In a letter, nearly 80 members of Congress, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Dick Durbin, are pressuring automaker Stellantis to live up to its investment commitments outlined in its contract with the United Auto Workers (UAW) union.

US lawmakers urge Stellantis to uphold investment commitments amid union tensions

Stellantis is recalling 44,500 hybrid crossover SUVs globally because of a potential defect in the brake pedal that could cause disengagement while in use. Alfa Romeo Tonale and Dodge Hornet plug-in SUVs from 2024 and 2025 model years, which are on the same platform, are involved in this recall.

Stellantis recalls 44,500 hybrid SUVs worldwide due to brake pedal issue

The White House has publicly called on Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, to fulfil its investment commitments made to the United Auto Workers (UAW) union and affected communities in the United States.

White House calls on Stellantis to fulfil UAW investment commitments

In a statement, Stellantis said its third quarter consolidated vehicle shipments are expected to fall by 20 percent, owing to continuing challenges in business performance and the need to manage excess inventories.

Stellantis anticipates 20% drop in Q3 shipments to reduce inventories

Stellantis, the multinational automaking corporation, has announced plans to temporarily suspend operations at several of its Italian production facilities. The decision, revealed on Wednesday, comes as a response to what the company describes as "tough market conditions" and will impact multiple assembly and engine plants across the country.

Stellantis announces further production cuts in Italian plants

Stellantis, the multinational automaking corporation formed by the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and the French PSA Group, is reportedly expanding its manufacturing capabilities in northern Mexico.

Stellantis expands Mexican factory complex for potential Ram 1500 production

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has issued a stark warning about potential unintended consequences. Speaking at the Paris Car Show on Monday, Tavares suggested that these protective measures could paradoxically accelerate plant closures across Europe, exacerbating the region's existing overcapacity issues in the automotive sector.

Stellantis CEO warns EU tariffs on Chinese EVs could backfire

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares sought to defend the group’s turnaround strategies on Monday, the day after informing investors that it has missed its target and rattled markets.

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares faces pressure at Paris Auto Show amid US crisis

John Elkann, Chairman of Stellantis, has firmly declared that the French-Italian automotive giant is not pursuing mergers with or acquisitions of competitors. This announcement, made during an interview with Agence France-Presse (AFP) at the Paris Car Show, comes amidst swirling rumours of a potential tie-up between Stellantis and French automaker Renault.

Stellantis Chairman John Elkann dismisses merger rumours

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares is poised for a key week at the Paris Auto Show as he tries to address a raft of new problems after announcing a significant profit warning that jolted investors.

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares takes center stage amid US crisis

Milan-listed shares in Stellantis fell by around 1 per cent on Friday after CEO Carlos Tavares confirmed his retirement by 2026. The announcement, which also included news of major changes in senior management, saw a similar drop in the automaker's Paris listed shares, which also fell by around 1 per cent.

Stellantis shares dip after CEO Carlos Tavares announces 2026 retirement

Automotive manufacturer Stellantis announced Monday its plans to commence production of the next-generation Jeep Compass at its Melfi facility in southern Italy by 2025.

Stellantis announces global production plans for next-gen Jeep Compass

Stellantis announced Monday a sweeping recall of approximately 194,000 plug-in hybrid Jeep SUVs due to potential fire risks. The recall comes after reports of 13 vehicles catching fire while parked and turned off, prompting immediate safety recommendations for current owners.

Stellantis issues recall of Jeep plug-in hybrids

Stellantis NV modified its anticipated profits to be more conservative as global market challenges and a rise in competition from China's electric vehicle industry have intensified.

Stellantis issues profit warning amid global market challenges and rising Chinese competition

The United Auto Workers union asked workers at Stellantis to authorise a strike as it accused the French-Italian automaker of failing to honour its contract commitments, UAW President Shawn Fain said in a letter to the union's US chapters.

UAW calls on Stellantis workers to approve strike, accuses automaker of contract violations

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares is utilising low-cost practices akin to his Chinese electric vehicle (EV) competitors to fight what he terms tariffs set by European and US governments.

Stellantis CEO embraces Chinese strategy to navigate EV tariffs

Leapmotor, a Chinese automaker, is poised to enter the European market with two electric vehicle (EV) models, as announced by the company and its partner Stellantis on Tuesday.

China's Leapmotor and Stellantis open orders in Europe for budget EVs

The United Auto Workers (UAW) union is preparing to hold strike authorisation votes at one or more of its Stellantis local chapters in the coming days. This development, announced by UAW President Shawn Fain on Tuesday, marks a significant escalation in the ongoing tension between the union and the Jeep manufacturer.

UAW prepares for potential strikes at Stellantis amid alleged contract violations

Automaker Stellantis revealed on Thursday that it will halt production of its fully electric Fiat 500 for a month due to low take-ups of the car. The temporary stop, which is set to start this Friday, was as a result of the overall slow down in EV sales globally and inconsistent green incentive policies.

Stellantis halts Fiat 500 EV production amid sluggish demand

Stellantis NV, a prominent automotive manufacturer, has announced a significant recall affecting approximately 1.46 million Ram trucks. The recall is necessitated by a software issue that could inadvertently disable the electronic stability control systems in these vehicles.

Stellantis recalls 1.46 million vehicles globally

Stellantis, the automotive conglomerate, has announced that its planned investments at the Belvidere, Illinois facility will be delayed. However, the company has insisted that it remains committed to moving forward with these investments and is not in violation of its union contract.

Stellantis postpones investment plans for Illinois

Rivian, the electric vehicle startup known for its R1S SUVs and R1T pickups, is facing a significant change in its leadership as its head of manufacturing, Tim Fallon, is leaving the company to join Stellantis, the automotive conglomerate that produces Jeep SUVs and Ram pickups.

Rivian's production chief joins Stellantis

To underscore the urgency to address Stellantis' struggling North American business, CEO Carlos Tavares will visit Detroit this week to devise a strategy to turn around the company's fortunes in the region.

Stellantis CEO rushes to develop turnaround strategy for struggling North American operations

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares is set to visit Detroit this week, marking a critical intervention in the company’s troubled North American operations. With the automaker’s profitability in the region plummeting, Tavares’ visit aims to craft a new strategy to restore investor confidence and stabilise the workforce.

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares scrambles to revive North American operations

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