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Stellantis restructuring, model plans, and leadership shifts

Overview

In late 2026, Stellantis implemented strategic shifts to manage production volumes and market demand. To address a slowdown in electric vehicle adoption in Europe, the company is expanding its diesel engine lineup across at least seven models. In Morocco, the Kénitra industrial complex will produce the Fiat Grizzly and Fastback models using the Smart Car platform. In Europe, manufacturing restarts are underway. The Mirafiori plant in Italy is resuming production of Fiat 500 Hybrid vehicles, while the Figueruelas plant in Spain prepares to produce its first vehicle of Chinese origin on a renovated line. To manage fluctuating volumes, Stellantis has utilized solidarity contracts at the Termoli and Pomigliano d’Arco plants in Italy. In Italy, the Melfi manufacturing plant will suspend production from November 2 to November 6, 2026, due to a shortage of components. This halt has prompted concerns from labor representatives, including Florence Costanzo of UGL Metalmeccanici Basilicata, regarding industrial stability and the necessity for clear investment plans.

A reorganization of the Italian communications team took effect November 1. Under Claudio D’Amico and Alessandro Nardizzi, new brand portfolios were assigned to Marco Freschi, Andrea Gualano, Marco Pontida, Stefano Virgilio, and Erika Camelin.

On November 2, 2026, further leadership changes were announced for European design. Sandeep Bhambra was appointed Head of Design for Citroën and DS Automobiles, succeeding Pierre Leclercq and Thierry Metroz. Leclercq will transition to become the Head of Design for Opel and Vauxhall, succeeding the retiring Mark Adams. These moves aim to support the FaSTLAne 2030 strategic plan. Additionally, Stellantis unified its European B2B and used vehicle activities under Joël Verany to coordinate the vehicle lifecycle and improve management of residual values.

Entities

Stellantis · Fiat · Antonio Filosa · Leapmotor · Opel

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Stellantis integrates B2B and Pre-Owned vehicle operations in Europe

    Stellantis is merging its B2B and Pre-Owned vehicle businesses in Europe under the leadership of Joël Verany to streamline vehicle lifecycle management and optimize residual values.

  2. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Stellantis announces major leadership changes in European design and commercial operations

    Stellantis is restructuring its European operations, appointing new design heads for Citroën, DS, Opel, and Vauxhall, while unifying B2B and used vehicle divisions under Joël Verany.

  3. [BUSINESS] 13 sources
    Stellantis announces production halt at Melfi plant and communication restructuring

    Stellantis will halt production at its Melfi plant from November 2 to 6 due to component shortages, while also implementing a new communications team structure in Italy.

  4. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Stellantis reorganizes brand leadership in France

    Stellantis is reorganizing its brand leadership in France, with new appointments for DS, Lancia, Alfa Romeo, and Fiat, while Maserati targets growth in the luxury and corporate fleet markets.

  5. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Stellantis Italia announces new leadership for key brands

    Stellantis Italia has announced new leadership appointments for several brands, including Peugeot, Citroën, Alfa Romeo, and Lancia, effective October 1.

  6. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Stellantis and Lucid implement automotive turnaround strategies

    Stellantis reaffirms its 2026 financial guidance amid a turnaround strategy, while Lucid implements a $1.4 billion cash flow improvement plan to stabilize its electric vehicle business.

  7. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Stellantis reorganizes brands under FaSTLAne 2030 strategy

    Stellantis is restructuring its 14 brands under the FaSTLAne 2030 plan, reducing the independence of Lancia and DS Automobiles by integrating them under Fiat and Citroën management.

  8. [BUSINESS] 21 sources
    Stellantis outlines Fastlane 2030 strategy and leadership changes

    Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa details the Fastlane 2030 plan to tackle excess capacity via new products and Chinese partnerships, while Michele Ziosi joins as Chief Public Affairs Officer.

  9. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Stellantis announces 2026-2036 model plan and Belvidere reopening

    Stellantis announced a 2026–2036 development plan focused on electrification for brands like Fiat and Jeep, alongside plans to reopen its Belvidere, Illinois plant by 2029.

  10. [BUSINESS] 13 sources
    Stellantis CEO pledges to maintain all French factories through 2030

    Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa has pledged to maintain all 12 French factories for at least five years, utilizing partnerships with Chinese firms like Dongfeng to fill production gaps and secure local jobs.

  11. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Stellantis manages Italian production with new labor agreements

    Stellantis implements solidarity contracts at its Termoli and Pomigliano d’Arco plants in Italy to manage production shifts, while Mirafiori resumes production of Fiat 500 models.

  12. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Stellantis expands diesel offerings in Europe and Fiat production in Morocco

    Stellantis is expanding diesel engine offerings in Europe due to slowing EV adoption while ramping up production of new Fiat models at its Kénitra plant in Morocco.

  13. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Stellantis resumes production at major plants in Spain and Italy

    Stellantis resumes production at its Figueruelas plant in Spain, introducing Chinese-origin models, and its Mirafiori plant in Italy, targeting 400 Fiat 500 Hybrids per day.

  14. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Stellantis and CATL to build housing for 1,700 Chinese workers in Spain

    Stellantis and CATL will build a temporary residential complex in Spain for up to 1,700 Chinese specialists to support their €4.1 billion battery gigafactory project.

  15. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Stellantis teams with Chinese automakers to launch EU factories

    Stellantis is opening European plants to Chinese firms Dongfeng, Leapmotor and others, with major investments in Spain and France, aiming to preserve jobs while raising concerns over technology control.

  16. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Mutares to Acquire Stellantis' Free2move Carsharing Business

    Mutares will buy Stellantis' Free2move car‑sharing business covering Europe and the US, with closing slated for end‑2026; the deal supports Stellantis' focus on core automotive activities and Mutares' mobility‑

  17. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    UBS cuts Stellantis rating to neutral and lowers target price by about 40%

    UBS downgraded Stellantis to neutral, cutting the target price to €5.80 and warning of weak North American margins and lower profit forecasts for 2026‑27.

  18. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    SAIC forecasts 190,000 vehicles from Ferrol plant as Stellantis pivots to Leapmotor in Zaragoza

    SAIC plans 190k+ annual output from its Ferrol plant, creating 2,000 jobs, while Stellantis cuts output in Spain but will launch Leapmotor B10 EVs in Zaragoza with a €200 m investment.

  19. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Stellantis signals long‑term turnaround while selling Free2Move car‑sharing unit

    Stellantis posted a 13% revenue rise in Q2 2026 but margins stay low; CEO Antonio Filosa says recovery will take years, and the group is exiting car‑sharing by selling Free2Move to Mutares.

  20. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Stellantis' European market share slips as it rolls out €60 bn FaSTLAne 2030 plan

    Stellantis' European market share fell to 13.6% in June 2026 as the market grew 13.1%, while the firm unveiled a €60 billion FaSTLAne 2030 plan with a new STLA One platform for 2027 and targets for cost cuts, 8

  21. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Stellantis Spain net profit falls 78% in 2025 amid restructuring

    Stellantis Spain's 2025 net profit dropped 78% to €156.6 million as restructuring cuts production, workforce and earnings, while revenue edged up 1.2%.

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