For much of the year, tensions have been simmering 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 executive leader Carlos Tavares, Stellantis has ended those disputes. announcing a multimillion-dollar investment in Italian production and presenting a diversity of new models.
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Executives from Stellantis, including chairman John Elkann, met with Italian Industry Minister Adolfo Urso and trade union representatives earlier this week. During the discussions, Stellantis confirmed that all of its Italian plants will remain operational and pledged to invest €2 billion ($2.1 billion) into 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 factory in Pomigliano D’Arco, southern Italy, the STLA Small platform from 2028. The existing Panda will continue production at this plant until 2030, after which it will be replaced by a new generation model. Starting next year, the Melfi factory 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 by the end of 2025 and has committed to producing the urban vehicle there until 2032 or 2033. The site will also see an increase in electrified transmission production doubled. 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 factory in Modena would be the group’s new hub for high-end vehicles.
Stellantis also remains busy with its Atessa plant, where electric vans will continue to be deployed, adding a next-generation edition 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.