Stellantis pledges €5 bn R&D spend and new partners for Maserati and Italian factories

Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa told parliament that the group will invest €5 billion in research and innovation in Italy over the next five years, including more than €1 billion for a new generation of large commercial vehicles at the Atessa plant. The company confirmed that the Cassino and Modena sites will receive strategic manufacturing partners to revive the Maserati brand, stressing that Maserati is “not for sale” and that two “important partners” are in advanced talks. A new Maserati Grecale is slated for launch in 2027, while a new Alfa Romeo model will be produced at Melfi by 2028. At the Pomigliano plant near Naples, Stellantis plans to build at least two affordable electric cars – priced around €15 000 – with a third model possible, using a 51 %‑49 % joint‑venture structure similar to its existing partnerships with Chinese firms. Filosa also noted a rebound in Italian output: registrations up nearly 15 % and production up over 16 % in the first five months of 2026, with a 30 % drop in temporary lay‑offs. He highlighted the high cost of electricity in Italy (about €205 /MWh versus €90‑100 /MWh in Spain and France) as a competitive challenge. In parallel, Iveco announced that its integration with Tata Motors is expected to be completed by the third quarter of 2026, and the group reiterated its €60 billion global plan to launch 60 new models by 2030.

Overall, the announcements outline a broad strategy to strengthen Stellantis’s premium and electric‑vehicle portfolio, boost factory utilisation, and secure the future of Italy’s automotive sector.