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Stellantis restructuring, model plans, and labor tensions

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In late August 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 begin producing the Fiat Grizzly and Fastback models in summer 2026. In Italy, the company is using solidarity contracts to manage fluctuating volumes at the Termoli and Pomigliano d’Arco plants, while production is also resuming at the Mirafiori plant. Expanding its long-term strategy, Stellantis unveiled a 2026–2036 development plan focusing on Fiat (including Abarth), Jeep, Lancia, and Leapmotor, with an emphasis on electrification and hybrid technology. In the United States, the Belvidere plant in Illinois is scheduled to reopen by the end of 2029 to produce a new Jeep Cherokee, though UAW Local 1268 representatives have expressed caution. Meanwhile, Italian labor unions at the Melfi plant have demanded industrial clarity regarding material shortages and long-term structural projects. By September 2026, CEO Antonio Filosa outlined ~~plans~~ the ‘Fastlane 2030’ plan, a strategic roadmap designed to ~~utilize~~ address excess production capacity ~~in Europe~~ and ~~North America through~~ restore profitability. This involves launching new ~~product launches~~ products across major brands like Peugeot, Fiat, and ~~strategic alliances, specifically highlighting the partnership~~ Jeep, while utilizing partnerships with Chinese ~~automaker Leapmotor.~~ automakers such as Leapmotor and Dongfeng to share capacity and adopt faster development cycles. Filosa noted that the U.S. market ~~operates under~~ requires distinct domestic engineering due to different regulatory and consumer ~~demands than the rest of the world, requiring distinct engineering approaches.~~ demands. In Brazil, the company marked the 50th anniversary of Fiat with a visit from Italian Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani to strengthen industrial and mobility ties. Additionally, Michele Ziosi has been appointed Chief Public Affairs Officer, effective October 1, to oversee public affairs for Enlarged Europe and coordinate global institutional relations.

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