Stellantis Sees Decline in July Sales Amid European Market Growth

Stellantis NV sales declined 1.1% in July in Europe, bucking the general market trend of a 7.4% year-over-year increase. Peugeot sales dropped 2.6%, while Opel/Vauxhall sales rose 7.1%. Fiat sales decreased 6.5%, and Jeep sales fell 0.5%. Lancia/Chrysler sales plummeted 68%, and Alfa Romeo sales increased 39%. In the first seven months of 2025, Stellantis sold 1.2 million vehicles, down 8.1% from 1.3 million in the same period in 2024.

In July 2025, Stellantis NV reported a 1.1% decrease in sales in Europe, contrary to the general market trend that saw a 7.4% year-over-year increase [1]. The decline was driven by significant drops in sales for several of the automaker's brands. Peugeot sales fell by 2.6%, Opel/Vauxhall sales rose by 7.1%, Fiat sales decreased by 6.5%, and Jeep sales fell by 0.5%. Notably, Lancia/Chrysler sales plummeted by 68%, while Alfa Romeo sales increased by 39% [1].

For the first seven months of 2025, Stellantis sold 1.2 million vehicles, a decrease of 8.1% compared to the same period in 2024. This performance is a stark contrast to the broader market, which has shown resilience despite ongoing economic uncertainties.

Stellantis' recent financial history includes significant penalties for fuel economy violations. The company has paid a combined $190.7 million in fines in March and April 2025 for federal fuel economy violations dating back to 2019 and 2020. These fines, assessed to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, add to the $773 million Stellantis has paid for noncompliance covering five consecutive model years from 2016 to 2020 [2]. Despite these financial setbacks, Stellantis continues to operate in a competitive market environment.

In comparison, other major U.S. automakers have also faced penalties under the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Corporate Average Fuel Economy program. General Motors Co. has paid a combined $274 million in fines for violations from 2016 to 2018, while Ford Motor Co. has addressed fuel economy deficiencies through credit purchases [2].

Going forward, the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which zeroes out fines from model year 2022 onward, remains uncertain. However, it is expected to significantly reduce financial penalties for automakers, with Stellantis, GM, and Ford likely being the biggest beneficiaries [2].

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[1] https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/chrysler/2025/08/27/stellantis-paid-190m-in-2025-for-past-fuel-economy-gaps-data-show-cafe-fiat-chrysler/85851767007/
[2] https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/chrysler/2025/08/27/stellantis-paid-190m-in-2025-for-past-fuel-economy-gaps-data-show-cafe-fiat-chrysler/85851767007/