Jeep to produce Avenger model in Brazil from 2026 On May 14, Jeep announced that the Avenger SUV will be produced and sold in Brazil starting in 2026. This marks a milestone in celebration of the brand’s 10 years of local manufacturing and over 1 million SUVs sold since 2015. The Avenger will join the Renegade, Compass, and Commander, all produced in Brazil, strengthening Jeep’s position in the national market. This expansion reflects Jeep’...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/15

luding the electric version). Pomigliano plant: produced 37,097 units i.e., a decline of 36.9% from 58,830 units in Q1, 2024. Melfi plant: produced 8,890 units i.e., drop of 64.6% from 25,100 units in Q1, 2024. After stopping 500X production, the plant now builds Jeep Compass (8,675 units) and Jeep Renegade, with the DS8 starting production at 200 units. Atessa plant: commercial vehicle production reached 49,367 units i.e., a drop of 24.2% from 6...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/09

s, up 8% from 2023. The Porto Real plant in Rio de Janeiro exported over 20,000 vehicles, an 18% increase, while the Goiana Automotive Hub in Pernambuco achieved its highest export volume ever, shipping 37,000 vehicles, a 35% growth. Top exported models included the Fiat Strada (26,034 units), Jeep Renegade (13,223), Jeep Compass (10,621), Fiat Fiorino (8,827), Fiat Pulse (8,799), and Fiat Mobi (6,559). Other notable exports were the Ram Rampage ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/25

es 134 hp. The Avenger is built in Poland and launched in Europe in 2023 with plans to also offer it Japan, South Korea, and Latin America. As former CEO Carlos Tavares never intended to bring it to the U.S., it would have to be homologated for sale in the U.S., but it would still arrive before the Renegade successor the company plans to launch in 2027. More importantly, though, Broderdorf emphasized the need for a business case to first evaluate...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/18

g 20% by Alfa Romeo Giulia, 53% by Alfa Romeo Stelvio, and 27% by Maserati Grecale. Pomigliano plant: produced 167,980 units i.e. a decline of 21.9% in 2024. Melfi plant: produced 62,080 units i.e. a drop of 63.5% in 2024, with models including 40% by Jeep Compass, 30% by Fiat 500X, and 30% by Jeep Renegade Atessa plant: commercial vehicle production dropped by 16.6% i.e., 192,000 units were produced in 2024. Based on FIM-CISL union press releas...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/06

Cherokee went out of production in February 2023 when Stellantis idled the Belvidere Assembly plant in Illinois. Jeep currently markets 4xe hybrid models across the vehicle lineup including the Grand Cherokee and Wrangler 4xe models in the U.S., and in Europe, sells 4xe versions of the Compass and Renegade. Jeep North America CEO Bob Broderdorf noted that "2025 will be landmark year for Jeep" as it invests USD 3.2 billion in new products. The 60...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/26

sing the multi-energy STLA Medium platform. Stellantis decided to produce the all-new Gamma in Melfi to promote Italian-made products. Inaugurated in 1994, the Melfi plant has long been a key player in global automotive production and is currently responsible for producing the Jeep Compass and Jeep Renegade. This announcement is part of Lancia's broader revival strategy, which includes a return to Europe with a network of more than 70 dealerships...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/28

Stellantis begins filling Flex-Fuel engines with ethanol in Brazil On September 2, Stellantis began supplying ethanol to vehicles with Flex-fuel engines produced in Goiana, Brazil. From this date onward, vehicles equipped with T270 Flex and Turbo 270 Flex engines will receive ethanol as fuel directly from the factory. The first models to benefit will be the Jeep Renegade Flex T270 and Flex T270 4x4, Compass Flex T270, and Commander Flex T270, as ...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/03

Stellantis Melfi plant production postponed again and Fiat 500X production temporarily halted On August 28, multiple sources reported that the reopening of the Stellantis Melfi plant has been delayed to September 3, 2024, from the previously planned September 2 and August 26, 2024. After summer break, production will focus solely on the Jeep Renegade and Compass, with the Fiat 500X temporarily discontinued. Production will run in two shifts, requ...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/29

