The Mirafiori stoppage from July 27 to 31 extends a planned three-week August break as parts shortages hit output, while unions say the repeated pauses may also point to softer demand.
Stellantis will halt production for an additional week at its Mirafiori factory in Turin from July 27 to 31, extending a previously scheduled three-week summer shutdown in August. The automaker told unions the extra stoppage was caused by parts shortages, including engines, bumpers and sensors, and a company spokesperson said some suppliers were struggling to keep up with higher output of the Fiat 500 after the city car was relaunched late last year with a hybrid version. FIM Cisl, an Italian trade union, said the repeated production interruptions could also indicate demand is weaker than expected. The plant was due to restart operations on Tuesday after a separate one-week halt linked to a public holiday in Turin. Stellantis said last year it was targeting production of around 100,000 Fiat 500 units in 2026 across hybrid and fully electric versions. Europe Chief Emanuele Cappellano said last month the group produced 15,000 Fiat 500s in the first quarter and that output was accelerating, though he did not confirm the 100,000 annual goal. FIM Cisl's Igor Albera also said Stellantis reduced Mirafiori's daily Fiat 500 assembly rate earlier this year to 400 units from 430.