Stellantis, the multinational automotive corporation, reported a decline in sales for the quarter ending 30 June, attributing it to lower shipments in North America due to US import tariffs. The company stated that consolidated shipments were estimated at 1.4 million units, a 6% decrease compared to the previous year, with North American shipments dropping by approximately 109,000 units, representing a 25% decline.
The impact of tariffs on imported vehicles, reduced manufacturing, and lower fleet channel sales were cited as reasons for the decline in North American shipments. Stellantis also projected a first-half loss of €2.3 billion but expects profitability to improve in the second half of the year with the introduction of new products at dealerships.
In Europe, sales for the second quarter were down 6% year-on-year, primarily due to product transition factors. The company highlighted the ramp-up of the “Smart Car” platform B-segment vehicles and the impact of Fiat 500 ICE hiatus on prior year comparisons.
Shipments of the four Smart Cars – Citroën C3 and C3 Aircross, Opel/Vauxhall Frontera, and Fiat Grande Panda – saw a 45% increase in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the previous quarter, totaling 25,000 units. Stellantis emphasized that consolidated shipments only include vehicles invoiced to third parties.
Looking ahead, Stellantis anticipates an improvement in profitability in the second half of the year as the market recovers and new products hit the market. Despite the challenges faced in the first half, the company remains optimistic about its future performance and is focused on driving growth and innovation in the automotive industry.
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