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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Stellantis executives, including chairman John Elkann, met with Italian Industry Minister Adolfo Urso and union representatives earlier this week. During the talks, Stellantis demonstrated that all of its Italian plants 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 from 2028. The existing Panda will continue production at this plant until 2030, after which it 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 car there until 2032 or 2033. The site will also see an increase in electrified dual-vehicle production. -clutch transmissions from 600,000 to 900,000 sets depending on the year. Meanwhile, Stellantis’ European boss Jean-Philippe Imparato announced that the Maserati plant in Modena will 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 reassured government officials that the group’s Turin facilities will continue to house the headquarters of its Fiat brands, although Stellantis’ fiscal base will remain in the Netherlands. He added that the group will not require any public funds for its planned investments.