US New Vehicle Sales to Hit 2019 Highs in 2025
U.S. new light vehicle sales are expected to reach 16.3 million in 2025, exceeding 2024 projections of 15.9-16 million and marking the highest level since 2019, due to lower interest rates, increased affordability, and normalized inventories; however, potential tariffs and decreased automaker pricin...
US New Vehicle Sales to Hit 2019 Highs in 2025
U.S. new light vehicle sales are expected to reach 16.3 million in 2025, exceeding 2024 projections of 15.9-16 million and marking the highest level since 2019, due to lower interest rates, increased affordability, and normalized inventories; however, potential tariffs and decreased automaker pricin...
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40% Bias Score
Stellantis to Boost Italian Car Output from 2026
Stellantis announced a plan to increase Italian car production from 2026, investing €2 billion in 2025 and securing production until 2032 for all its Italian plants, in response to a weak European EV market and following improved relations with the Italian government.
Stellantis to Boost Italian Car Output from 2026
Stellantis announced a plan to increase Italian car production from 2026, investing €2 billion in 2025 and securing production until 2032 for all its Italian plants, in response to a weak European EV market and following improved relations with the Italian government.
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40% Bias Score
Stellantis to Increase Italian Production with New Models
Stellantis, facing declining sales and a CEO change, announced plans to boost production at its six Italian plants starting in 2026 with over a dozen new models by 2032, including a new Fiat Pandina and updated 500, while Turin becomes the headquarters for European operations.
Stellantis to Increase Italian Production with New Models
Stellantis, facing declining sales and a CEO change, announced plans to boost production at its six Italian plants starting in 2026 with over a dozen new models by 2032, including a new Fiat Pandina and updated 500, while Turin becomes the headquarters for European operations.
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40% Bias Score
Italy and Stellantis Partner to Counter EU Electric Vehicle Mandate
The Italian government and Stellantis announced a \$2 billion investment plan to support Italy's automotive sector, challenging the EU's 2035 electric vehicle mandate and aiming for a more balanced approach to the green transition.
Italy and Stellantis Partner to Counter EU Electric Vehicle Mandate
The Italian government and Stellantis announced a \$2 billion investment plan to support Italy's automotive sector, challenging the EU's 2035 electric vehicle mandate and aiming for a more balanced approach to the green transition.
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52% Bias Score
Stellantis and CATL to Build 4.1 Billion Euro Battery Plant in Spain
Stellantis and CATL announced a 4.1 billion euro battery plant in Zaragoza, Spain, expected to create up to 3,000 jobs by 2026, boosting Aragon's GDP by 1.5 percent and furthering Europe's electric vehicle transition.
Stellantis and CATL to Build 4.1 Billion Euro Battery Plant in Spain
Stellantis and CATL announced a 4.1 billion euro battery plant in Zaragoza, Spain, expected to create up to 3,000 jobs by 2026, boosting Aragon's GDP by 1.5 percent and furthering Europe's electric vehicle transition.
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44% Bias Score
Nissan and Honda in Talks for Potential Merger to Boost EV Competitiveness
Nissan and Honda plan to merge, potentially including Mitsubishi, to compete in the growing electric vehicle market, following a strategic partnership and amidst declining sales in Asia.
Nissan and Honda in Talks for Potential Merger to Boost EV Competitiveness
Nissan and Honda plan to merge, potentially including Mitsubishi, to compete in the growing electric vehicle market, following a strategic partnership and amidst declining sales in Asia.
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48% Bias Score
Honda and Nissan Explore Merger to Combat Chinese EV Competition
Honda and Nissan have initiated merger talks to counter the growing competition from Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, potentially forming a top-three global alliance that could also include Mitsubishi Motors.
Honda and Nissan Explore Merger to Combat Chinese EV Competition
Honda and Nissan have initiated merger talks to counter the growing competition from Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, potentially forming a top-three global alliance that could also include Mitsubishi Motors.
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44% Bias Score
Stellantis to Boost Italian Auto Production with New Models
Stellantis announced plans to increase production at its six Italian auto plants by launching more than a dozen new models through 2032, including the Fiat Pandina and a hybrid/electric 500, in response to concerns about its commitment to Italy following the resignation of its CEO and new EU regulat...
Stellantis to Boost Italian Auto Production with New Models
Stellantis announced plans to increase production at its six Italian auto plants by launching more than a dozen new models through 2032, including the Fiat Pandina and a hybrid/electric 500, in response to concerns about its commitment to Italy following the resignation of its CEO and new EU regulat...
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32% Bias Score
Stellantis to Boost Production at Italian Plants
Stellantis announced plans to increase production at its six Italian plants starting in 2026, launching more than a dozen new models by 2032, including a new Fiat Pandina and hybrid/electric 500, to address post-merger concerns about the company's focus on Italy and new European emission regulations...
Stellantis to Boost Production at Italian Plants
Stellantis announced plans to increase production at its six Italian plants starting in 2026, launching more than a dozen new models by 2032, including a new Fiat Pandina and hybrid/electric 500, to address post-merger concerns about the company's focus on Italy and new European emission regulations...
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40% Bias Score
Honda and Nissan to Merge in Response to Rising EV Competition
Facing increased competition from Chinese EV makers, Honda and Nissan, Japan's second and third-largest car manufacturers, will begin merger negotiations, potentially including Mitsubishi Motors, to create a stronger competitor in the global automotive market.
Honda and Nissan to Merge in Response to Rising EV Competition
Facing increased competition from Chinese EV makers, Honda and Nissan, Japan's second and third-largest car manufacturers, will begin merger negotiations, potentially including Mitsubishi Motors, to create a stronger competitor in the global automotive market.
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28% Bias Score
Honda and Nissan in Merger Talks to Challenge Toyota
Honda and Nissan are reportedly negotiating a potential merger, possibly including Mitsubishi, to create a larger automotive group to better compete with Toyota and other global automakers, especially in the electric vehicle market. The combined entity would aim to better compete against Tesla and C...
Honda and Nissan in Merger Talks to Challenge Toyota
Honda and Nissan are reportedly negotiating a potential merger, possibly including Mitsubishi, to create a larger automotive group to better compete with Toyota and other global automakers, especially in the electric vehicle market. The combined entity would aim to better compete against Tesla and C...
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44% Bias Score
Stellantis to Invest €8 Billion in Italian Auto Production
Stellantis, the world's fourth-largest carmaker, will invest €8 billion in Italian operations in 2024, including €2 billion in production and €6 billion in the supply chain, to launch more than a dozen new models by 2032, despite facing challenges from new European electric vehicle regulations and r...
Stellantis to Invest €8 Billion in Italian Auto Production
Stellantis, the world's fourth-largest carmaker, will invest €8 billion in Italian operations in 2024, including €2 billion in production and €6 billion in the supply chain, to launch more than a dozen new models by 2032, despite facing challenges from new European electric vehicle regulations and r...
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44% Bias Score