Stellantis has halted operations at its extensive Mirafiori facility in Turin, Italy, owing to a decline in demand for the vehicles produced there.
The lineup includes the Fiat 500e electric hatchback, alongside the Maserati GranTurismo coupe and convertible, which are available in both gasoline and electric variants.
According to statements made by Stellantis to union representatives, Reuters reported on December 20 that the suspension of Maserati GranTurismo production, which began at the start of December, will now be prolonged until February 3.
Production of the 500e was previously halted, and this suspension has now been extended for an additional couple of weeks, pushing the restart date to January 20, as noted by Reuters. The 500e had already experienced multiple production pauses over the past year, primarily due to falling demand in its key market, Europe.
To enhance production capabilities, Fiat is updating the vehicle’s electric platform to accommodate a gasoline engine in a hybrid configuration. In June, Fiat announced that the 500 hybrid, referred to as the 500 Ibrida, is not expected to launch until between late 2025 and early 2026.
Previously, the Mirafiori plant also manufactured Maserati’s Ghibli, Levante, and Quattroporte models until production of these vehicles ended earlier this year. The Ghibli will not be replaced; however, new models for the Levante and Quattroporte are currently in development, though their release dates remain uncertain. These new versions are anticipated to feature electric powertrains exclusively, as Maserati has pledged to offer only electric vehicles by 2028.
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