According to media reports, the multinational car company Stellantis will temporarily stop production at several plants throughout Europe. This step takes place against the backdrop of demand, increasing the US tariffs and increasing competition from China, which further strains the already fragile automotive industry of the continent.
Pauses of production throughout Europe
Stellantis confirmed that it was temporarily temporarily He will suspend work in five factories in Europe. The first stop will affect the Eisenach plant in Germany, where the Opel Grandland SUV is produced. The production will be suspended for two days next week on the eve of the national holiday.In Poland, the Tychy plant is planned to be closed for eight days, while in Italy Stellatis will suspend the production of Fiat Panda and Alfa Romeo Tonale models at its factory in Naple. In France, the company's site outside Paris will close in the second half of October.
reasons for the transition
The company explained that the stops are designed to adapt the production pace to the complex European market, while effectively managing the reserves before the end years.
Key pressure factors include:
- Weak demand in the EU: Car registration fell 0.7 percent of the first seven months of 2025.
- Tariffs of the United States: the USA doubled its tariffs for steel and steel and tariffs for steel and steel and Aluminum, which influenced costs and exports.
- China growth: competitive pricing by Chinese electric vehicles and automakers enhances pressure on European
