we’re serving Stellantis with a notice of default under the contracts,” Joly told a parliamentary committee. Joly first threatened to take legal action in October, shortly after Stellantis announced it was investing USD 13 billion in the U.S. over four years and canceling plans to make the Jeep Compass SUV in Brampton, Ontario, moving that vehicle program to Belvidere, Illinois.  Governments in Canada had pledged more than CAD 500 million (U...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/06

ed by the Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo concept. The updated Vizor gives the first impression of the new Astra and Astra Sports Tourer. It is slimmer and more precise, and for the first time, the Opel Blitz logo is illuminated. The front design features sharp, clean lines. Opel has also refined its Compass design language and added distinctive light strips, similar to Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo. With its refreshed look and safety technologies,...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/26

e next generation will maintain a footprint close to today’s, which positions the Renegade at the upper end of the sub-compact SUV segment and separates it from the Avenger. The first generation Renegade is 4,236 mm (166.8 in) length, larger than the 4,084 mm Avenger but smaller than the 4,550 mm Compass.  Jeep previously stated that the electric Renegade will reach North America by 2027 with a starting price below USD 25,000, assuming the now...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/20

000 units), +3.5% compared with mid-year, reflecting disciplined stock management while launching several new vehicles. Six of the ten planned 2025 introductions were launched by the end of Q3, including the 5.7-liter HEMI V8-powered Ram 1500, and several new European models, including the new Jeep Compass and Fiat 500 MHEV. Q4 will see the launch of the revised 2026 Grand Wagoneer, and ordering is open for the SIXPACK-powered Dodge Charger Scat ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/31

Jeep begins production of third generation Compass at Melfi plant, Italy On October 29, Stellantis announced that Jeep has started production of the all-new third-generation Compass at Melfi plant in Italy, built on the STLA Medium platform. The new Compass offers a wide range of powertrains from a 145 hp e-Hybrid and 195 hp plug-in hybrid to fully electric versions with up to 375 hp, all-wheel drive, and a range of 650 km. With a drag coefficien...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/29

Stellantis Melfi plant to begin new Jeep Compass production, adds DS7 and Lancia Gamma by 2026 On October 24, FISMIC union reported that Stellantis management, trade unions, and plant representatives had a meeting at the Melfi plant to discuss the production ramp-up for upcoming models. Starting next week, production of the new Jeep Compass will begin with BHEV and MHEV versions, followed by the PHEV version. Output will gradually increase, aimin...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/27

led vehicles GM can import tariff-free by 24% and cutting Stellantis's amount by 50%, in a move expected to put pressure on the companies to reinvest in Canadian production. Canada initiated the action after Stellantis announced its plan to expand in the U.S. and move planned production of the Jeep Compass from Brampton, Ontario, to Belvidere, Illinois. GM announced on October 21 that it was ending production of its BrightDrop EV delivery vans at...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/25

Carney says Stellantis offered assurances on Brampton plant, dependent on USMCA On October 16, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters that the global head of Stellantis told him shortly before the company announced it would be moving planned production of the Jeep Compass to Belvidere, Illinois from its plant in Brampton, Ontario, that the company is looking at finding a new model to fill the idled Canadian plant, but that a decision ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/18

lar cadence of 19 refreshed products across all U.S. assembly plants and updated powertrains planned through 2029. New investments include:  Illinois     •    Stellantis will invest more than USD 600 million to reopen the Belvidere Assembly Plant for 2027 production of the Jeep Cherokee and Compass models, creating 3,300 new jobs. Ohio     •    Assembly of an all-new midsize truck, previously allocated to the Belvidere plant, at th...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/16

Canada reacts to Stellantis moving Jeep production from Brampton plant to U.S. Canadian labor union and government officials have been reacting to the October 14 announcement that included Stellantis moving planned production of the next-gen Jeep Compass in Brampton, Ontario to Belvidere, Illinois, where it will share an assembly line with the new Jeep Cherokee starting in 2027. The move was included in a USD 13-billion plan announced by Stellant...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/16

