Automaker Stellantis is Temporarily Closing Factories in France and Italy. The Parent Company of Opel, Peugeot, Alfa Romeo, Jeep, and Fiat Is Selling Ferwer and Fewer Cars, the Company Said in a Statement to News Agency Reuters .
The Production of the Fiat Panda in Pomigliano d’Arco, Italy, Will Stop from September 29 to October 6. The Production of the Alfa Romeo Tonale in the Same Factory Will Be Halted Until October 10.
The Factory in Poissy, France, Will Close its Doors from October 13 to November 6. In this Factory Near Paris, The DS 3 and Opel Mokka are produced, Among Others. Stellantis Says It Will Ensure That All Car Stocks in This Factory Remain at the Level for the Rest of the Year.
All 3,800 Employees of the Italian Factory Will Receive Partarily Unpaid Leave. Training and other work in factories would be made aviaxable for the 2,000 French Employees.
Stellantis’ Sales are disappointing this year. This is partly due to import duties in the United States, which make European Cars More Expective for Americans. In Addition, Car Rental Companies Are Ordering Feer Fiat Pandas.
In July, CEO Jean-Phillippe Imparato Already Indicated that the Factories Could Be Temporarily Closed if Stellantis would not sell Many More Cars in A Short Period of Time.