Automotive

Stellantis, in Italy the Small platform and the new Fiat 500 and Pandina

The Group's number one in Europe presents the plan and gets the OK from Minister Urso - In Melfi the new models also in hybrid version, new Van in the Atessa factory

by Filomena Greco

FILE PHOTO: People walk next to the N.13 gate of the Franco-Italian automaker Stellantis factory of Mirafiori, in Turin, Italy October 15, 2024. REUTERS/Remo Casilli/File Photo

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At Pomigliano, the new Stella Small platform, the commitment to develop the new Fiat 500 and the new Pandina at Mirafiori and Pomigliano respectively, the new models in production at Melfi from next year - the new Lancia Gamma, the new Jeep Compass and the DS 7 - also in hybrid version, and at Atessa the development of a new-generation Van. These are the main commitments of Stellantis presented at the Mimit table in the presence of ministers Urso, Calderone and Giorgetti, Anfia, trade unions and the regions hosting Group plants.

The Italy Plan

Jean Philippe Imparato, the Group's number one in Europe, defined in detail Stellantis's choices to strengthen the production plan in the plants in Italy, with the forecast of growing volumes starting in 2026 and investments of two billion next year. "The Italy plan meets the requests expressed by the government," says the Minister for Enterprise and Made in Italy Adolfo Urso.

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The Stellantis Stla Small platform will therefore arrive in Italy. The new production architecture dedicated to compact car models in segment B will be available from 2028 in Pomigliano, with two new models on the launch pad. Turin will, from 1 January 2025, be the headquarters of Stellantis' Europe Region and the headquarters of the group's Commercial Vehicles division.

Three models will be produced at Cassino on the Stla-Large platform, from 2025 the new Alfa Romeo Stelvio, from 2026 the new Alfa Romeo Giulia and then a new top-of-the-range car. The production of Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Giulia in hybrid as well as electric versions is being evaluated. At Atessa, production of a new version of the Large Van will begin in 2027. Finally, Modena will become the top-of-the-range pole, involving the Motor Valley production ecosystem in this mission to develop the project together with all the players in the supply chain.

"For Stellantis, the time has come to 'team up' with Italy to address the existential challenges we face and underestimated by some in Europe," he said at the opening of the ongoing Table at Mimit. "I hate broken promises and I don't want to be contradicted by facts. So, I put my face to it,' was Imparato's pledge.

Measures for the induced

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For the redevelopment of the automotive supply chain, the Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy estimates to deploy resources amounting to 1.6 billion between 2025 and 2027. This is what emerged during the work of the Stellantis table at Mimit. In particular, for 2025 the automotive fund amounts to 200 million euros, plus 100 million residual 2024 of the same fund and 500 million deriving from the Pnrr funds for strategic supply chains. For 2026 and 2027, the ministry estimates 400 million per year for the automotive fund. In addition, Minister Urso added that next year there will also be 1.1 billion euros potentially available for companies in the sector through development contracts (600 million), mini development contracts (200 million) and innovation agreements (300 million).

During the round table, the minister also took stock of the resources earmarked to boost demand: in 2023, 630 million were allocated for the Ecobonus, with a commitment of 293 million and a residue of 337 million. For 2024, resources amounting to 982 million (including the residue of 2023) have been allocated, and to date, resources amounting to 801 million have been committed with an estimated residue of 100 million that should then be used in 2025 to support the supply chain.

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