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Tesla, BYD, Stellantis, and Volkswagen Face Italian Investigation for Potentially Deceptive EV Marketing
February 23, 2025 – The Italian Competition Authority (Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato, AGCM for short) has recently launched investigations into four automobile manufacturers: Tesla, BYD, Stellantis, and Volkswagen, accusing them of suspected unfair business practices. According to the AGCM, these four carmakers are charged with providing misleading information to consumers regarding the…
Stellantis Takes on Autonomous Driving with ‘Hands-Free, Eyes-Free’ AutoDrive L3+
February 21, 2025 – Stellantis, the automotive giant with a footprint spanning both Europe and America, has announced the launch of its first “hands-free, eyes-free” partial autonomous driving feature, dubbed STLA AutoDrive. This innovation promises to offer a reprieve to drivers yearning to “reclaim valuable time” amidst congested traffic. However, Stellantis has refrained from immediately…
Stellantis Italian Factory Hits 68-Year Low: Private Car Production Falls 46%
January 4, 2025 – According to a report published by Reuters on January 3rd, automaker Stellantis has experienced a significant drop in production at its Italian factories in 2024. The output fell by 37% compared to the previous year, marking the lowest level since 1956 and sparking concerns within the industry. The FIM-CISL union revealed…
Stellantis to Produce New Model in Italy, While Pure Electric Vehicle Output Remains Limited
December 18, 2024 – According to a recent report by Reuters, Stellantis has allocated a new mass-market vehicle model to one of its Italian factories, as outlined in a long-term production plan submitted to the Italian government this week. Sources indicate that the new model could be manufactured at either the Pomigliano d’Arco plant, located…
Stellantis to Shut Down Historic Luton Plant After 120 Years: Promises Fair Treatment for All Employees
November 28, 2024 – Stellantis, the parent company of the British automotive brand Vauxhall, announced yesterday its decision to shut down its car manufacturing plant in Luton, UK, where Vauxhall has been producing vehicles since 1905, and consolidate its operations in the country. Currently employing around 1,100 workers, the Luton plant manufactures internal combustion engine…
Stellantis Unveils STLA Frame: A Versatile Platform for Full-Size Pickups and SUVs
November 20, 2024 – Stellantis has unveiled its third multi-energy platform, named STLA Frame, specifically designed for full-size body-on-frame pickup trucks and SUVs. According to the company, the STLA Frame platform aims to deliver class-leading range, with a range-extending electric vehicle (REEV) capable of reaching up to 1,100 kilometers and a battery-electric vehicle (BEV) version…
Stellantis to Decide Fate of UK Factories in Coming Weeks Amid Zero-Emission Mandate
October 17, 2024 – Following months of dialogue with the UK government regarding the mandatory sales of zero-emission vehicles, Stellantis NV CEO Carlos Tavares has revealed that the company is on the cusp of making a critical decision about its future in Britain. The automaker, which owns the British brand Vauxhall, had previously cautioned in…
Stellantis CEO Warns: EU Tariffs on Chinese EVs to Hasten Closure of Local Auto Plants
October 16, 2024 – Reuters reported that on the 15th local time, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares issued a warning: the tariffs imposed by the European Union (EU) on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) would accelerate the closure of local automobile manufacturing plants in Europe. In Tavares’s view, imposing tariffs on Chinese EVs would compel Chinese automakers…
Facing Profit Decline, Stellantis Considers Shutting Down or Selling Unprofitable Brands
July 29, 2024 – Following a significant drop in profits during the first half of this year, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has indicated a possible sale of the company’s underperforming brands. In an interview on the 26th, as reported by Autocar, Tavares warned, “If they are not profitable, we will shut them down. We cannot…
Stellantis CEO: We’re Ready to Take on Chinese Electric Vehicles in Europe
July 26, 2024 – Stellantis, the automotive giant, has declared its commitment to tackling the formidable impact of Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) on the European market. At the opening ceremony of a new electric vehicle production line in Serbia, CEO Carlos Tavares stated, “We are poised to face the fierce challenge posed by Chinese automakers…
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