For much of the year, tensions have risen between Stellantis and the Italian government over the automaker’s long-term commitments to the country. Now, just two weeks after the resignation of former chief executive Carlos Tavares, Stellantis has put an end to those disputes by announcing a multibillion-dollar investment in Italian production and introducing a variety of new models.
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Stellantis executives, including President John Elkann, met with Italian Industry Minister Adolfo Urso and union representatives earlier this week. During the discussions, Stellantis demonstrated that all of its Italian factories would be operational and pledged to invest 2 billion euros ($2. 1 billion) in the local market next year.
New Alfa Romeo models
The Cassino factory will be responsible for the production of 3 giant styles. Starting next year, it will build the next-generation Alfa Romeo Stelvio and the 2026 replacement for the Giulia sports sedan. Both styles are expected to be available in electric versions, although hybrid features will also be offered. Additionally, according to Reuters, an unspecified Alfa flagship model will be produced at the same site.
Lancia, Jeep, Fiat and DS
Stellantis has announced that at least two compact models will be built at its Pomigliano D’Arco plant in southern Italy, the STLA Small platform starting in 2028. The existing Panda will continue production at this plant until 2030, after which which will be replaced. through a next generation model. Starting next year, the Melfi plant will produce electric and hybrid versions of the Jeep Compass, Lancia Gamma fastback and DS 7, followed by the all-electric DS 8.
At the Mirafiori site, Stellantis plans to start building a hybrid edition of the 500 in late 2025 and has committed to producing the city vehicle there until 2032 or 2033. The site will also see production of electrified drivetrains double. clutch, expanding from 600,000 to 900,000 sets depending on the year. At the same time, Stellantis’ European boss, Jean-Philippe Imparato, announced that Maserati’s Modena factory would be the group’s new center for high-end vehicles.
Stellantis is also keeping busy with its Atessa facility, where large electric vans will continue to roll out, including a next-gen version in 2027.
Additionally, Imparato also assured government officials that the organization’s Turin facilities will continue to space the headquarters of its Fiat brands, although Stellantis’ tax base will remain in the Netherlands. He added that the organization will not want any public investment for the planned investments.