IAA Mobility 2025: Stellantis presents Opel’s new high-performance and electric-focused lineup On September 8, Stellantis presented Opel’s new high-performance and electric-focused lineup at IAA Mobility in Munich. The highlight was the Opel Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo, a concept car developed both for the real world and the Gran Turismo 7 racing simulator. This study delivers 800 hp, 800 Nm of torque, 0 to 100 km/h in 2.0 seconds, and a 32...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/09

IAA Mobility 2025: Opel to unveil high-performance and electric models On August 27, Opel announced that it will showcase three highlights at IAA Mobility 2025 i.e. the Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo, the new Mokka GSE, and the Grandland Electric AWD. Visitors can also see Opel’s latest concept car, future EVs, and the Mokka GSE Rally at the Open Space booth on Odeonsplatz. Opel Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo generates output of 800 hp and 800 Nm...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/27

IAA Mobility 2025: Opel to debut Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo On August 20, Opel announced that it will reveal the Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo, a show car at the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich (September 8–14, 2025). The model is built on the STLA Small platform, the concept has the footprint of a Corsa but is lower and wider in design. The car uses two 350 kW electric motors, one on each axle, offering all-wheel drive. It generates total outpu...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/20

IAA Mobility 2025: Opel to unveil high-performance GSE concept vehicle On August 13, Opel released teaser images of a new concept car ahead of its world premiere at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich during September 8–14, 2025. The design connects to the GSE sub-brand and evolves the Vauxhall Compass styling. The illuminated Opel wordmark is framed by slim horizontal and vertical lines. The concept links to Opel’s growing GSE lineup, following the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/13

Vauxhall unveils fastest electric car Mokka GSE On July 23, Vauxhall announced that the all-electric Mokka GSE will soon go into production at its Poissy plant, France. It will be the fastest electric Vauxhall yet, featuring a bold GSE and rally-inspired design along with advanced technology. The Vauxhall Mokka GSE generates an output of 280 hp and 345 Nm of torque. It accelerates from 0 to 62mph in 5.9 seconds and reaches a top speed of 124mph. ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/23

On June 4, multiple sources reported that Stellantis has informed trade unions that it will request ordinary redundancy payments for around 600 workers at the Termoli plant from June 23 to July 6, 2025. The temporary production halt, described as precautionary, affects employees in the V6, T4, and GSE engine units. It comes as part of the plant’s ongoing industrial transition and response to current market conditions, which have already caused...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/05

anned closure of the FIRE engine department, which employs about 450 people. The remaining departments also face uncertainty. The 2000cc GME engine is mainly exported to the U.S. but will soon be replaced by a U.S.-made engine, putting jobs at risk. The production of the smaller 1000 CC and 1500 CC GSE engines is below capacity, and workers are frequently placed on temporary layoff. The unions hope that production will increase after the launch o...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/15

Opel to fully electrify high-performance sub-brand GSE models in 2025 On May 14, Opel announced that its high-performance sub-brand GSE models will become fully electric in 2025. The GSE line previously included plug-in hybrid versions of the Astra, Astra Sports Tourer, and Grandland, however, Opel plans to transform GSE into a fully battery-electric range focused on dynamic performance and emotional appeal. Future GSE models will pair bold desig...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/15

hat its distributor in Armenia Sky Motors LLC has introduced products of two brands, JMC (commercial vehicles) and JMEV (new energy vehicles) in Armenia on April 18, 2025. It is the first appearance of JMC's new energy vehicles in Armenia. It has presented electric city-car EV3 and compact EV sedan GSE models of JMEV. JMC introduced pickups and light trucks.  Based on JMCG press release ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/09

Stellantis to pause work at Termoli plant affecting 600 workers amid ongoing uncertainty On April 29, multiple sources reported that Stellantis will halt work at its Termoli plant from May 19 to 25, 2025, affecting 600 workers. The company has requested ordinary CIG (redundancy support) for the V6, GME, and GSE engine areas. Workers remain deeply concerned about the plant’s future, especially after the Gigafactory project came to a standstill. ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/02