EDMs will be at the Indiana Transmission Plant. ITP currently builds 65/66/68 RFE RWD transmissions for Ram trucks, Cummins Diesel and Heavy Duty trucks, and 948TE transmissions in all-wheel, four-wheel and two-wheel drive configurations for the Chrysler Pacifica, and exported overseas for the Jeep Renegade (assembled at the Melfi Assembly Plant in Italy), and Ram ProMaster City (assembled at the TOFAS plant in Bursa, Turkey). Stellantis also use...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/18

ckle switch sensor, which is used to detect if the seatbelt is properly engaged, may be improperly connected, preventing the front seat air bag from deploying as intended. The recall includes certain 2017-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia, and 2018-2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, along with 2019-2023 Fiat 500X, Jeep Renegade, and 2024 Fiat 500E models. The Molex: 98817-1025 connectors in question were supplied by the ZF Group in Grugliasco, Italy. Jeep, Alfa Romeo...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/12

r A and B segments and light commercial vehicles. It anticipates a higher customer take rate with the new launches. Upcoming Stellantis hybrid vehicles for Europe in 2024: Alfa Romeo: Junior, Tonale Citroën: new C3, C3 AirCross, C4, C4 X, C5 AirCross, C5 X DS: 3, 4 Fiat: Panda, 600 Jeep: Avenger, Renegade, Compass Lancia: new Ypsilon Maserati: Grecale Opel/ Vauxhall: Corsa, Astra, Astra Sports Tourer, Mokka, Frontera, new Grandland Peugeot: 208...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/09

n, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and all-electric, up from the current 18. Jeep will launch the Wagoneer S EV in this year, followed by the Recon. A new midsize SUV is set to replace the Cherokee next year, along with plug-in versions of the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer. A roughly USD 25,000 electric Jeep Renegade is anticipated by 2027, as part of the brand's expansion in the U.S. Based on Stellantis Investor Day 2024 press release...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/14

Stellantis announces Jeep Renegade and Compass new e-Hybrid in Europe On April 2, Stellantis announced Jeep Renegade and Compass MY24, featuring new hybrid engine technology. The e-hybrid powertrain seamlessly switches between electric, hybrid, 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. Alt...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/02

dels to strengthen the luxury segment. Cassino's large platform secures the Lazio site, but faces low volume challenges. Pomigliano D'Arco, overcoming difficulties, operates at full capacity with over 1000 workers supporting Panda, Hornet, and Tonale production. Melfi, assigned 5 cars, may see Jeep Renegade production continuation if the Opel brand disappears. Strengthening commercial vehicles in Atessa is crucial. Uliano discussed the situation ...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/19

Stellantis opens orders for Jeep Renegade in Europe On February 6, Stellantis announced that the new 2024 Jeep Renegade is now available to order in early February for Europe. The new model comes with an improved infotainment system and a new range of 5 different trim levels: Renegade, Altitude, Summit, Overland and Trailhawk. Renegade entry level: It is available with the mild-hybrid powertrain and features all the novelties introduced by the 20...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/07

Jeep to end Renegade sales in U.S. and Canada, focus on larger SUVs, EVs Stellantis will be discontinuing sales of the Jeep Renegade in the U.S. and Canada after the 2023 model year as it works through some lineup changes, leaving the Compass as the brand’s entry vehicle. The 2024 Jeep Renegade will continue being sold in Mexico, Europe, South America and the Asia-Pacific region, according to Stellantis spokesman Rick Deneau, saying the Jeep br...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/29

eing the best December since 2016, while in the accumulated year, 96,975 vehicles were sold, 30% more than in 2022, with Ram being the brand that sold the most vehicles with a total of 34,158 units, 39% more than in 2022. Several models of the group had the best sales in their history, such as Jeep Renegade with 655 units, Jeep JT with 1,820 units and Ram 700 with 13,942 units. Peugeot 2008, Peugeot 3008, Peugeot Rifter, Peugeot Manager and Peuge...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/13

Jeep dropping Renegade from U.S., Canadian markets Jeep is dropping the Renegade subcompact from its U.S. and Canadian lineup after the 2023 model year, according to a Stellantis spokesperson. The Compass, which was starting only USD 500 more than the Renegade, will become Jeep’s new entry-level nameplate. The Renegade launched in the U.S. in 2015 and had its best year in 2016, with sales declining every year since. The Renegade is built in Ita...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/05

for electric vehicles. Stellantis will also establish a new battery assembly line alongside the new model launches. Jeep Compass will be produced in a latest hybrid version to align with the electric market. The schedule for existing models is: the 500X production will be end in 2024, and the Jeep Renegade will follow by the end of 2025. Based on FIM-CISL press release...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/04