Carmaker Stellantis will temporarily halt production at six European sites in response to weak demand, with stoppages ranging from several days to several weeks and affecting both combustion and electric models.
The sites include Eisenach in Germany, Poissy in France, Pomigliano in Italy, Tychy in Poland, and Zaragoza and Madrid in Spain, according to French daily Les Echos. At Eisenach, where Opel builds all versions of the Grandland SUV including the fully electric variant, output is expected to pause for up to five working days, Les Echos reported.
In Poissy, which produces the DS 3 and Opel Mokka, the suspension is expected to last two to three weeks, with Reuters reporting a three-week halt in October. In Zaragoza, which manufactures the Peugeot 208 and Opel Corsa, the stoppage is set for between seven and 14 days.
The Polish plant in Tychy, which produces the Jeep Avenger, Fiat 600 and Alfa Romeo Junior — all offered with electric versions — will also face a production halt of around nine days, according to Les Echos, though Stellantis has not confirmed the exact duration. Spokespeople for the company in France and Italy cited “difficult” European market conditions and the need to “balance” inventories.
The decision comes as Stellantis undergoes significant transition following the departure of long-time CEO Carlos Tavares, who was replaced by Antonio Filosa earlier this year. The automaker reported a billion-euro loss in the first half of 2025, citing U.S. tariffs and broader challenges in North America and Europe.
Other automakers have also cut back output, with Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recently announcing a production pause at its Hanover plant during the autumn holidays.