Stellantis halts van production at Vigo plant from March 20 to March 22, 2026 On March 20, multiple sources reported that Stellantis suspended van production from March 20 to March 22, 2026, at its Vigo plant. The operations are expected to resume on the night of March 22, 2026. The halt is likely due to production adjustments or a shortage of components, although the exact reason has not been confirmed. Based on multiple sources...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

GKN Driveline Vigo Withdraws Layoff Plan for 75 Employees in Exchange for Greater Flexibility Several Spanish media sources reported that GKN Driveline Vigo, S.A., a subsidiary of Dauch Corporation’s Dowlais, has reached an agreement with unions and employees to withdraw the workforce reduction plan (ERE), which would have affected approximately 75 workers. In exchange, employee representatives agreed to more flexible contractual measures at th...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/20

Dongfeng 007 EV, Vigo EV launched in Malaysia; brand studying local CKD operations Reported on February 5, 2026, Dongfeng expanded its Malaysian lineup with the 007 (known in China as the eπ 007). The fully imported electric fastback starts from MYR 169,888, with an introductory MYR 8,888 rebate lowering the effective price to about MYR 161,000, excluding on-the-road costs. Positioned against the BYD Seal, the 4,880 mm-long model rides on a 2,91...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/10

Stellantis Vigo plant halts production again due to supply shortages caused by bad weather in Spain On February 6, multiple sources reported that the production at the Stellantis Vigo plant, Spain has been disrupted again due to supply shortages caused by storms. The company cancelled a large part of its operations. It has affected the afternoon and night shifts on system 1, which assembles the Peugeot 2008, along with the afternoon shift on syst...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/09

Stellantis Vigo plant, Spain extends production halt due to parts shortage caused by bad weather On January 29, multiple sources reported that Stellantis Vigo plant, Spain has extended the production stoppage due to a shortage of parts caused by recent bad weather across the peninsula. The plant’s management informed that all workshops linked to System 1, where the Peugeot 2008 is built has been impacted. The night shift on January 29 and the m...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/29

Stellantis Vigo plant, Spain adjusts shifts on 2 production lines over bad weather disrupts parts shortage On January 28, multiple sources reported that Stellantis’ Vigo factory has had suspended three shifts on one production line due to a shortage of components caused by recent bad weather. The disruption affected the System 2 line, where vans are assembled, during the afternoon and night shifts on January 28, 2026, as well as the morning shi...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/29

GKN Driveline Vigo plans to cut around 75 jobs, about 10% of workforce Several Spanish media sources reported that GKN Driveline Vigo, S.A., a subsidiary of Dowlais’ GKN Automotive, has notified workers’ unions of a planned workforce reduction (ERE) that could affect around 75 employees, representing over 10% of its total workforce of 725. The proposed layoffs are linked to lower demand for products manufactured at the Vigo plant, amid the au...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/22

Chawla Green Motors launches Dongfeng VIGO electric SUV in Pakistan On January 15, 2026, Chawla Green Motors launched the Dongfeng VIGO compact electric SUV in Pakistan with two variants priced at PKR 6.99 million for the E1 and PKR 7.5 million for the E2, with bookings open nationwide and deliveries scheduled from the second week of February 2026. The five-seat, five-door, front‑wheel‑drive SUV is built on an LFP battery platform with two op...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/16

Stellantis partners SPH3, France to showcase Citroën Berlingo in HVO Aurora Trial On December 17, Stellantis announced its partnership with SPH3, France, to showcase Citroën Berlingo at its Vigo plant as part of the HVO Aurora Trial. The project is touring Europe using a Citroën Berlingo and a Fiat Ducato to highlight the benefits of HVO, a renewable fuel made from used cooking oil and animal fats. The HVO Aurora Program tracks HVO usage and e...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/18

Stellantis Vigo extends temporary layoff scheme to 2026 On December 12, multiple sources reported that Stellantis Vigo management and SIT and UGT unions have agreed to extend the temporary layoff scheme (ERTE) for 2026. As in 2025, employees may face up to 75 days of work suspension. The company confirmed that all conditions from the 2025 ERTE remain unchanged, including the maximum suspension days, the number of affected workers, and financial p...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/16

