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Stellantis (NYSE: STLA / Euronext Milan: STLAM / Euronext Paris: STLAP) said today that consolidated shipments for the three months ending March 31, 2026, were an estimated 1.4 million units, up 12% year-over-year.*
“This increase was primarily driven by Enlarged Europe and North America, and further supported by year‑over‑year shipments growth in Middle East & Africa and South America,” Stellantis said.**
Stellantis Q1 2026 Shipments by region
In North America, Q1 shipments grew by approximately 54,000 units compared to the same period in 2025, representing a 17% y-o-y increase. This improvement reflects increased momentum in the region, with shipments of the Ram 1500 (light-duty) HEMI® V8, refreshed Jeep® Grand Wagoneer, and the all-new Jeep® Cherokee accounting for more than 100% of y-o-y growth, partially offset by Jeep® Compass shipments which were lower due to the ramp-up of Jeep® Cherokee, also produced at the Toluca plant.
In Enlarged Europe, Q1 shipments increased by approximately 69,000 units, up 12% y-o-y. LCV volumes were stable at approximately 135,000 units. Passenger car volume growth was driven by new launches. FIAT, Opel/Vauxhall and Citroën brands shipments benefited from the performance of Smart Car platform nameplates (Citroën C3, C3 Aircross, Opel/Vauxhall Frontera, Fiat Grande Panda) which increased by approximately 48,000 units, or 85% y-o-y. Leapmotor-branded vehicles gained commercial momentum, with shipments increasing by 22,000 units to approximately 27,000 units; supported by the success of the T03, in the BEV entry-price segment across Europe, particularly in Italy.
In Middle East & Africa, shipments increased by approximately 11,000 units (+11% y-o-y) mainly driven by Türkiye (+ ~12,000 units). This significant improvement reflects the benefit of the normalized inventory dynamics and improving commercial performance in Türkiye, mainly due to the introduction of new Citroën and Opel Smart Cars. Algeria also contributed positively with the continued ramp‑up of local production. Shipments in Gulf Cooperation Council countries decreased by more than half to approximately 3000 units.
In South America, shipments increased by ~8000 units (+4% y-o-y), driven by Brazil, where shipments rose by ~17,000 units (+11% y-o-y), reflecting an improved market trend. This was partially offset by a decline in shipments in Argentina of ~8000 units (-19% y-o-y) due to industry decline, and pressure from new Chinese entrants. Stellantis maintained its leadership in regional shipments as well as in its two main markets, Brazil and Argentina.
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- Consolidated shipments only include shipments by Company’s consolidated subsidiaries, which represent new vehicles invoiced to third party (dealers/importers or final customers). Consolidated shipment volumes for Q1 2026 presented here are unaudited and may be adjusted.
- With effect from January 1, 2026, the Maserati reportable segment has been eliminated and its shipments are reported consistently with our other brands in that transactions are treated on a “where sold” basis. Comparative information has been restated.
- Consolidated shipments include shipments for Leapmotor International, which is a jointly established, Stellantis-controlled company created in 2024 and owned 51% by Stellantis and 49% by Leapmotor, to distribute Leapmotor-branded vehicles outside of China.
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Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap.
AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks.
Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.
Stellantis Q1 2026 Shipments Up 12% at 1.4 Million
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Stellantis (NYSE: STLA / Euronext Milan: STLAM / Euronext Paris: STLAP) said today that consolidated shipments for the three months ending March 31, 2026, were an estimated 1.4 million units, up 12% year-over-year.*
“This increase was primarily driven by Enlarged Europe and North America, and further supported by year‑over‑year shipments growth in Middle East & Africa and South America,” Stellantis said.**
Stellantis Q1 2026 Shipments by region
In North America, Q1 shipments grew by approximately 54,000 units compared to the same period in 2025, representing a 17% y-o-y increase. This improvement reflects increased momentum in the region, with shipments of the Ram 1500 (light-duty) HEMI® V8, refreshed Jeep® Grand Wagoneer, and the all-new Jeep® Cherokee accounting for more than 100% of y-o-y growth, partially offset by Jeep® Compass shipments which were lower due to the ramp-up of Jeep® Cherokee, also produced at the Toluca plant.
In Enlarged Europe, Q1 shipments increased by approximately 69,000 units, up 12% y-o-y. LCV volumes were stable at approximately 135,000 units. Passenger car volume growth was driven by new launches. FIAT, Opel/Vauxhall and Citroën brands shipments benefited from the performance of Smart Car platform nameplates (Citroën C3, C3 Aircross, Opel/Vauxhall Frontera, Fiat Grande Panda) which increased by approximately 48,000 units, or 85% y-o-y. Leapmotor-branded vehicles gained commercial momentum, with shipments increasing by 22,000 units to approximately 27,000 units; supported by the success of the T03, in the BEV entry-price segment across Europe, particularly in Italy.
In Middle East & Africa, shipments increased by approximately 11,000 units (+11% y-o-y) mainly driven by Türkiye (+ ~12,000 units). This significant improvement reflects the benefit of the normalized inventory dynamics and improving commercial performance in Türkiye, mainly due to the introduction of new Citroën and Opel Smart Cars. Algeria also contributed positively with the continued ramp‑up of local production. Shipments in Gulf Cooperation Council countries decreased by more than half to approximately 3000 units.
In South America, shipments increased by ~8000 units (+4% y-o-y), driven by Brazil, where shipments rose by ~17,000 units (+11% y-o-y), reflecting an improved market trend. This was partially offset by a decline in shipments in Argentina of ~8000 units (-19% y-o-y) due to industry decline, and pressure from new Chinese entrants. Stellantis maintained its leadership in regional shipments as well as in its two main markets, Brazil and Argentina.
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About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn. He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe. Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap. AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks. Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.