Stellantis Halts Production in Italy and France Due to Weak Demand.

Stellantis will temporarily halt production at plants in Italy and France due to weak demand for models such as the Alfa Romeo Tonale SUV and Fiat Panda. The automaker aims to rebalance production capacity with demand and optimize its production structure. The company, which owns brands such as Jeep and Dodge, is facing excess capacity in Europe and a sales slide in the US market due to President Trump's tariffs and supply chain disruptions.

Stellantis NV has announced a temporary halt in production at its plants in Italy and France, citing weak market demand for models such as the Alfa Romeo Tonale SUV and Fiat Panda. The automaker aims to rebalance production capacity with actual demand and optimize its production structure.

Production at the Pomigliano plant in Italy will be paused from September 29 to October 10 for the Fiat Panda and from September 29 to October 6 for the Alfa Romeo Tonale, affecting approximately 3,800 workers Stellantis to halt production in Poissy and Pomigliano plants due to weak demand^[2]. Meanwhile, the Poissy plant near Paris will halt production from October 13 to October 31, impacting around 2,000 employees Stellantis to halt production in Poissy and Pomigliano plants due to weak demand^[2]. These measures are part of Stellantis' strategy to manage excess capacity in Europe, where Chinese manufacturers like BYD Co. are expanding with competitively priced cars.

Stellantis is also grappling with a sales slide in the key US market, where President Trump's tariffs have raised costs and disrupted supply chains. The company's ambitious production plan for Italy adds to the pressure on the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, Antonio Filosa, who is due to present a new business plan in the first quarter of next year Stellantis to Pause Production at Plants Due to Weak Demand^[1].

Car registrations in Europe were broadly flat in the January-July period, with Stellantis brands falling 8% to 1.19 million units Stellantis to halt production in Poissy and Pomigliano plants due to weak demand^[2]. The decision to halt production at the Pomigliano plant also reflects plant optimization needs, as orders from fleets and rental companies tend to decline in the final part of the year.