will review construction on its battery cell plants in Kaiserslautern, Germany, and Termoli, Italy. The shift is due to a move towards producing low-cost batteries amidst decreasing demand for EVs. The joint venture may switch from NCM to LFP-based batteries to tap into the expanding mass market segment. On June 11, FIM-CISL and FIOM-CGIL unions announced that during the meeting discussion with ACC and the MIMIT, the Termoli gigafactory project ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/20

Wagoneer / Grand Wagoneer L. Dundee Engine Plant will receive USD 73 million to assemble, weld and test battery trays for the STLA Frame architecture and machine the front and rear beams for the STLA Large architecture, with production to begin in 2024 and 2026, respectively, alongside building the GME-T4 EVO, launching later in 2024, and new 1.6-liter, I-4 turbocharged engine with direct fuel injection and flexibility for hybrid-electric vehicle...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/30

Wagoneer / Grand Wagoneer L. Dundee Engine Plant will receive USD 73 million to assemble, weld and test battery trays for the STLA Frame architecture and machine the front and rear beams for the STLA Large architecture, with production to begin in 2024 and 2026, respectively, alongside building the GME-T4 EVO, launching later in 2024, and new 1.6-liter, I-4 turbocharged engine with direct fuel injection and flexibility for hybrid-electric vehicle...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/16

rom 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. The 2000cc GME engine is mainly exported to the U.S. but will soon be replaced by a U.S.-made engine, putting jobs at risk. The production of the smaller 1000 CC...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/15

strategy it has used before in other Italian factories. An early retirement plan is being prepared for workers close to retirement age. Those who qualify will be offered a lump-sum payment and extra monthly support to help them transition smoothly. The FIRE engine line has ended, the Nettuno V6 and GME 2.0L are paused, and production keeps declining. The planned gigafactory, once seen as the plant's future, has been delayed again until late 2025,...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/07

Stellantis to pause work at Termoli plant affecting 600 workers amid ongoing uncertainty On April 29, multiple sources reported that Stellantis will halt work at its Termoli plant from May 19 to 25, 2025, affecting 600 workers. The company has requested ordinary CIG (redundancy support) for the V6, GME, and GSE engine areas. Workers remain deeply concerned about the plant’s future, especially after the Gigafactory project came to a standstill. ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/02

Stellantis Termoli plant faces sharp decline as engine lines shut down On May 2, multiple sources reported that the 8-valve engine line has already shut down, and the 16-valve line will stop by summer 2025 in the Stellantis’ Termoli plant. Even premium engines such as the GME 2.0L and Maserati’s V6 Nettuno are now at risk. Currently, only GSE FireFly engines which are used in models such as the Fiat Panda and Alfa Romeo Tonale—are still bei...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/02

ill be also delivered to Saipa of Iran for installation in the Kia Pride. (From a Press release on Mar. 1, 2009) S&T Daewoo will supply steering knuckles to GM's compact sport utility vehicles (SUVs) over a five-year period starting from May 2011. S&T Daewoo will deliver these steering knuckles to GME (GM Europe), GMNA (GM North America), GMLA (GM Latin America), SGM (Shanghai GM), and GMI (GM India), expecting to generate 37.3 billion won in sa...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/01/27

d the Junior IBRIDA Q4. The INTENSA special series enhances models like the Giulia, Stelvio, Tonale, and Junior with exclusive details, premium materials, and advanced features. Each model boasts unique specifications, including the Tonale’s 280 hp plug-in hybrid Q4 engine, the Stelvio’s 280-hp GME turbo engine and dynamic suspension, the Giulia’s 280 gasoline engine and the Junior INTENSA, that features the 136 hp hybrid Q4 system. The Jun...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/11

e seven new models by 2013. Fiat presents the images and details of new Panda to be fully remodeled. After making its global debut at the Frankfurt International Motor Show, production will start in November before its launch in major European countries. The Fiat Panda is a compact model in the A segment, and the third generation for the 2012 model year will be the same five-door hatchback as its predecessor. With a length of 365 centimetres, a w...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/01/07

