Leapmotor is moving at full speed with 14-month car development for Europe and Stellantis
Leapmotor can develop new models in 14 to 18 months, giving Stellantis a fast-moving partner as competition in Europe’s EV market intensifies.
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Stellantis faces Canadian opposition to Leapmotor vehicle production
Stellantis is facing strong resistance in Canada over reports that Brampton could assemble Leapmotor models from kits shipped from China.
Stellantis EVs are turning into a major flop in the U.S.
Stellantis grew U.S. sales in the first quarter of 2026, but weak results for key EVs show how difficult the American market remains for electric models.
Stellantis, Filosa tells employees the strategy is working after U.S. sales growth
Antonio Filosa told Stellantis employees the strategy is starting to work after first-quarter growth in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and parts of Europe.
Stellantis opens 2026 with a 15 percent sales increase in Canada
Stellantis grew sales in Canada by 15 percent in the first quarter of 2026, led by strong gains from Jeep, Ram, Chrysler, and Fiat.
Stellantis and Leapmotor want to build Chinese EVs in Canada
Stellantis and Leapmotor are eyeing a shuttered Canadian plant to assemble Chinese EVs. Brampton might have another chance.
Stellantis U.S. sales rise 4 percent in the Q1 2026 as Filosa’s turnaround starts to show
Stellantis grew U.S. sales by 4 percent in the first quarter of 2026, outperforming a market that appears to have declined by around 6 percent.
Samsung SDI to provide a $1.05 billion loan to its Stellantis joint venture startup
Samsung SDI is investing another $1.05 billion in its Stellantis battery venture in Indiana as Kokomo expands into energy storage systems.
Ford and Stellantis target the same dealer in an $18 million legal fight
Stellantis and Ford are now pursuing the same Iowa dealership group in a floorplan financing case with total exposure above $18 million.
Stellantis renews Palantir vows: more data, more AI, fewer excuses
Stellantis locked in a five-year extension with Palantir, adding AI Platform capabilities to its operations. This isn't a software deal.
Nearly 50,000 jobs are gone: Stellantis and the hire-and-fire cycle
Stellantis is pumping $13 billion into US production, reopening shuttered plants, and hiring thousands after years of mass layoffs.
Stellantis adds more than 10,000 jobs in 2025 as North America drives the rebound
Stellantis added more than 10,000 jobs worldwide, with North America at the center of a hiring rebound under CEO Antonio Filosa.
Stellantis could ticket employees who drive a Ford to work
Stellantis faces criticism in the U.S. over a parking policy that favors company-brand vehicles and has frustrated employees returning to the office.
Stellantis Europe’s new Supplier Advisory Council is either brilliant or overdue
Stellantis launches the Europe Supplier Advisory Council, bringing together 26 key partners and top regional executives.
Stellantis walks into New York Auto Show with a very “loud” message
Stellantis hits the 2026 New York Auto Show with the Ram 1500 SRT TRX, a refreshed Pacifica, Dodge muscle, and a Fiat dressed by Armani.
Stellantis sparks UAW anger over bonuses for non-union US staff despite losses
Stellantis faces new tension in the US after awarding bonuses to some non-union employees while UAW workers get nothing.
John Elkann turns the page on the Tavares era and says Stellantis must change
John Elkann says Stellantis must change course, marking a clearer break with the approach seen during the Tavares era.
Stellantis cannot close Brampton before 2035 under a confidential deal with Canada
Stellantis’ Brampton future may depend not only on industrial choices but also on commitments already made to Ottawa.
Stellantis posts strong results in Europe in February 2026
Stellantis gained ground in Europe in February, helped by stronger registrations, rising private orders and solid EV results.
Stellantis spent $165 million on a South African factory that builds nothing
Stellantis invested 3 billion rand in a South African assembly plant that has been idle since 2024. One pickup truck wasn't enough.
Stellantis moves on from PureTech with the new Turbo 100
Stellantis is preparing to launch the new Turbo 100 in Europe as it tries to move beyond the troubled PureTech era.
Stellantis puts more pressure on dealers to boost sales by 25 percent
Stellantis wants its US dealer network to raise sales by 25 percent by 2026 through stronger marketing and pricing changes.
Stellantis expands its Drive for Design contest
Stellantis is expanding Drive for Design in 2026 with a new junior category open to younger students across more age groups.
Stellantis opens wider Tesla Supercharger access for customers in North America
Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Fiat and Maserati electric models now gain broader access to Tesla Supercharger stations in North America.