Citroen expands C3 Aircross lineup with new electric extended-range model offering 400 km range On July 21, Stellantis announced that Citroen is adding a new “Electric 113 Extended-Range” version to the C3 Aircross lineup. It features an electric motor of 113 hp, a battery of 50 kWh, and provides a range up to 400 km. The pricing starts from EUR 30,690 (for PLUS trim) and offers a top speed of 143 km/h. It also offers fast charging from 20...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/22

Stellantis South Africa to unveil new models across Citroen, Opel, Jeep, and Leapmotor On July 22, Stellantis South Africa’s Managing Director announced that the new Citroen C3 Basalt will be coming early next year to complete the brand’s affordable hatchback and SUV line-up. It also launched the Citroen Hola panel van, which is designed for small businesses and urban use. Opel Frontera will arrive in early 2026, joining the Corsa, Mokka, and...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/22

rged Europe, Q2 2025 shipments declined by 6% YoY to 722,000 units, due to ongoing model transitions. New B-segment models under the “Smart Car” platform are still ramping up production. Fiat 500 ICE was also paused, awaiting its mild-hybrid replacement. However, Smart Car models (i.e. Citroën C3 and C3 Aircross, Opel/ Vauxhall Frontera and Fiat Grande Panda) shipments rose 45% or 25,000 units compared to Q1 2025. In other regions, shipments...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/21

ntis' Kragujevac plant, Serbia over problems with rare mineral exports due to U.S. tariffs. Xi responded positively and had already instructed Chinese authorities to work closely with Serbia and speed up approvals as a special case. Stellantis Kragujevac plant manufactures the Fiat Grande Panda and Citroen C3, has struggled to get key materials at affordable prices. These include minerals like lithium, cobalt, and rare earths, which are essential...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/30

e), Volkswagen registrations increased 8.4% (8.0% share), Toyota registrations increased 6.3% (7.6% share), Peugeot registrations increased 48.2% (6.4% share), Dacia registrations decreased 0.6% (5.6% share). The best-selling cars in April, in order of popularity, were the Fiat Panda, Jeep Avenger, Citroen C3, Dacia Sandero and Peugeot 208. The foreign car distributors association (UNRAE) announced that gasoline-powered passenger car sales in Apr...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/07

spending its 2025 financial guidance as it works with governments on policy adjustments, revises production plans and explores sourcing options.     • In the EU 30 market during Q1 2025, Stellantis launched 3 all-new products, including the Fiat Grande Panda, Opel/Vauxhall Frontera and Citroën C3 Aircross, along with the refreshed Opel/Vauxhall Mokka, Ram 2500 HD and Ram 3500 HD. Accordingly, market share rose 1.9 percentage points compared ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/01

Citroën begins C3 production at Stellantis’ Kragujevac plant in Serbia On April 17, Stellantis announced that Citroën has started production of new fourth generation C3 at Stellantis’ plant in Kragujevac, Serbia. The facility was modernized from 2022 to 2024 under a deal with the Serbian Ministry of Economy to support the new ‘Smart Car’ platform and promote EV models production. The site complements the Trnava plant in Slovakia, where ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/17

ons decreased 2.2% (7.4% share), Volkswagen brand registrations decreased 9.9% (7.0% share), Peugeot registrations increased 27.8% (6.2% share), Dacia registrations increased 9.5% (5.4% share). The best-selling cars in March, in order of popularity, were the Fiat Panda, Dacia Sandero, Jeep Avenger, Citroen C3 and Peugeot 208. The foreign car distributors association (UNRAE) announced that gasoline-powered passenger car sales in March decreased 9....

News  Updated at: 2025/04/02

Stellantis’ Kragujevac plant joins Citroën e-C3 production to meet demand On March 24, multiple sources reported that Stellantis' Kragujevac plant, Serbia will help produce the Citroën e-C3 alongside the Stellantis’ Trnava plant in Slovakia. This is positive news for Serbian workers, as a new model could create jobs and support the local auto industry. However, production in Serbia will mainly handle extra demand rather than serve as a majo...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/26

registrations increased 1.7% (8.0% share), Dacia registrations increased 14.7% (7.5% share), Volkswagen brand registrations increased 3.1% (7.4% share), Peugeot registrations decreased 1.1% (5.5% share). The best-selling cars in February, in order of popularity, were the Fiat Panda, Dacia Sandero, Citroen C3, Jeep Avenger and Toyota Yaris. The foreign car distributors association (UNRAE) announced that gasoline-powered passenger car sales in Feb...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/05

form is used as follows:  STLA Medium: E-3008, E-5008, Opel Grandland and DS Nº8 models STLA Large: to be used in the Dodge Charger Daytona, Jeep Wagoneer S, Recon and Cherokee replacement STLA Frame: to be introduced in 2025 with Ram 1500 Ramcharger and Jeep vehicles Smart Car, which introduced Citroen C3 / e-C3, C3 Aircross, Opel Frontera and Fiat Panda in Europe, and the Citroen Basalt in South America.  In the past 90 days, Stellantis h...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/27

