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Stellantis restructuring, model plans, and leadership shifts

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2026-11-02 13:20 UTC → 2026-11-04 10:50 UTC · added ~~removed~~

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. ~~Additionally, a~~ A reorganization of the Italian communications team ~~will take~~ took effect November 1. Under Claudio D’Amico and Alessandro Nardizzi, new brand portfolios ~~have been assigned:~~ were assigned to Marco ~~Freschi will manage Citroën and DS Automobiles,~~ Freschi, Andrea ~~Gualano will oversee Abarth, FIAT, Fiat Professional, Lancia, Jeep, Dodge, and Ram,~~ Gualano, Marco ~~Pontida will handle Peugeot and Alfa Romeo,~~ Pontida, Stefano ~~Virgilio will manage Pro One, Stellantis B2B, and Opel,~~ Virgilio, and Erika ~~Camelin will cover Leapmotor and Parts & Service. Further~~ Camelin. On November 2, 2026, further leadership changes were announced ~~on November 2, 2026, regarding~~ for European design. Sandeep Bhambra ~~has been~~ was appointed Head of Design for Citroën and DS Automobiles, succeeding Pierre Leclercq and Thierry ~~Metroz, respectively.~~ 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.

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