dge Hornet, built in Italy, has ended due to shifts in the policy environment. Dodge is committed to ensuring Dodge Hornet owners continue to receive customer support, service, warranty coverage and sustained parts supply," according to a Dodge spokesperson. The Dodge Hornet was based on Alfa Romeo Tonale with a Dodge-styled fascia, built in the Pomigliano d'Arco plant in Italy and imported to the U.S., where it was sold at a lower price than the...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/15

Alfa Romeo Tonale returns to U.S. with a refresh for 2026 On January 13, Stellantis announced that the refreshed 2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale will be arriving to U.S. dealers in Q1, available this year in Sprint, Veloce, and Sport Speciale trims. Alfa Romeo announced the coming mid-cycle refresh last fall ahead of the LA Auto Show, notifying at the time that it was dropping the PHEV version that produced 347 lb-ft of thrust while providing 33 miles of...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/15

mitment to offering advanced propulsion systems that maximize efficiency and provide options from internal combustion to hybrid, range extended, and fully electric solutions." On September 19, 2025, Jeep announced it had cancelled the planned 4xe version of its Jeep Gladiator pickup. The Alfa Romeo Tonale also lost its plug-in powertrain for the 2026 model year. It is unknown whether the latest announcement is a matter of corporate powertrain str...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/10

d new Peugeot 408. Three European premieres will also be shown, including the all-electric urban crossover Leapmotor B03X, Fiat QUBO L (including 7-seat and diesel options), and Fiat Professional TRIS three-wheeler. Alfa Romeo will present a special preview of upcoming products and showcase the new Tonale for the first time in Belgium. DS Automobiles will highlight its latest launches, DS N°4 and DS N°8, and celebrate its racing division with t...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/18

Stellantis unveils new Alfa Romeo Tonale in Italy On October 14, Stellantis unveiled the new Alfa Romeo Tonale. The SUV features Q4 all-wheel drive for the 270-hp plug-in hybrid, enhanced steering precision and retains its McPherson suspension setup with Dual Stage Valve or Frequency Selective Damping systems. The lineup includes a 175-hp 1.5-liter hybrid, a 130-hp 1.6-liter diesel, and a 270-hp plug-in hybrid version. All engines meet Euro 6E Bi...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/15

accounted for 10,600 units, while 3,535 units of Maserati Grecales were built, with the electric version making up 4%. Pomigliano plant: production dropped 34.9% YoY to 91,920 vehicles. Fiat Panda led with 79,000 units (52% of Italy’s total car output) but still declined 29% from 2024. Alfa Romeo Tonale fell 41% to 7,930 units, and the Dodge Hornet plunged 90% to 1,360 units. Melfi plant: production drop by halved (i.e. 50.5% YoY) to 26,850 uni...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/08

Stellantis temporary halts production at Pomigliano, Italy and Poissy, France plants amid weak demand On September 23, multiple sources reported that Stellantis Pomigliano d’Arco plant, Italy, and Poissy plant, France, are facing a tough phase, with temporary production stops. In the Pomigliano d’Arco plant, Fiat Panda and Alfa Romeo Tonale models were affected due to weaker demand in Europe. It confirmed that Fiat Panda production will pause...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/24

Stellantis postpones 2026 Dodge Hornet for U.S. market due to tariffs On July 14, Stellantis announced it is postponing production of the 2026 Dodge Hornet compact crossover to “assess the effects of U.S. tariff policies” . The Hornet, sibling of the Alfa Romeo Tonale, is also built at Giambattista Vico Assembly Plant in Naples, Italy, and is subject to a 25% tariff when shipped into the U.S. The Hornet debuted in 2023 in the compact utility ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/15

opped 34% to 10,500 units in H1 2025. Output includes 26% Alfa Romeo Giulia, 49% Stelvio, and 25% Maserati Grecale (including EV versions). Pomigliano: production dropped 24.0% YoY to 78,975 units in H1 2025. Output includes Fiat Panda led with 67,500 units (drop by 15% YoY), followed by Alfa Romeo Tonale with 10,115 units (drop by 20% YoY) and Dodge Hornet with 1,360 units (down 90%YoY). Melfi: production dropped 59.4% YoY to 19,070 units in H1 ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/08