Stellantis Termoli plant faces sharp decline as engine lines shut down On May 2, multiple sources reported that the 8-valve engine line has already shut down, and the 16-valve line will stop by summer 2025 in the Stellantis’ Termoli plant. Even premium engines such as the GME 2.0L and Maserati’s V6 Nettuno are now at risk. Currently, only GSE FireFly engines which are used in models such as the Fiat Panda and Alfa Romeo Tonale—are still bei...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/02

Stellantis Termoli plant, Italy faces weeklong shutdown amid reduced engine demand On January 23, multiple sources reported that the Stellantis plant in Termoli faces production halts from February 17 to 23, 2025, with reduced pay for employees. The plant is known for making Firefly (Global Small Engine, GSE) and V6 engines. Firefly engines which are used in models such as Fiat Panda and Alfa Romeo Tonale, have already been cut due to low demand....

News  Updated at: 2025/01/24

Stellantis announces updates for 2025 Peugeot Partner Rapid and Expert models in Brazil On January 15, Stellantis Brazil announced updates to its light commercial vehicle lineup with the launch of new powertrains for the Peugeot Partner Rapid and Expert, emphasizing efficiency, performance, and economy. The Peugeot Partner Rapid is now equipped with a 1.3-liter GSE Flex engine of 107 hp and 134 Nm of torque with ethanol. It achieves 8.7 km/liter ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/18

Stellantis announces temporary production cuts and redundancy payments at Termoli and Cassino plants, Italy On November 21, multiple sources reported that Stellantis has informed trade unions at the Termoli plant in Italy about planned redundancy payments from December 16 to 22, 2024, for the GSE and V6 engine production lines. This is due to market conditions and temporary production suspensions at the Pomigliano and Cassino plants, aiming to ma...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/22

unced another nine days of production stoppages in November 2024 at Pomigliano d'Arco, Pratola Serra, and Termoli plants in Italy. The measure is taken to align production with market conditions and optimize resources. The Termoli plant will halt the Fireline from November 11-24, 2024, and the GME/ GSE/ V6 lines on November 11, 15, 18, and 22. In the Pomigliano d'Arco plant, Panda production will pause on November 11, 14, 15, 18, 21, 22, 25, 28, ...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/17

uly 2024, the plant is struggling due to decreased orders for ICE engines. Production of GME engines, which power models like the Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio, is declining as the industry shifts towards electric power. Stellantis has also favored the Puretech engine for new models, sidelining the GSE (Firefly) engine. The V6 engine remains limited to niche models, insufficient for the plant’s sustainability. Based on multiple sources...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/02

of social safety nets. Starting July 15, 2024, the redundancy fund will support workers until July 20, 2024, with potential extensions until the end of the month due to reduced production levels. Recent weeks have seen Stellantis request redundancy payments for production departments handling GME, GSE, and V6 engines, effective from July 15 to 20. Workers involved in the Fire engine range are expected to utilize social safety nets until July 28,...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/16

d, and internal combustion modes based on driving conditions and battery charge. Renegade and Compass MY24 offer a streamlined lineup with three trims (i.e. Renegade, Altitude, Summit) and two trims (i.e. Altitude and Summit) respectively, catering to diverse customer needs. Both vehicles feature a GSE T4 1.5L turbo engine which generates output of 130 hp and 240 Nm of torque, enhanced by a Belt Starter Generator for smooth engine restarts and re...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/02

on, allowing the vehicle to advance from 0 to 100 km/h 9 seconds for the Astra Hybrid and 9.3 seconds for the Astra Sports Tourer Hybrid. The hybrid version of these models expands the available propulsion options as the models are already available with fully electric, gasoline, plug-in hybrid and GSe sports engines. (Stellantis press release on February 21, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/22

Stellantis unveils Vauxhall Grandland with 48-volt hybrid technology On December 14, Vauxhall unveiled the new Grandland Hybrid, the brand's first model with 48-volt hybrid technology. The vehicle offers various powertrain options, including a Plug-in Hybrid, a sporty GSe variant, and traditional gasoline and diesel engines. Vauxhall is now accepting orders for the vehicle and its prices start from GBP 32,415 OTR, and deliveries begin in early 20...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/15