Stellantis Vigo to extend ERTE until 2026, unions urge for new voluntary redundancy plan On November 26, multiple sources reported that Stellantis Vigo plant will extend its temporary layoff plan (ERTE) until 2026. Unions are asking the company to introduce another voluntary redundancy plan (ERE) as 56 employees chose this option earlier this year. Stellantis plans to keep the current ERTE in place until December 2026, based on the agreement with...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/27

Borgwarner works council in Vigo, Spain, calls for indefinite strike On October 10, multiple sources reported that the Borgwarner works council, which represents Spanish plants of Vigo, Nigrán, and O Porriño, has called an indefinite strike starting at 10:00 PM on October 15, 2025. The strike is in response to the company’s alleged failure to update job categories and advance negotiations on the Equality Plan. Union representatives (CIG, UGT,...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/13

Stellantis Vigo plant to halt production in late October 2025 as demand slows On September 30, multiple sources reported that the Stellantis Vigo plant, Spain will halt operations from late October to early November to adjust to slowing demand and avoid further increase in stocks. System 1 will close on the afternoon of October 29, 2025, and resume on the evening of November 2, 2025, while System 2 will close on the afternoon of October 30, 2025,...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/01

trengths.  However, with rival exporters stepping up efforts in Spain through frequent visits and aggressive promotion, the OCA urged Thailand to act quickly, such as by organizing private-sector trade missions to major business hubs such as Barcelona, Valladolid, the Basque Country, Zaragoza, and Vigo, to secure market share and avoid missed opportunities. According to Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce (July 2025), three of Thailand’s top ten...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/03

Stellantis Vigo plant halts van production after continue supply disruptions from Ourense fires On August 20, multiple sources reported that fires in Ourense, Spain, and road issues are still disrupting supply deliveries to the Stellantis Vigo plant, forcing the suspension of the August 21 afternoon shift on production line 2. The line builds the Citroën Berlingo, Peugeot Partner/Rifter, Opel Combo, Fiat Dobló, and Toyota Proace City vans, whic...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/21

Stellantis Vigo plant halts afternoon shift due to forest fire supply disruption On August 19, multiple sources reported that the Stellantis Vigo plant has suspended its afternoon shift for System 2 again because parts couldn’t reach the Balaidos plant due to road closures from forest fires in Ourense, Spain. The forest fire in Galicia damaged Autoneum’s warehouse in A Rua (Ourense), which is a key supplier for Stellantis Vigo’s van assembl...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/19

y comes from renewable sources, (ii) generating renewable energy on-site through solar and wind installations at various sites, and (iii) signing Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) to secure stable supplies of green electricity. Its on-site renewable systems at locations in Schloß Neuhaus (Germany), Vigo, Mos and Burgos (all Spain), Malacky (Slovakia), Pune (India), Shenyang (China) and Kleinenberg (Germany) provide about 21 MWp. In addition, its ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/21

Stellantis Vigo plant suspends two shifts amid ongoing parts supply problems On July 17, multiple sources reported that Stellantis' Vigo plant, Spain will suspend two shifts this week due to parts shortages. System 1, which builds the Peugeot 2008, will stop production during the night shift on July 18 and the morning shift on July 19, 2025. The company cited “force majeure” caused by supply issues—problems that have led to repeated product...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/18

Stellantis Vigo plant halts three shifts due to parts shortage for Peugeot 2008 model On July 10, multiple sources reported that the Stellantis Vigo plant, Spain will stop three work shifts this week due to parts shortages, which is affecting production once again. The system 1 in the plant where Peugeot 2008 is produced will pause operations on the night shift on July 10, then the afternoon shift on July 11, and the morning shift on July 12, 202...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/11

Stellantis Vigo plant halts night shift due to parts shortage, affected Peugeot 2008 production On June 26, multiple sources reported that the Stellantis Vigo plant, Spain would cancel its night shift on June 26, 2025, due to a parts shortage. The issue has affected the production of the Peugeot 2008, built on System 1. Although the plant has overcome the worst supply issues seen after the pandemic, it is now facing reduced activity again due to ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/27