The automotive giant is in a very uncomfortable situation. Keep an eye out for the next few weeks and the dialogue with the Minister.
After just a few weeks, everything seems to be back to normal again. The initial agreement, which seemed like it could revive the Mirafiori factory, seems to have fallen through. Stellantisas reported by an indiscretion by Reuterschose Poland for the production of Leapmotor’s Chinese cars.
Everything was supposed to be the result of the joint venture created by Stellantis with the Chinese manufacturer Leapmotor, with the aim of transferring the production of some Chinese cars to Europe, with the exclusivity for the European giant to export and sell Chinese cars in Europe. Initially the factory designated for the operation seemed to be that of Mirafiori, as declared by the CEO of Stellantis himself, Carlos Tavares. “If there is economic sustainability, we will do it”he had said enthusiastically.
And yet it is the Thychy factory was chosen, where the T03 will be produced. A very uncomfortable situation for the Mirafiori factory, which today sees its production greatly reduced, also due to the numerous cars that seemed to be built there and were instead moved elsewhere. For example the Panda, which is instead produced in Serbia.
Mirafiori, what’s happening? The plan and proposal to employees
Now the Mirafiori factory is at risk of cuts. Its annual production is estimated at less than 50 thousand cars in 2024 although, in an interview with The sun 24 hoursCarlos Tavares he talked about a plan. The CEO of Stellantis revealed an already existing project for the Italian plant, where they could begin production of the Fiat 500, both hybrid and electric, leaving the assembly of the “old” one to the factory in Algeria.
“The farewell to the idea of producing Leapmotor electric cars is very bad news”commented the president of API Torino Fabrizio Cellino. “I hope that at least the 500 will be done and that Brussels will review the rules on electric”, has continued. On 3 April the governor of Piedmont, ANFIA e the trade unions by the Ministry of Made in Italy in Rome to take stock of the situation.
On April 12, however, a strike was proclaimed by the employees, to whom a proposal was currently made. A new agreement, signed together with the trade unions, provides incentives of up to 100 thousand euros for workers up to to 130-150 thousand euros at the top for those who quit either because they are close to retirement or because they have found another job.
