Key Points
- Stellantis' vehicle production in Italy plummeted 20% in 2025 to 379,706 units, according to FIM-CISL union data [5][6].
- Passenger car output fell 24.5% to 213,706 units, the lowest in over 70 years, as stated by FIM-CISL head Ferdinando Uliano [5][10].
- New model production only began late in 2025, limiting recovery, per FIM-CISL report [5].
- First nine months saw 32% drop to 265,500 vehicles due to weak European demand and model launch delays [3].
- First half of 2025 recorded 27% decline to 221,885 vehicles, with cars down 34% [4][7].
- 2024 production was 475,090 units, already a 37% year-on-year fall [7].
- Unions forecast ongoing issues into 2026 despite new models like hybrid Fiat 500 [3][7].
- Half of Italy's Stellantis workforce affected by furloughs [3].
- Plants including Pomigliano, Modena saw sharp drops; no recovery signs by year-end [7].
- CEO Antonio Filosa met unions amid pauses at factories like Cassino, Termoli [9].
Stellantis Italian Production Crashes 20% in 2025 as Unions Sound Alarm
Stellantis' vehicle output in Italy tumbled 20% in 2025 to 379,706 units, marking a severe contraction in the nation's automotive sector, as reported across multiple outlets citing FIM-CISL union figures. Passenger car production hit a 70-year low of 213,706 units, down 24.5% from the prior year. The decline underscores persistent woes including sluggish European demand, delayed new models, and fierce competition [5][6][10].
What Caused Stellantis' 20% Drop in Italian Output?
As reported by Giulio Piovaccari of Reuters via Marketscreener, Stellantis' vehicle production in Italy fell 20% in 2025 to 379,706 vehicles, with FIM-CISL noting that new model production started only in the year's final months [5]. FIM-CISL head Ferdinando Uliano stated during the report presentation, "Passenger car output fell 24.5% in 2025 to 213,706 units, the lowest level in over 70 years" [5].
Earlier data from the Economic Times' auto section highlighted deeper issues: Fiat-maker Stellantis' production dropped 32% in the first nine months to 265,500 vehicles (cars and light commercials), projecting a full-year figure of just over 310,000 units [3]. Ferdinando Uliano of FIM-CISL remarked, "It's a result far worse than forecasts at the beginning of this year" [3].
In the first half, Automotive World reported a 27% decline to around 221,885 units, with passenger cars plummeting 34% to 123,905 and commercials down 16% to 98,000 [4].
Why Did Demand Weaken Across Europe?
The Economic Times detailed that weak market demand in Europe, high energy costs, and delays in launching models like the hybrid Fiat 500, DS8, and Jeep Compass contributed significantly [3]. Uliano added that these new models "will bring significant results only during 2026" [3].
How Did Production Fare Across Italian Plants?
Stocktwits coverage of FIM-CISL data showed first-half output at 221,885 vehicles, down 27%, with Pomigliano leading but still falling 24% year-on-year, and Maserati Modena at just 45 units, down 72% [7]. Union head Ferdinando Uliano noted, "The level of production decline in 2025 is higher than expected" [7].
Global Banking and Finance Review echoed Reuters, attributing the full-year drop partly to late starts on new models [10]. Production affected all six final assembly plants, unlike 2024 when Pomigliano saw gains [7].
News.az reported the sharp 20% year-on-year decline to 379,706 units, aligning with union figures released on Wednesday [6].
What Was the Trajectory from 2024 into 2025?
Building on 2024's already dismal 475,090 units—a 37% drop—2025 worsened, per FIM-CISL via Stocktwits [7]. First-quarter output continued falling, as Reuters noted further declines after 2024's near-seven-decade low [15].
By Q3 2025, Economic Times reported a 31.5% drop in nine-month production to 265,490 vehicles [12]. FIM-CISL projected around 440,000 for the year early on, but actuals fell short [4].
Which New Models Are Expected to Aid Recovery?
Stellantis unveiled plans in December 2024 for Italian revival, including hybrid Fiat 500 at Mirafiori, but Uliano stressed results only in 2026 [3][7]. CBT News reported CEO Antonio Filosa's October 2025 meeting with unions like FIM-CISL and Fiom, pressing for plans on Cassino, Termoli, and Maserati amid pauses [9].
The company committed €2 billion in investments, no plant closures, and €6 billion in supplier orders, per CBT News [9].
How Are Workers and Unions Responding?
Nearly half of Stellantis' Italian workforce faced furloughs, Economic Times noted [3]. Unions met new CEO Filosa in Turin on October 20, 2025, seeking clarity [3].
FIM-CISL's quarterly reports consistently flagged worsening conditions, with Uliano highlighting no end-of-year recovery [7]. Italian unions continue pressing amid government friction under Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni [3].
What Broader Challenges Face Stellantis Italy?
Weak electric vehicle demand, Chinese competition, and model revamps plague the sector [3]. Stellantis does not release country-specific data, focusing Q3 2025 globally on €37.2 billion revenues up 13% [11].
Forvia reported multimillion-euro losses from slowdowns [9]. Projections for 2026 hinge on new launches, but unions warn of prolonged pain [3].
This comprehensive downturn raises alarms for Italy's auto industry, with FIM-CISL data painting a stark picture of contraction across metrics and plants [5].