Stellantis recognizes DEKRA Automotive EMC laboratory in Taiwan On August 20, DEKRA announced that its EMC Laboratory in Taiwan has been officially approved by Stellantis, making it the third DEKRA site worldwide, alongside Italy and Korea. With this approval, DEKRA Taiwan is now authorized to provide EMC testing for 16 Stellantis brands. In Taiwan, DEKRA’s Automotive EMC Laboratory is also approved to provide testing services for GM, Volkswage...

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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...

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e Pixel Box console, and at least 485 litres of boot space (expandable to 1,580 litres with rear seats folded). In Ultimate trim, the SUV offers up to 483 km of range, while other versions will reach 501 km. A 73 kWh battery can recharge from 20–80% in about 30 minutes at a fast charger. Based on Stellantis South Africa press release...

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nd active spoiler adjust downforce for better stability. Inside, there’s a lightweight sport seat, a minimalist steering wheel, and key info shown on a head-up display. Sensors detect nearby vehicles, with illuminated fabric panels warning the driver when something enters the blind spot. Based on Stellantis press release...

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Stellantis Atessa plant resumes production after summer break with reduced workforce and daily output On August 19, multiple sources reported that the Stellantis Atessa plant has resumed work after the summer break, but now employs 400 fewer workers due to redundancy programs. The plant can build 970 vehicles per day with three shifts, but only two shifts are running, producing about 650 vehicles daily since the night shift was suspended few mont...

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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...

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Stellantis showcases locally developed Bio-Hybrid technology at Rio Innovation Week 2025 in Brazil On August 18, Stellantis Brazil announced that it has showcased the locally developed Bio-Hybrid technology at the Rio Innovation Week 2025, which was held in Rio de Janeiro from August 12–15. This hybrid system created by its South American Tech Center, which is already available in the Fiat Pulse Hybrid, combines electricity and flex-fuel therma...

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mpany is expected to expand into a full range of SSCBs with different power ratings. The customer is nearing completion of their SSCB prototype testing and is about to start gathering feedback on this new product from their end customers ahead of the B-TRAN®-enabled product launch later this year. Stellantis has approved a purchase order for custom B-TRAN devices aimed at multiple electric vehicle (EV) applications. This marks a key win that cou...

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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...

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Stellantis Zaragoza plant, Spain resumes full production ahead of electrification shift On August 18, multiple sources reported that Stellantis has resumed the production of the Peugeot 208, Opel Corsa, and Lancia Ypsilon at its Figueruelas (Zaragoza) plant, Spain. About 5,000 workers have been mobilized to keep up the pace of work. The two production lines are running at full capacity based on orders, with higher output on second shift when line...

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Stellantis unveils Ram Dakota Nightfall Concept in Brazil On August 13, Stellantis Brazil unveiled the Ram Dakota Nightfall Concept in São Paulo, previewing the all-new mid-size pickup set to launch in 2026 in Brazil and other South American markets. The Dakota will be the second model produced at Stellantis’ Córdoba plant, Argentina pickup hub, reinforcing Ram’s position as the only brand exclusively dedicated to pickups in the region. The...

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Stellantis opens circular auto parts vehicle dismantling center in Brazil On August 14, Stellantis inaugurated its first Vehicle Dismantling Center in Osasco, São Paulo, becoming the first automaker in South America with a dedicated facility for dismantling end-of-life or damaged vehicles. The BRL 13 million investment is part of the company’s global Circular Economy strategy and is expected to create about 150 jobs. The center can dismantle u...

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ar design elements inspired by the Opel Manta 400 rally car. Motorsport influence continues inside with a futuristic lightweight driver’s seat and a visible roll cage, built for racing performance while ensuring comfort and safety. Opel will reveal the car’s name and more details soon. Based on Stellantis press release...

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0 minutes using a public fast charger, and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is achieved in 6.1 seconds. Regarding safety and handling, the Grandland Electric AWD includes ESP with Trailer Stability Management, four drive modes and Frequency Selective Damping for improved ride comfort and stability. (Stellantis press release on August 12, 2025)...

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Nexen Tire to supply OE tires for Citroën’s C5 and C5 Aircross models On August 11, Nexen Tire announced its latest original equipment (OE) partnership with Stellantis to supply tires for the Citroën C5 and C5 Aircross models, growing its presence in the European OE market. Under this agreement, Nexen Tire’s N'FERA Sport summer tire, sized 225/60R18 104V XL, has been approved for factory installation on Citroën’s popular C-segment SUVs....

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rting price of USD 79,995 and adds new “Jailbreak” customization options with millions of possible combinations. Every 2026 Durango delivers best-in-class towing of up to 8,700 pounds, with orders opening in August for the GT and Hellcat and later this year for the R/T, ahead of Q4 deliveries. (Stellantis press release on August 8, 2025)...

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Julong Science & Technology opens new plant in Mexico On August 8, it was reported that Nanjing Julong Science & Technology Co., a Chinese specialist in modified engineering plastics, inaugurated its first plant outside China in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico. The plant, located in the VYNMSA Industrial Park Sector II, is a 4,540 square-meter facility strategically positioned near Stellantis and General Motors plants and features advanced extrusion technol...

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In September 2025, Leapmotor will launch its first global B-Series model, i.e., the B10 electric C-SUV, which is built on the LEAP3.5 architecture. It offers 17 driver-assistance systems, a smart cockpit, two battery options i.e., up to 361 km or 434 km range, and fast-charging capability. Based on Stellantis press release...

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Leapmotor’s first electric SUV shipment arrives to Brazil On August 6, it was reported that Stellantis completed the first shipment of Leapmotor electric SUVs to Brazil. This marks the brand’s upcoming debut in the local market with the C10 and B10 models. Although the official launch date has not been announced, both vehicles will be sold through a newly established network of dedicated dealerships in major Brazilian cities. The initial ship...

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locally manufactured vehicles fell 1.0% yoy to 198,054 units, while imported vehicles increased 9.4% yoy to 45,184 units. Vehicle sales in July consisted of 181,809 passenger cars, 48,450 light commercial vehicles, 10,598 trucks, and 2,381 buses. Among passenger vehicle sales by brand in the month, FCA sold 40,978 units (22.5% share), VW sold 35,926 units (19.8% share), GM sold 20,104 units (11.1% share), Hyundai sold 16,134 units (8.9% share), a...

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