# Stellantis global manufacturing and production shifts > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/stellantis-global-manufacturing-and-production-shifts > Updated: 2026-10-01T12:51:24.000Z. Sources: 42. Developments: 3. Stellantis is facing operational and strategic shifts across its global manufacturing network. In North America, the company is evaluating the potential relocation of RAM Heavy-Duty truck production from its Saltillo, Coahuila, plant in Mexico to its Warren Truck facility in Michigan, United States, due to potential U.S. automotive tariffs. In Europe, the company is implementing temporary production halts across France and Italy throughout October 2026. In France, the Sochaux and Rennes plants face suspensions between October 22 and October 30 due to a shortage of long-range batteries required for models like the Peugeot 3008, 5008, and Citroën C5 Aircross. This shortage is linked to Automotive Cells Company (ACC), a joint venture involving Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz, and TotalEnergies, which is struggling to scale high-capacity cell production for professional fleet customers. Other French facilities are adjusting schedules for different reasons: the Mulhouse plant will suspend production from October 15 to 30 to align with market demand, though Stellantis plans a 400 million euro investment there for new compact models starting in 2029. The Poissy plant is also adjusting to manage inventory. In Italy, the Mirafiori plant in Turin is scheduled for a two-week break at the end of October to manage fluctuating demand for the Fiat 500 and avoid excess inventory. Labor unions, such as the CGT, have criticized the use of technical unemployment during these periods, advocating for reduced production speeds to protect employment levels. ## Claims - Stellantis will temporarily suspend production at several French plants in October. (corroborated by 20 sources) - The Sochaux plant will suspend production from October 23 to October 30. (corroborated by 20 sources) - The Rennes plant will suspend production from October 22 to October 30. (corroborated by 20 sources) - The Mulhouse plant will suspend production from October 15 to October 30. (corroborated by 16 sources) - The Mulhouse plant will receive 400 million euros as part of a 1 billion euro investment plan in France. (corroborated by 8 sources) - ACC is a joint venture between Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz, and TotalEnergies. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The Poissy plant will suspend production from October 19 to October 23. (corroborated by 4 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-01: Stellantis halts production in France and Italy Stellantis is pausing production at several French and Italian plants due to long-range battery shortages and the need to align manufacturing with fluctuating market demand. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stellantis-halts-production-in-france-and-italy ### 2026-09-29: Stellantis to suspend production at several French plants in October Stellantis will temporarily suspend production at four French plants in October due to a shortage of long-range electric vehicle batteries and shifting market demand. 32 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stellantis-to-suspend-production-at-three-french-plants ### 2026-09-17: Stellantis evaluates moving RAM production from Mexico to the US Stellantis is considering moving RAM Heavy-Duty production from Saltillo, Mexico, to Michigan due to U.S. tariffs, though Coahuila officials report company executives have affirmed continued operations in thel 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stellantis-evaluates-moving-ram-production-from-mexico-to-the-us --- Cite as: Stellantis global manufacturing and production shifts. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/stellantis-global-manufacturing-and-production-shifts