S. dealer stock to 304,000 units lower than targeted 330,000. Stellantis initiated a generational product portfolio transition in 2024 with the first products launched on STLA Medium and STLA Large platforms, and scaled globalization of its Smart Car platform through the European launch of Citroën C3/ë-C3. In 2025, Stellantis will launch 10 new products. (Stellantis releases on February 26, 2025) 1 / 2...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/27

ta registrations totally flat(7.6% share), Volkswagen brand registrations decreased 9.3% (6.4% share), and Peugeot registrations decreased 12.4% (5.4% share) from a year ago. The best-selling cars in January, in order of popularity, were the Fiat Panda, Dacia Sandero, Jeep Avenger, Dacia Duster and Citroen C3. The foreign car distributors association (UNRAE) announced that gasoline-powered passenger car sales in January decreased 16.9% y/y to 36,...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/04

y the quarter’s end. This positions Stellantis to effectively introduce new models from Jeep, Ram, and Dodge in 2025. In enlarged Europe, Q4 shipments declined by 6% to 693,000 units compared to the same period of 2023 but improved significantly from the 17% drop in Q3. Launches like the Citroën C3/ë-C3 helped narrow product gaps, with more models, including the MHEV Citroën C3 and Peugeot 3008, expected soon. Orders for these new products, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/17

Stellantis Argentina launches Citroen C3 YOU! new version On January 10, Stellantis Argentina launched the Citroën C3 YOU! a new top-tier version of the C3 hatchback with SUV-inspired design. Developed and manufactured in South America, it features the Turbo T200 engine delivering 120 hp and 200 Nm of torque, paired with a 7-speed CVT transmission offering three driving modes: Drive, Sport, and Manual.   The vehicle is buil on the CMP platform,...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/11

ault announced that the Renault 5 E-Tech Electric and Alpine A290 were named “Car of the Year 2025” at the Brussels Motor Show, selected by a jury of 60 motoring journalists from 23 countries. Both vehicles scored 353 points, surpassing other finalists such as the Alfa Romeo Junior, Citroën ë-C3/C3, and Hyundai Inster. This marks Renault's second consecutive win, following the Scenic E-Tech Electric in 2024, and the eighth win in the brand'...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/11

ions increased 24.5% (7.9% share), Volkswagen brand registrations decreased 1.2% (7.8% share), Dacia registrations increased 13.7% (6.2% share), Renault registrations increased 7.7% (5.6% share).The best-selling cars in 2024, in order of popularity, were the Fiat Panda, Dacia Sandero, Jeep Avenger, Citroen C3 and Toyota Yaris Cross.The foreign car distributors association (UNRAE) announced that gasoline-powered passenger car sales in 2024 increas...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/06

Shineray SWM introduces G03F SUV to Argentina On December 18, Shineray SWM started selling the G03F model, a B-segment SUV that complements the G01 and G01F models introduced in 2020. The vehicle will be imported from China and distributed by Ralitor. It is a 7-seat SUV that targets families and competes with models like the Chevrolet Spin and Citroën C3 Aircross. The G03F SUV features a 1.5-liter gasoline engine of 108 hp and 152 Nm of torque, ...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/20

the 500e, both delivering sporty performance with zero emissions. Alfa Romeo will unveil the INTENSA special series, the Junior Q4 hybrid, and the high-performance Junior Veloce 280, along with the artistic 33 Stradale. Citroën will showcase its fully electrified lineup, including the new electric C3, the spacious C3 Aircross, and the updated C4, offering hybrid and electric variants. DS Automobiles will reveal the world premiere of the DS N°8,...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/19

ations increased 17.4% (8.6% share), Fiat brand registrations decreased 41.7% (7.1% share), Dacia registrations decreased 2.2% (7.1% share), Renault registrations decreased 2.0% (5.8% share).The best-selling cars in November, in order of popularity, were the Fiat Panda, Dacia Sandero, Jeep Avenger, Citroen C3 and Toyota Yaris.The foreign car distributors association (UNRAE) announced that gasoline-powered passenger car sales in November decreased...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/03