FISMIC and unions raise alarm over future of Stellantis Termoli plant amid job cuts On May 14, the FISMIC union announced that it has met with all union reps from FIM, UILM, FISMIC, and UGLM present on May 14, 2025. The focus was on job security and the Stellantis Termoli plant’s future. The growing concern over the planned closure of the FIRE engine department, which employs about 450 people. The remaining departments also face uncertainty. Th...

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Remsons, India to supply control cables to Stellantis North America On May 15, Remsons Industries Limited announced that it had received the business award from Stellantis N.V., North America, for the supply of control cables. Delivery schedules for this contract will commence from the next financial year onwards. Valued at INR 3 billion, it is one of the largest orders in Remsons’ history. The partnership with Stellantis North America will see...

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Stellantis introduces DS N°4 premium compact hatchback On May 14, DS Automobiles introduced the N°4, a premium compact hatchback. The N°4, the facelifted model of DS 4 receiving the new name based on the  'N°' naming strategy, has a 4.4-m overall length, 1.87-m width, and 1.47-m height, with a 2.67-m wheelbase. It offers three electrified powertrains: a 100% electric E-TENSE version delivering 213 hp and 343 Nm of torque with a 58.3 kWh batt...

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ional appeal. Future GSE models will pair bold design with performance-focused chassis setups that promise thrilling, emissions-free driving experiences. Opel aims to create vehicles that remain stable at high speeds, in corners, and during braking. More announcements are expected later this year. (Stellantis press release on May 14, 2025)...

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engthening Jeep’s position in the national market. This expansion reflects Jeep’s continued commitment to offering robust, comfortable, and technology-rich vehicles tailored to the adventurous spirit of Brazilian consumers. Further details about the locally built Avenger will be released soon. (Stellantis Brazil on May 14, 2025)...

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Stellantis starts Fiat Titano production at Cordoba plant in Argentina On May 13, Stellantis announced the start of production of the Fiat Titano midsize pickup at its Cordoba Automotive Hub in Argentina. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to establish Cordoba as a regional export hub for pickups. Stellantis also begins a project to produce the robust MultiJet 2.2 engine locally.  The strategy includes a USD 385 million investment, t...

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gency braking and adaptive cruise control. Leapmotor plans to launch a new model annually over the next three years. They will be affordable and sustainable electric vehicles with an excellent level of quality, equipped with intelligent technologies designed to simplify the lives of their users.  (Stellantis on May 13, 2025)...

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NextStar Energy prepares plant in Windsor, Ontario for battery cell production On May 8, NextStar Energy announced it is nearing completion of the final phase of its joint venture plant in Windsor, Ontario, having begun construction in 2022.    The joint venture formed by LG Energy Solution and Stellantis, started battery module production in October 2024 in phase one of the project.  As construction of the 4.23-million-square-foot plant is re...

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Stellantis begins pre-production of new Fiat 500 hybrid at Mirafiori plant, Italy On May 12, Stellantis Italy started assembling the first pre-production units of the new Fiat 500 Hybrid at its Mirafiori plant in Turin. This is an important step as the model moves closer to full production, which is planned to begin in November (Q4 2025). The new 500 will feature a hybrid engine. Over 70% of the 500s built at Mirafiori are exported, making it a s...

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Stellantis nears CEO decision, Antonio Filosa leading candidate Stellantis is approaching the end of its search for a new chief executive officer, with Americas boss Antonio Filosa emerging as the leading candidate, according to people familiar with the matter. Stellantis is closing in on a final decision, said the people, and the situation remains fluid. The people said the board led by Chairman John Elkann could end up picking someone other tha...

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Stellantis reintroduces Fiat Argo in Argentine market On April 29, Stellantis announced that Fiat reintroduced the Argo model to the Argentine market. The vehicle offers the new DRIVE 1.3 MT variant. The Argo features a 1.3L Firefly engine delivering 99 hp at 6,000 rpm and 130 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission and FWD. The model includes 15” alloy wheels, daytime running lights, a rear spoiler, and heated rear...

