Peace made between the government and Stellantis. The exit of Carlos Tavares has made relations much more fluid. The company launches the Italy Plan, confirming the investment plan in the country. The government responds by putting 1.6 billion on the table for the automotive sector. Thus ends the meeting at the Ministry of Business. A significant meeting, chaired by Minister Adolfo Urso, also saw the participation of other key figures from the government and the Stellantis delegation, represented by Jean-Philippe Learnato, head of the Group for Europe. The plan, which involves significant investments, responds to the need to strengthen the competitiveness of the Italian automotive sector and encourage the transition towards a more sustainable future, with a focus on electric and hybrid vehicles. Stellantis confirms Italy at the center of its production strategies . With a commitment that reaches 2 billion euros for 2025, mainly destined for Italian factories, and 6 billion euros in purchases from local suppliers, the Group reiterates its desire to continue with its own resources, without resorting to public aid for production. This plan is part of a context of growing difficulty in the automotive sector at a global level, but Stellantis has chosen to invest in the future of its Italian factories, confirming the importance of our country for its industrial development. The objective is clear: to diversify and update production with new hybrid and electric models. Some of the Italian plants are preparing to become hotbeds of innovation: Pomigliano, for example, will host the new Stla-Small platform from 2028, intended for two new compact models. Melfi, another beating heart for Stellantis, will see the production of the new Jeep Compass, with hybrid and electric versions, while in Mirafiori, Turin, the Group will invest in the hybrid Fiat 500 and in the new generation of the electric 500. Furthermore, Stellantis has plans to further strengthen its presence in Turin, which will become the global center for commercial vehicles, as well as home to important research and development centers, including the Battery Technology Center, a flagship in experimentation and in the development of batteries. Stellantis’ industrial plan extends well beyond 2025, with a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation. The innovations do not only concern the introduction of electric vehicles, but also the creation of new jobs and the strengthening of production chains. The Group plans to introduce seven new models in Melfi within the next few years, including the new DS7, the Jeep Compass and the Lancia Gamma, all with electric and hybrid engines. In Cassino, the STLA-Large platform will be introduced, destined to produce models such as the new Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Giulia, with hybrid and electric versions as well. Stellantis’ commitment to sustainability also translates into the launch of concrete initiatives, such as the creation of a center in Turin dedicated to experimentation and recycling, and participation in important technological innovation projects, including artificial intelligence and green technologies. The Stellantis plan is part of a broader context of government support for sector automotive. The Ministry of Business and Made in Italy has announced the allocation of 1.6 billion euros to support the ecological and digital transition of Italian automotive companies. These funds will be distributed between 2025 and 2027, with the aim of incentivizing the modernization of plants and promoting innovation. Minister Urso underlined the importance of this collaboration between Stellantis and the government, recalling that the plan is part of a long-term vision for the relaunch and competitiveness of the sector. With this plan, Stellantis confirms itself as one of the main investors in Italy . Not only is a significant growth in the Group’s production capacity expected, but new job and innovation opportunities will also open up for the country. The introduction of hybrid and electric vehicles, investment in research and development and the strengthening of production chains are just some of the objectives that Stellantis aims to achieve in the coming years. In the global automotive context, where competition is always tighter, the Stellantis plan represents a strategic move to keep Italy at the center of the sector, contributing to the progress of sustainable mobility. Collaboration with the government, local institutions and Italian suppliers will be essential to ensure that these objectives are achieved and that the country can successfully face the challenge of the energy transition. With an investment plan which, if respected, will bring production capacity to a 50% increase by 2026, Stellantis seems determined to write a new page in the history of cars in Italy, confirming our country as a fundamental pillar in the future of the global automotive industry.