Wagoneer / Grand Wagoneer L. Dundee Engine Plant will receive USD 73 million to assemble, weld and test battery trays for the STLA Frame architecture and machine the front and rear beams for the STLA Large architecture, with production to begin in 2024 and 2026, respectively, alongside building the GME-T4 EVO, launching later in 2024, and new 1.6-liter, I-4 turbocharged engine with direct fuel injection and flexibility for hybrid-electric vehicle...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2024/12/18

announced another nine days of production stoppages in November 2024 at Pomigliano d'Arco, Pratola Serra, and Termoli plants in Italy. The measure is taken to align production with market conditions and optimize resources. The Termoli plant will halt the Fireline from November 11-24, 2024, and the GME/ GSE/ V6 lines on November 11, 15, 18, and 22. In the Pomigliano d'Arco plant, Panda production will pause on November 11, 14, 15, 18, 21, 22, 25,...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2024/12/12

announced another nine days of production stoppages in November 2024 at Pomigliano d'Arco, Pratola Serra, and Termoli plants in Italy. The measure is taken to align production with market conditions and optimize resources. The Termoli plant will halt the Fireline from November 11-24, 2024, and the GME/ GSE/ V6 lines on November 11, 15, 18, and 22. In the Pomigliano d'Arco plant, Panda production will pause on November 11, 14, 15, 18, 21, 22, 25,...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/17

n USD 73 million, DEP will be retooled to assemble, weld and test battery trays for the STLA Frame architecture and to machine the front and rear beams for the STLA Large architecture. Production will begin in 2024 and 2026, respectively.    •   The new components will be built alongside the GME-T4 EVO, launching later in 2024, and the new 1.6-liter, I-4 turbocharged engine with direct fuel injection and flexibility for hybrid-electric veh...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/12

GAC Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Co., Ltd. (GAC FCA) Viaggio (-2020), Ottimo (-2017); Jeep Cherokee (2015-2022), Jeep Commander (2018-2022), Jeep Commander PHV (CKD) (2019-2022); Engines (T-Jet, NA, Fire, TigerShark, GME, GSE); the Joint Venture of GAC and Stellantis Group--GAC FCA, Changsha Plant, June 2024, all major aspects of the insolvency proceedings are at an advanced stage, formerly GAC Fiat Automobiles Co., Ltd. GAC Fiat's Output : Vehic...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2024/09/04

s reported that the Stellantis Termoli plant is facing a severe production crisis with two new shutdowns scheduled from September 2 to 8, 2024 and September 23 to 29, 2024. Following several interruptions last July 2024, the plant is struggling due to decreased orders for ICE engines. Production of GME engines, which power models like the Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio, is declining as the industry shifts towards electric power. Stellantis has als...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/02

ation of social safety nets. Starting July 15, 2024, the redundancy fund will support workers until July 20, 2024, with potential extensions until the end of the month due to reduced production levels. Recent weeks have seen Stellantis request redundancy payments for production departments handling GME, GSE, and V6 engines, effective from July 15 to 20. Workers involved in the Fire engine range are expected to utilize social safety nets until Jul...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/16

Stellantis invests in Alliance Nickel, Australia for battery grade nickel and cobalt sulphate On April 28, Stellantis N.V. and Alliance Nickel Ltd (formerly GME Resources) signed a binding offtake agreement for the supply of 170,000 tons of nickel sulfate and 12,000 tons of cobalt sulfate in total over an initial five-year period. This represents approximately 40% of the forecast annual production of the NiWest Nickel-Cobalt Project in Western Au...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/28

Stellantis, GME Resources sign MOU for battery grade nickel and cobalt sulphate On October 10, Stellantis N.V. and GME Resources Ltd. announced the signing of a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the future sale of quantities of battery grade nickel and cobalt sulphate products from the NiWest Nickel-Cobalt Project in Western Australia.NiWest is an advanced nickel-cobalt development project and will produce approximately 90,000 tpa...

News  Updated at: 2022/10/12

GME Resources, Australia to supply battery metals to Stellantis  On October 10, Stellantis N.V. and GME Resources Limited (GME) announced the signing of a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) for the future sale of quantities of battery-grade nickel and cobalt sulphate products from the NiWest Nickel-Cobalt Project in Western Australia (“NiWest”). NiWest is an advanced nickel-cobalt development project and will produce approxi...

News  Updated at: 2022/10/10