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Detroit Three automaker group blasts Trump UK trade deal as unfair On May 8, an industry group representing General Motors, Ford and Stellantis blasted President Trump's trade deal with the UK, saying it would harm the U.S. auto sector. "Under this deal, it will now be cheaper to import a UK vehicle with very little U.S. content than a USMCA compliant vehicle from Mexico or Canada that is half American parts," said the American Automotive Policy ...

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Stellantis delays adding third shift at Windsor Assembly, production to fluctuate Stellantis will not soon be adding a third shift to its Windsor Assembly Plant and production may fluctuate over the next 12 weeks. Unifor Local 444 told its members in a memo “the expected addition of a third shift at the Windsor Assembly Plant in the second half of 2025 will be postponed until 2026”, though did not say why. Stellantis Canada confirmed the deci...

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SJS Enterprise, India updates about new order wins, capacity expansion progress and new products On May 8, S.J.S. Enterprises Limited announced that it secured new orders from multiple clients during Q4 FY 2025, including Mahindra & Mahindra, Stellantis, Royal Enfield, TVS Motor, Atomberg, Bajaj Auto, Samsung, and Visteon. In addition, Hero MotoCorp was added to its list of customers, with significant orders booked in April 2025. With this, SJS i...

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Stellantis Spain collaborates with Galicia government for 2025–2027 plan to strengthen Vigo plant On May 8, Stellantis' Extended Europe Region Director discussed the Vigo plant’s competitiveness, its local supplier network, and how the Galician government can support the sector through its 2025–2027 Automotive Master Plan during the meeting with the President of the Galician Regional Government at Stellantis' Turin headquarters. During the ...

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FIOM-CGIL confirms 200 job cuts at Stellantis Termoli plant amid ongoing uncertainty On May 8, FIOM-CGIL union confirmed that 200 more workers are set to leave Stellantis’ Termoli plant, Italy, through voluntary redundancies, in addition to recent job cuts shared with local unions.The union warns that job losses are rising due to a lack of new investments, slow arrival of new models, and no real progress on the Termoli gigafactory project. At t...

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A) announced that Brazilian vehicle sales (including trucks and buses) decreased 5.5% YOY to 208,704 units in April 2025. Vehicle sales in April consisted of 152,133 passenger cars; 15,025 light commercial vehicles; 9,345 trucks; and 2,201 buses. Among passenger vehicle sales by brand in the month, FCA sold 33,860 units (22.3% share), VW sold 26,691 units (17.5%), Hyundai sold 16,052 units (10.6%), GM sold 16,024 units (10.5%) and Toyota sold 12,...

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eshed 2026 Grand Cherokee will continue to be assembled in Detroit, Michigan.  The updated Grand Cherokee will be available as a two-row, three-row L and plug-in hybrid 4xe, the latter a top three selling PHEV in America.  The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee will arrive at U.S. dealers later in 2025.  (Stellantis release on May 8, 2025)...

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Stellantis Italy to cut 500 jobs in Melfi plant via voluntary exits On May 7, the FIOM-CGIL, CUB, and FISMIC unions announced that 500 job cuts were confirmed at the Stellantis Melfi plant, Italy. The unions criticized the move, highlighting the lack of a new CEO and no clear industrial plan to revive Italian operations. FIOM-CGIL sees this as part of a wider plan to reduce Stellantis' presence in Italy and has refused to sign off on the redundan...

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Stellantis Mirafiori plant restarts with Fiat 500e and Maserati production On May 7, multiple sources reported that the production has resumed at the Mirafiori plant on May 5, following a long pause caused partly by upgrades to prepare for the upcoming FIAT 500 hybrid, which is set to launch in a few months. For now, operations are limited to a single shift due to low demand for the electric 500, but there are no planned production stoppages in M...

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