Stellantis Goiana plant in Brazil achieves highest-ever April exports On May 26, Stellantis reported record-breaking results for April 2025, with its Goiana Automotive Hub in Pernambuco achieving its highest-ever monthly export volume since its 2015 inauguration. The plant exported 7,194 vehicles in April alone, totaling 17,479 units from January to April. The Jeep Compass led exports, accounting for 36% of April shipments, followed by the Jeep R...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/27

Jeep to produce Avenger model in Brazil from 2026 On May 14, Jeep announced that the Avenger SUV will be produced and sold in Brazil starting in 2026. This marks a milestone in celebration of the brand’s 10 years of local manufacturing and over 1 million SUVs sold since 2015. The Avenger will join the Renegade, Compass, and Commander, all produced in Brazil, strengthening Jeep’s position in the national market. This expansion reflects Jeep’...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/15

Stellantis will not say when, if new Jeep Compass will come to U.S. On May 5, Jeep unveiled the redesigned next-gen Compass SUV in Europe, but while European customers are able to order one now, with deliveries set for later this year, Stellantis remains unclear when or if the crossover will eventually be offered in North America.  The original plan was to build the next-generation Compass at the plant in Melfi, Italy as well as the plant in Bra...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/08

Acconeer, Sweden provides A121 Radar Sensor for new Jeep Compass On May 6, Acconeer announced that the kick sensor of the new Jeep Compass is powered by its A121 Radar Sensor.  Designed to withstand outdoor environments, the sensor delivers reliable and precise detections in any weather. The accuracy of the A121 radar sensor prevents false triggers from passing pedestrians or objects to ensure the sensor activates only when you need it. Based on...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/07

Jeep unveils next-generation Compass C-SUV on STLA Medium platform On May 6, Stellantis launched the latest generation of its Jeep Compass C-SUV in Italy, produced at the Melfi plant.  It is built on the advanced STLA Medium platform by Stellantis, designed for electric vehicles in the C and D segments. This platform supports long range, fast charging, strong performance, and good efficiency at a reasonable cost. The new Compass is 4.55 meters l...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/06

KAMAZ, Russia starts serial painting of Kompas truck cabins at new cabin frame plant On May 5, KAMAZ announced that it has started the serial painting of Kompas truck cabins at the Cabin Frame Plant (CFP) of PJSC KAMAZ. The Compass 9 (with and without a berth) and the Compass 12 (with a berth) models are currently being painted in the serial process. The development of Compass 5 model is planned for Q2 2025. The paint and varnish are applied usi...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/06

ng, Indiana Transmission, Kokomo Transmission and Kokomo Casting who were put on temporary layoff when production was paused the week of April 7 also will return to work to support the Windsor operations," the company said in a statement.  The Toluca Assembly Plant in Mexico, which builds the Jeep Compass crossover and Jeep Wagoneer S electric SUV, will remain idle through the end of April. Warren Truck Assembly Plant, which builds Jeep Wagoneer...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/23

ally launched in Brazil, debuting with two models, the Omoda E5 compact electric SUV and the Jaecoo 7 compact plug-in hybrid SUV. The vehicles will be initially imported, though manufacturing in Brazil should begin before 2028. The Omoda E5 is a compact SUV-coupe with dimensions similar to the Jeep Compass. It will be offered in two versions: a fully electric one, which debuts first, and a full hybrid one. The electric version of the Omoda E5 has...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/17

and Europe, caused by extended holiday breaks and product transitions. In North America, shipments decreased by 20% to 82,000 units, compared to Q1 2024, primarily due to January’s extended holiday downtime and the gradual start of 2025 Ram Heavy Duty truck production. However, U.S. sales of Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, and Ram 1500/2500 rose over 10% year-on-year, and March saw the highest new retail orders since July 2023. In enlarged Europe...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/14

nd 20% by Maserati Grecale (including the electric version). Pomigliano plant: produced 37,097 units i.e., a decline of 36.9% from 58,830 units in Q1, 2024. Melfi plant: produced 8,890 units i.e., drop of 64.6% from 25,100 units in Q1, 2024. After stopping 500X production, the plant now builds Jeep Compass (8,675 units) and Jeep Renegade, with the DS8 starting production at 200 units. Atessa plant: commercial vehicle production reached 49,367 uni...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/09