ne 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 being made. But that’s not enough to sustain the plant that once had over 3,500 workers and now has fewer than 2,000 workers. The...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/02

in Q1    •    Dodge Hornet R/T hybrid sales accounted for 56% of total Dodge Hornet sales  FIAT brand sales increased 239.0% to 522 units in Q1    •    The all-electric FIAT 500e provided strong momentum Alfa Romero brand sales fell 14.6% to 1,952 units in Q1    •    Alfa Romeo Tonale sales rose 12% in Q1 2025 compared to Q4 2024, including sales of both plug-in hybrid and new 2025 model-year 2.0-liter turbo gas powertrain. (...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/03

iple 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. Since early 2025, the plant has operated only two days a week, down from three. Based on multiple sou...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/24

Alfa Romeo unveils INTENSA special series and Junior IBRIDA Q4 at Brussels Motor show 2025 On January 10, Stellantis announced Alfa Romeo’s participation in the Brussels Motor Show, unveiling two global premieres: the INTENSA special series and the Junior IBRIDA Q4. The INTENSA special series enhances models like the Giulia, Stelvio, Tonale, and Junior with exclusive details, premium materials, and advanced features. Each model boasts unique sp...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/11

Stellantis resumes production of Alfa Romeo Tonale and Fiat Panda at Pomigliano plant, Italy On December 12, multiple sources reported that the production of the Alfa Romeo Tonale and Fiat Panda will resume at Stellantis' Pomigliano plant, Italy after a supplier issue with Trasnova. The problem was resolved through an agreement between Stellantis and Trasnova. Fiat Panda production lines will restart first. Stellantis has also canceled the redund...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/13

ged unit, and an electric motor. The car can operate over 50% in electric mode in urban driving. The Junior 280 Veloce also debuted showcases a 280 hp electric motor with advanced performance features like a mechanical limited-slip differential and aerodynamic tweaks for handling. Additionally, the Tonale MY25 debuted with interior upgrades and new features like redesigned central tunnel, the new rotary selector for the automatic transmission and...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/15

Paris MS 2024: Alfa Romeo unveils all-new Junior and Tonale MY25 models On October 7, Stellantis announced that Alfa Romeo will showcase its full upcoming vehicle lineup and three major previews in Mondial de l'Auto, Paris. The highlight is the all-new Alfa Romeo Junior which is a B-segment vehicle comes in 48V mild-hybrid and electric versions. The Junior Speciale Ibrida comes with a 1.2-liter 3-cylinder turbo gasoline engine paired with a 48-vo...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/08

its, down -46.9% from Q3 2023 •    Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid placed No. 4 among the top-selling plug-in hybrids in the U.S., and accounted for 3,009 units (14%) of total Chrysler Pacifica sales in Q3 2024. Alfa Romeo brand sold 2,049 units in the U.S., a decline of -29.1% •    The Alfa Romeo Tonale sold 1,122 units in Q3.   (Stellantis press releases on October 1, 2024) 1 / 2...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/03

concerns about the Stellantis plant in Pomigliano d'Arco, Italy. The management has confirmed a significant drop in demand for Fiat cars, with production decreasing from 395 units per shift to 320 units. The general secretary of the union announced that due to market challenges with the Alfa Romeo Tonale and Dodge Hornet models, Stellantis will suspend production from October 24 to 31, 2024. Based on multiple sources and union's social media upd...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/30

ing wheel. Citroën will showcase a fully renewed lineup, including the world premieres of the C3 and C3 Aircross, both aimed at providing affordable electric mobility in Europe. Alfa Romeo will present its full lineup, featuring the premiere of Junior VELOCE 280CV and the global preview of the new Tonale with added features. It will also display the limited edition vehicles i.e. 33 Stradale Fuoriserie and Giulia Quadrifoglio SuperSport. Leapmoto...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/25

ted that Stellantis announced five days of layoffs for workers at its Pomigliano d'Arco plant in September 2024, reflecting ongoing challenges for its Italian employees. Despite the layoffs, production of the Fiat Panda will increase from 305 to 395 units per day, while production of the Alfa Romeo Tonale will decrease from 200 to 150 units daily. A similar approach is being implemented at the Atessa plant, where the redundancy fund has been exte...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/28