Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa and other top executives made several key announcements
In January this year, 2026, Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa says that the automaker intends to maintain its structure as a global company after a sweeping review of its business.
The size and shape of any future investments in Europe by carmaker Stellantis will hinge on decisions on auto industry regulation, the carmaker’s head of Europe said on Friday, expressing concern at what had been announced so far.
The EU Commission proposed last month a plan to drop a ban on new combustion-engine cars from 2035 after pressure from the region’s auto sector, marking the bloc’s biggest retreat from its green policies in recent years
Global brands such as Jeep and its Pro One commercial vehicle unit are as important as Fiat, Peugeot and Dodge nameplates that are sold in multiple regions, Filosa told reporters at the Detroit auto show.
“We want to stay together,” he said Jan. 14. “It’s a good combination.”
The comments are the latest indication that Stellantis’ leaders plan to largely continue the company’s current construction, formed through the 2021 merger of Fiat Chrysler and France’s PSA Group that created a portfolio of 14 brands.
Stellantis Chairman John Elkann similarly downplayed a potential breakup last February, saying the automaker’s global reach and sale in major markets is a “big strength.”
When asked about the future of Stellantis large portfolio of 14 brands – that many say is too complicated to manage and causing overlap among several models – Cappellano deferred to the group’s new business plan, which CEO Filosa is due to present in the second quarter.
Filosa also mentioned that vehicle affordability is a top priority, stating the company will explore more sub-USD30,000 offerings to regain market share.
Europe chief Emanuele Cappellano ruled out any European factory closures for the 2026 calendar year, though he left the possibility open for the longer term (5+ years).
Reporting also noted that the Cassino plant in Italy would remain disrupted until a full restart scheduled for January 27, 2026, and that the company planned layoffs of approximately 700 workers at its Tychy plant in Poland.
Meanwhile, Alfa Romeo Malaysia opened its doors and previewed the Giulia Veloce and Stelvio Veloce in November 2025 and now the pricing has been revealed. Will Antonio Filosa be coming to Malaysia soon?
Now those eyeing the sleek Giulia Veloce sedan will need to be prepared to fork out RM 438,800.00 on-the-road without insurance. Meanwhile, buyers looking for something with a more SUV-like stance can opt for the Stelvio Veloce, which retails at RM478,800.00.
For some comparative context, an equivalently specced locally assembled BMW 330i M Sport can be had for just RM340,200. And while an X5 xDrive40i does cost roughly RM25,000 more than the Stelvio, it does also bring with it two extra cylinders.