ding to the Unifor union president there. Stellantis’ plant in Brampton, Ontario, has already been shut down for retooling. In Mexico, the Toluca Assembly Plant will pause production for the month of April starting on April 7, Stellantis spokeswoman Jodi Tinson said. That facility builds the Jeep Compass and Wagoneer S electric SUV. Stellantis’ other Mexico assembly plant in Saltillo that produces Ram heavy-duty pickups will continue operatin...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/04

poration (DFMC) and Stellantis N.V., was incorporated into DFMC’s New Energy Vehicle (NEV) business landscape. Concurrently, the company launched Hedmos, an independent sub-brand for NEVs. The name, Hedmos, is a combination of “head” and “most”, signifying a leadership second to none. The compass-inspired brand logo represents daring exploration of NEV technologies. Based on light French aesthetics, Hedmos models adopt a minimalistic de...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/27

land’s Automotive Human Resource Development Academy (AHRDA) pointed out that workers without rapid upskilling and reskilling will struggle to transition to other sectors increasingly reliant on automation, robotics, and AI, particularly for SMEs in the automotive industry. Based on the Krungthai COMPASS’s analysis, the transition from ICE vehicles to EVs threatens to displace over 100,000 workers in Thailand. Japan's Ministry of Economy, Tra...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/17

ojects across Ontario and Quebec:    •    Ford has dropped plans for three-row EV SUVs at its Oakville Assembly Plant, where it will now build full-size Super Duty pickups.    •    Stellantis paused retooling of its Brampton Assembly Plant, where it is to build the next-generation Jeep Compass.    •    Volkswagen subsidiary PowerCo has done little other than level land at its CAD 7 billion EV battery plant in St. Thomas, Ontar...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/14

Stellantis to reveal Next-Generation Jeep Compass in Europe, produce in Melfi, Italy On March 4, Stellantis announced that the global reveal of the all-new Jeep Compass will take place in Europe this spring. European production of the Next-generation Compass, built on the STLA Medium platform, remains on track to begin this year in Melfi, Italy. The new Jeep Compass will offer an expanded powertrain lineup to meet the diverse needs and preference...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/04

Jeep to discontinue diesel-powered Compass Limited TD350 in Brazil On February 13, it was announced that Jeep will discontinuation the diesel-powered Compass Limited TD350 in Brazil. This version featured a 2.0-liter turbo diesel engine with 170 hp, 35.5 kgfm of torque, and 4x4 traction.  The discontinuation is due to the global end of production for this engine and stricter emissions regulations under Proconve L8 in 2025. The same engine was al...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/21

Stellantis halts work on new Jeep Compass at plant in Brampton, Ontario On February 20, Stellantis announced that is temporarily halting all activity at the Brampton Assembly Plant in Canada, effective immediately, as it reevaluates its strategy for the next-generation electrified Jeep Compass that was scheduled to start production there in early 2026. Stellantis did not specify how long activity would be paused. The company plans to decide what ...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/21

pected to begin this year. The brand also aims to participate in the São Paulo Auto Show in November. Stellantis is currently working on establishing a dedicated dealer network. The first model for Brazil will be the C10 SUV, followed by the recently unveiled B10, which would compete with the Jeep Compass. Other international markets, including Europe and Asia, will also receive these models. (AutoIndústria on January 30, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/06

Porto Real plant in Rio de Janeiro exported over 20,000 vehicles, an 18% increase, while the Goiana Automotive Hub in Pernambuco achieved its highest export volume ever, shipping 37,000 vehicles, a 35% growth. Top exported models included the Fiat Strada (26,034 units), Jeep Renegade (13,223), Jeep Compass (10,621), Fiat Fiorino (8,827), Fiat Pulse (8,799), and Fiat Mobi (6,559). Other notable exports were the Ram Rampage (5,864), Fiat Toro (5,73...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/25

Jeep announces new models line-up for 2025 in Brussels Motor Show On January 10, Stellantis announced that the Jeep Avenger’s range will expand with the 4xe version in 2025, offering three powertrains, two transmissions, and two drivetrain options. Deliveries start in April 2025. In mid-2025, Jeep will launch the all-new Compass, built on a multi-energy platform with BEV, PHEV, and hybrid powertrains offering up to 650 km of electric range. Lat...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/13