Stellantis reports US sales rise, Mexico record and brand developments
Stellantis posted a 5 % increase in U.S. deliveries in the first half of 2026, shipping 634,187 vehicles. Jeep, Ram and Dodge models led the recovery, with Jeep Grand Wagoneer up 43 % and Ram 1500 sales rising 14 % YoY.
In Mexico, the group achieved its best second‑quarter ever, selling 24,086 units – a 19 % jump – and setting a new June record of 8,559 vehicles. RAM was the top seller, while the newly added Leapmotor brand contributed strongly in its debut month.
The Stellantis plant in Betim, Brazil, celebrated its 50‑year anniversary. The facility employs over 17,000 workers and can produce 650,000 cars annually, making it a key hub for models such as the Fiat Strada, Argo and Peugeot Partner.
FIAT unveiled a micromobility ecosystem in Rome, featuring the electric quadricycle Topolino, the three‑wheel commercial TRIS and the concept Multiplina that reimagines the classic Fiat 600 Multipla for urban use.
Stellantis confirmed that the historic Italian marque Autobianchi remains in the group’s portfolio, with no current plans to revive production, signalling a strategic brand‑preservation move.
Jean‑Philippe Imparato’s departure after 36 years sparked debate in France over the growing influence of Italian managers within Stellantis’s governance.
At the Eco 2026 Mobility Festival, Giuseppina Fusco of the Fondazione Caracciolo highlighted the need for connected‑vehicle technology and driver training, noting that advanced braking systems can cut crash rates by 40‑45 %.