand’s bold presence, with the badge prominent at the front and the full "DS Automobiles" name at the rear. The "N°" naming convention marks the start of a new g...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/02

Stellantis Melfi plant pauses production to prepare for new electric DS 8 On June 10, multiple sources reported that production at Stellantis' Melfi plant will halt from June 10 to 14, 2024. Due to the technical and organizational adjustments needed to prepare for the new electric DS 8. The pause is to adapt the production lines for the upcoming electric DS 8 which is set to launch in early 2025. Based on multiple sources...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/11

DS Automobiles unveils hybrid variants for DS 3 and DS 4 models On April 4, DS Automobiles unveiled new electrified options for DS 3 and DS 4, offering self-charging hybrid technology. Compared to gasoline engines, DS 3 hybrid improves efficiency by nearly 20% on the WLTP combined cycle, with up to 38% reduction in consumption in urban areas with a 19% cut in carbon dioxide emissions. DS 4 hybrid improves efficiency by as much as 16% on the WLTP ...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/05

Infineon presents 80 V MOSFET OptiMOS 7 for automotive industry On March 27, Infineon Technologies AG introduced the first product in its new advanced power MOSFET technology OptiMOS 7 80 V.  The IAUCN08S7N013 features a significantly increased power density and is available in the versatile, robust, and high-current SSO8 5 x 6 mm² SMD package. The OptiMOS 7 80 V offering is a perfect match for the upcoming 48 V board net applications.  It is ...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/28

s TOLL, TOLG, and TOLT.The MOSFETs have a compact form factor with superb thermal performance combined with excellent switching behavior.The 6 new products offer a narrowed gate threshold voltage (V GS(th)) enabling designs with parallel MOSFETs for increased output power capability.The IAUTN06S5N008, IAUTN06S5N008G, and IAUTN06S5N008T are 60 V MOSFETs. They have 0.8 mΩ on-resistance (R DS(on)) and are ideal for high-power 24 V supplied CAV appl...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/11

Infineon reveals smart power switch family Power PROFET + 12V for automotive applications Infineon Technologies AG (Infineon) launched a new generation of ultra-low ohmic high-side switches in an 8-pin TO-leadless package, the Power PROFET + 12V switch family.It allows for new mounting locations and new enclosure options, enabling the next generation of decentralized power architectures with improved efficiency.The switches are designed to contro...

News  Updated at: 2023/07/17

introduced a new automotive smart high-side power switch portfolio PROFET Load Guard 12V that features an adjustable overcurrent limitation and the capacitive load switching (CLS) mode. The PROFET Load Guard 12V dual- and single-channel devices offer a wide current limitation range between 0.3 and 8.7 A, depending on the R DS(ON). Loads with high capacitive share, such as ADAS or display modules, can also be quickly switched on using the devices...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/21