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 ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/13

Stellantis to launch Leapmotor brand in Mexico in 2026 On December 7, it was reported that Stellantis will redefine its industrial footprint in Mexico in 2026 with major new production projects in Saltillo and Toluca. In Saltillo, the company has started producing the RAM 1500 full-size pickup. Meanwhile, the Toluca plant will manufacture the sixth-generation hybrid Jeep Cherokee, the first hybrid version in the model’s history, and the new all...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/09

North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year selects nine finalists On November 20, the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) awards organization unveiled its list of 2026 finalists, naming three contenders in each category following a decisive narrowing of the highly competitive field of new vehicles.  The announcement marked the opening of the Los Angeles Auto Show, where many of the finalist vehicles ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/25

Ford reportedly considers canceling electric F-150 Lightning pickup Ford executives are considering canceling the electric version of its F-150 pickup truck, the Wall Street Journal reported on November 6, citing people familiar with the matter. Ford is considering the move due to low demand and USD 13 billion in total EV losses since 2023. However, no final decision has been made on the F-150 Lightning, according to the sources. Ford ‌declined...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/07

Ram to launch new full-size SUV in 2028 On October 30 during a Q3 analysts briefing, Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa said that the SUV mentioned as part of the coming USD 13 billion investment in the U.S. will be a full-size Ram product, which will compete with the Ford Expedition (based on F-150), Toyota Sequoia (based on Tundra) and Chevrolet Suburban (based on Silverado 1500).  The new Ram SUV will launch in 2028 and will be offered with two po...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/01

Stellantis Q3 shipments up 13.2%, net revenue up 12.9%, 2025 tariff cost EUR 1 billion On October 30, Stellantis announced its Q3 2025 results, reporting a 12.9% year-over-year increase in Net revenues to EUR 37.2 billion, driven by growth in North America, Enlarged Europe and Middle East & Africa, while South America had a moderate decrease.  Consolidated shipments totaled 1.3 million units, marking a 13.2% year-over-year increase (up 152,000 u...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/31

Stellantis resumes RAM 1500 Light Duty production in Mexico On October 28, it was reported that Stellantis has resumed production of the RAM 1500 Light Duty pickup at its Saltillo assembly plant in Derramadero, Mexico, marking the model’s return to local manufacturing. The Saltillo Heavy Duty facility was expanded with new, high-tech tooling to support the relaunch, enabling production for Mexico, Canada, and other global markets. The 166,000 s...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/30

Stellantis Warren Truck plant idles three weeks over Novelis aluminum plant fire Stellantis is the second OEM to be affected by a September 16 fire at the Novelis aluminum plant in Oswego, New York. The Warren Truck Assembly Plant, where Stellantis builds the Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer, is being idled for three weeks because of a parts shortage emanating from the fire. “Due to a parts shortage, Warren Truck Assembly Plant will be idled be...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/17

Stellantis delays strategic plan as CEO Filosa faces U.S., EU challenges Stellantis is delaying the release of its new strategic plan to Q2 of 2026 to give CEO Antonio Filosa more time to address major uncertainties in the automaker’s key markets. “While we had initially indicated Q1 2026, it would now be more accurate to say H1 2026,” Stellantis global head of investor relations Ed Ditmire said on October 10. The decision underscores chall...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/15

Stellantis Q3 2025 global shipments up 13.2% to 1.3 million units On October 10, Stellantis released its consolidated shipment estimates of 1.3 million vehicles delivered to dealers globally in Q3 2025, a 13.2% increase from the same period in 2024, mostly driven by North America. Among the regions in Q3 2025:     •    North America shipments were up 34.8% to 403,000 units     •    Europe shipments were up 7.7% to 534,000 units   ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/11

