er 2026 with the same 1.2 PureTech engine of 130 hp paired with 6-speed AISIN automatic transmission. DS Automobiles will introduce a new diesel version of the DS N°4 crossover coupe in April 2026, powered by a 1.5 BlueHDi engine (of 130 hp) paired with 8-speed automatic transmission. The new Jeep Compass will launch in Ukraine in April 2026. Built on the STLA Medium platform, it offers features such as the Selec-Terrain system and all-wheel dri...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

Stellantis supplier dispute stops Mexican plant, threatens Canadian operations On March 25, Stellantis filed a lawsuit in a Michigan court against ZF Foxconn Chassis Modules, who the company alleged stopped shipments to a plant in Mexico, disrupting production of the Jeep Cherokee and Compass models. The original dispute dates back to December 2025, when Stellantis said its U.S. affiliate paid more than USD 26 million and agreed to price increase...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

plant, Italy, on February 26, 2026, due to a shortage of components on the assembly line. This comes as the factory was slowly recovering production after internal reorganization. A third night shift had recently been added in some departments to support the launch of new models, including the Jeep Compass Hybrid. Based on multiple sources...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/26

anufacturing, engineering, and supply chain in India and overseas. FIAPL has produced more than 1.37 million vehicles since its inception and currently manufactures around 222,000 vehicles per year, employing almost 5,000 people. The Ranjangaon, Pune facility builds four Jeep models for Stellantis (Compass, Meridian, Grand Cherokee (CKD), and Wrangler (CKD)) and three Tata Motors passenger vehicles (Nexon, Altroz, and Curvv), supported by in‑ho...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/10

Stellantis starts Jeep Cherokee hybrid production for national market in Mexico On February 9, the first hybrid Jeep Cherokee for the Mexican market rolled off the production line at the Stellantis Toluca Complex in Mexico. The Toluca plant will serve as a manufacturing and export hub for Jeep Cherokee Hybrid, which becomes the fourth Jeep brand model produced in the country following Compass, Wagoneer S, and Recon. The facility is the sole site ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/10

e) and Ford sold 2,857 units (7.6% share). The VW T-Cross was the best-selling passenger vehicle in January with 5,741 units, followed by the VW Polo with 5,699 units, Fiat Argo with 5,177 units, VW Tera with 4,992 units, Chevrolet Onix with 4,948 units, Chevrolet Tracker with 4,532 units, and Jeep Compass with 4,503 units. The Fiat Strada was the best-selling commercial vehicle in January with 10,541 units, followed by the Toyota Hilux with 4,13...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/07

Stellantis to start third shift at Melfi plant, Italy On February 4, multiple sources reported that Stellantis is discussing the process of increasing production at the Melfi plant. The gradual increase in productivity is expected starting February 10, 2026.   Stellantis will also plan third shift at this plant in conjunction with the production of the new Jeep Compass hybrid, alongside the future introduction of DS 7, DS 8, and Lancia Gamma in ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/06

6.2%), and RAM sold 2,224 vehicles (6.0%). The VW T-Cross was the best-selling passenger vehicle in January with 5,741 units, followed by the VW Polo with 5,699 units, Fiat Argo with 5,177 units, VW Tera with 4,992 units, Chevrolet Onix with 4,948 units, Chevrolet Tracker with 4,532 units, and Jeep Compass with 4,503 units. The Fiat Strada was the best-selling commercial vehicle in January with 10,541 units, followed by the Toyota Hilux with 4,13...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/04

aggressively courting new automakers, including Hyundai Motor Co., Volkswagen AG and Chinese companies, Joly said. Joly said in December the government was formally serving Stellantis with a notice of default on its taxpayer-backed financial aid after it canceled plans in October to build the Jeep Compass in Ontario. (Detroit News article on January 30, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/03

hird shift comes with a new production setup across body shop, assembly, painting, quality, and finishing areas. This will raise output to about 840 vans per day. Stellantis Melfi plant, Italy, will also restart the third shift from February 10, 2026. New work schedules and the start of hybrid Jeep Compass production are expected to increase annual output to around 150,000 vehicles. From February 10, work schedules across Melfi will change signif...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/30

Jeep announced updated lineup at 2026 Brussels Motor Show On January 9, Stellantis announced Jeep’s expanded electrified lineup at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show. The lineup is led by the Avenger Black Edition, now open for orders, alongside the all-new Compass range. The Compass e-Hybrid Plug-In delivers a combined system output of 225 hp, offering more than 90 km of electric range in the combined cycle and over 100 km in urban driving, with a t...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/12

ducts 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 the DS E-TENSE FE25, and special editions,on January 9, 2026. Jeep will debut the Avenger Black Edition and present the new Compass 4xe in its global public debut, alongside the Wagoneer S for Europe. Lancia will show the Ypsilon HF Integrale rally car for the first time at...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/18

rake assembly as part of a project to localize disc brake production in Russia. KAMAZ Brake Systems LLC is a subsidiary of KAMAZ PJSC. The company has developed a modern automated assembly line for 17.5”-, 19.5”-, and 22.5”-disc brakes. These brakes will be used in KAMAZ K5 trucks, the future Compass vehicle range, passenger vehicles, and trailers. The new assembly line can produce up to 90,000 brake assemblies per year. Based on Kamaz pres...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/16

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