Production at one of the company's engine plants will be paused for a week. Stellantis recently guaranteed that it will not permanently close local factories. The Italian government has asked for a convincing and sustainable plan for investments by December 16. Stellantis is pausing production at two of its plants in Italy, which will force it to furlough employees. This move comes amidst simmering tensions between the carmaker and the Italian authorities.
The government has also asked Stellantis to present a “convincing and sustainable” plan for local investments by December 16, Yahoo! Finance reports. While recently speaking at a parliamentary session, Italian Industry Minister Adolfo Urso said Stellantis has been urged to commit to building a new small car locally to help the country’s components sector. It also needs to clarify its plans for a battery production site.