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 units. Jeep Compass and Renegade made up 81% of output at 21,854 units (i.e. drop of 39% YoY). The all-electric DS8 reached 1,248 units, and around 500 units of n...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/08

Jetour launches all-terrain hybrid SUV G700 in Dubai, UAE On September 13, Jetour made the overseas debut of its "All-terrain Premium Hybrid SUV," the G700 in Dubai, UAE.  The G700 has a bold, off-road design inspired by snowy mountain peaks. It features a user-friendly 15.6-inch touchscreen that includes a Qibla compass, a 17.3-inch screen for entertainment, and an 8.88-inch climate control. It also features an 18-speaker Lexicon audio system, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/15

Stellantis Melfi plant to restart production on August 25, 2025, with low output On August 19, multiple sources reported that Stellantis Melfi plant will restart production on August 25, 2025, but output will stay low. The old Jeep Compass is now fully discontinued, while the Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X will continue for a few more months. The Renegade will be built only as a mild hybrid until October 2025, while the 500X is seeing a small increa...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/20

IAA Mobility 2025: Opel to unveil high-performance GSE concept vehicle On August 13, Opel released teaser images of a new concept car ahead of its world premiere at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich during September 8–14, 2025. The design connects to the GSE sub-brand and evolves the Vauxhall Compass styling. The illuminated Opel wordmark is framed by slim horizontal and vertical lines. The concept links to Opel’s growing GSE lineup, following the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/13

llion on shipments of 28,000 (down 13%) and AOI of EUR 19 million    •    Maserati net revenue of EUR 369 million on shipments of 4,200 (down 35%) and AOI of EUR (139) million Stellantis plans to launch 10 new models in 2025, including three STLA Medium products in H2 2025, including the Jeep Compass, Citroën C5 Aircross and DS N°8, joining the recently launched Peugeot 3008, 5008 and Opel/Vauxhall Grandland.Ram 1500 pickups with the 5.7-...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/30

n 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 2025. Jeep Compass and Renegade made up 18,153 units (drop by 37% YoY), while small batches of the new DS8 (around 700 units) and other models (200 units) also s...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/08

Jeep highlights all-new Compass 4xe interior, trail-rated capability On July 7, the Jeep brand officially unveiled the all-new Compass 4xe interior, with a new dimension of design and functionality that sets it apart from every other version of the lineup. The seat fabric is coated in polyurethane, making it twice as resistant as conventional cloth and significantly easier to clean. The rear seatbacks feature an anti-scratch surface and are equip...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/08

Next-generation Jeep Compass increases efficiency with advanced aerodynamics On June 27, Jeep unveiled its all-new, next-generation Compass has enhanced aerodynamics and improved efficiency while retaining its signature bold, boxy design. The SUV is built on the advanced Stellantis STLA Medium platform in Italy. Key features include: a flat underbody that reduces air drag and offers off-road protection, Active Grille Shutters that close when not ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/27

a record with the largest single-vehicle export operation in the company’s history. A total of 4,006 units were shipped to Argentina from the Port of Suape aboard the dedicated Dover Highway (K-Line) vessel. The Jeep Renegade accounted for the largest share of exports at 26%, followed by the Jeep Compass with 25%, Fiat Toro (24%), Ram Rampage (16%), and Jeep Commander (9%). This shipment surpasses the previous record of 3,000 units set in May 2...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/27

nsforming through the various generations to the one that will make its debut later in 2025. Viewed in transition from last-generation KL, the 2026 Jeep Cherokee, codenamed KM, is a bit larger, sharing its STLA Large platform with the all-electric Wagoneer S and riding above the STLA Medium–based Compass in the company's lineup. The styling appears more conventionally aggressive than the KL Cherokee with a flatter roofline and upright front fas...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/26