Stellantis U.S. sales rise 6.4% in Q3 2025, lifted by Jeep brand On October 1, Stellantis reported U.S. total sales of 324,825 vehicles in the third quarter of 2025, an increase of 6.4% over the same period last year. However, Stellantis YTD sales of 928,024 units in the U.S. for the first nine months of 2025 were down 5.6% from the same period in 2024. Among the brands:     •    Jeep brand total U.S. sales increased 10.8% in Q3 to 160,564...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/03

Stellantis cancels plans for Jeep Gladiator 4xe plug-in hybrid variant On September 19, Stellantis told suppliers in a letter that it has canceled the Jeep Gladiator 4xe version amid an ongoing reassessment of its product plans. The company said the cancellation of the plug-in hybrid Gladiator is effective immediately, and all related activities and agreements will be concluded. “The Jeep brand has already begun reinvesting funding to ensure th...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/23

North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year announces competitors for 2026 Awards On September 17, NACTOY revealed “The Best of 2026: The vehicles that will compete for the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year” awards. The “Best of 2026” lists were announced at the Center for Automotive Research’s Management Briefing Seminars event, in its inaugural year at Michigan Central Station in Detroit.  The ve...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/23

cility houses advanced high-speed stamping and assembly operations that produce hoods, roofs, liftgates, side apertures, fenders and floor pans for vehicles, that it supplies to assembly plants in the U.S. and Canada for models including the Dodge Durango, Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ram1500. (Stellantis release on September 16, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/18

Ram stops BEV pickup, renames REEV-powered Ramcharger to Ram 1500 REV On September 12, Stellantis announced that as demand for full-size battery electric trucks slows in North America, it is reassessing its product strategy and will discontinue development of a full-size BEV pickup.  As part of this move, Ram is renaming its REEV-powered pickup, formerly called the Ramcharger, to take up the Ram 1500 REV designation, featuring a powerful dual-mo...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/13

Ram 1500 with 5.7-liter HEMI V8 eTorque engine now shipping to U.S. dealers On August 29, Stellantis announced that the first 2026 Ram 1500 trucks equipped with the 5.7-liter HEMI V8 eTorque engine have left the Sterling Heights (Michigan) Assembly Plant (SHAP) and are headed to dealers across the U.S. “When we announced the return of the legendary HEMI for the Ram 1500 in June, we received 10,000 orders in the first 24 hours, proving that we m...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/03

GlobalData blog: Should Stellantis do less but do it better? News that Stellantis lost $2.7 billion (€2.3 billion) in the first six months of 2025 drew headlines recently, with a good deal of the media coverage focusing on the impact of the US administration’s tariffs. While this is certainly an important factor, Stellantis’s problems run deeper than US import taxes. Looking at the US market specifically, Stellantis’s sales have been crum...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/06

Stellantis reports H1 adjusted operating profit down 94%, EUR 0.3 billion tariff impact On July 29, Stellantis announced results for the H1 2025, with an updated estimate of 2025 net tariff impact to approximately EUR 1.5 billion, of which EUR 0.3 billion was incurred in H1 2025.Stellantis H1 2025 results include:    •    Net revenues of EUR 74.3 billion, down 13% compared to H1 2024 primarily driven by Y-o-Y declines in North America and E...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/30

Ram introduces 5.7L HEMI V-8 for 2026 1500 Pickup amid strong demand On June 6, Stellantis announced that Ram is reintroducing the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine in the 2026 Ram 1500, responding to strong customer demand. Orders for HEMI-powered trucks in Europe will begin in July 2025, with deliveries starting next winter. The 2025 Ram 1500 switched to six-cylinder engines, but high interest in the V-8 prompted its return. The HEMI V-8 will be availa...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/05

Jeep Wagoneer with extended-range tech, freshened styling coming in late 2025 A refreshed Jeep Wagoneer with extended-range technology has been spotted during recent road testing in the Detroit area. The freshened, three-row SUV with range-extending tech is expected to arrive later in 2025. With a more aggressive look, the test vehicle has a reworked front fascia with slimmer headlights and charging port on the front driver’s-side fender. Like ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/30