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Stellantis has a problem with a large stock of unsold cars

Stellantis is one of the largest automotive groups in the world that owns more than a dozen brands. In the first half of 2024, it recorded bad sales results, which caused the problem of too many manufactured cars sitting in warehouses.

The total sales of vehicles from the Stellantis Group in the six months of this year on the United States market fell by 16%, and the biggest decline was recorded by Ram (-26%), Dodge (-16%), Jeep (-9%) and Chrysler (- 8%). A large number of vehicles are gathering dust in warehouses, so the group is considering the option of a lower price on cars manufactured this year or earlier.

Looking at individual models, the Alfa Romeo Giulia is currently the slowest selling car in the US, with an inventory of 617 days. It is followed by Alfa Romeo Stelvio (456 days), Fiat 500e (454 days), Jeep Renegade (332 days), Grand Wagoneer L (327 days) and Dodge Hornet (323 days). This means that brands don’t have to produce these models for more than a year before selling currently unsold stock.

Also, Stellantis decided to reduce the delivery of cars to dealers by the end of the year by 200,000 units.

Source: CarEdge, Photo: Stellantis

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Alfa Romeo is developing a new all-electric SUV

In 2023, there were rumors about a new Alfa Romeo car with which the Italian manufacturer would enter the race with currently strong competition such as the Porche Cayenne or the Mercedes EQE SUV. A few days ago it was confirmed by the head of Alfa Romeo, Jean-Philippe Imparato, and the new SUV should reach the market in 2027.

Jean-Phlippe said that the company gives more chances to the SUV model than to the hatchback, but everything will depend on the sales of this type of vehicle in Europe, the potential of the Asian market, especially China, and the development of electrification in North America.

“The question is whether we will increase the size, and for me the answer is yes. We have to go to a bigger model. We have everything, the platform, the engines and the software. We can push the limits to the maximum, and I have some design sketches that are very good. If I premium and I’m not in the E-segment, what should I do?”

Alfa Romeo currently offers three SUV models: Junior, Tonale and Stelvio, and according to some rumors, the new SUV should be built on the STLA Large platform from Stellantis. However, what we know for sure for now is that the car will have a striking design, a centrally positioned license plate holder, and that the front grill will be taken from the Scudetto model.

Also, it should be noted that the Italian manufacturer previously announced several special limited models such as the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale, and the return of some of the old models such as the GTV or roadster Duetto is also planned.

Source: Alfa Romeo

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Alfa Romeo Project Kid

Alfa Romeo appears to be developing its smallest SUV, and recently released photos point to what the Italian manufacturer is calling Project Kid.

Of course, the car is still in the development stage, so we can only talk about what is seen in the photos. At first glance, the car’s design resembles a larger SUV, the Alfa Romeo Tonale. Aggressive front fascia, Trefoil grille, logo positioned on the hood, and slim rear lights give the impression of luxury.

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The car should be built on the STLA Small (eCMP2) platform used by other models from the Stellantis group, such as the Jeep Avenger and the Fiat 600e.

When it comes to the powertrain, there is no official information yet. It is assumed that there will be powertrain options as the Project Kid is based on the same platform as the Jeep Avenger, which is available with a 1.2-liter three-cylinder turbo petrol engine with 155 hp and 240 Nm of torque, but also with a 154 hp electric motor and has a range up to 400 kilometers.

Whether and when the car will go into production is unknown.

Source: cochespias1 via Instagram

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Alfa Romeo Project Kid