Stellantis (STLA) Stock News, May 16-22, 2025

Jeep (STLA) has unveiled the new Gladiator Dark Sky edition, a premium variant of their unique open-air pickup truck based on the Sport S trim. The package bundles popular features at an MSRP of $1,495, including a performance hood, body-color fender flares, gloss black bumper inserts, and dark-colored badges. For the first time, customers can opt for a body-color hardtop roof on the Sport S trim. The vehicle comes standard with a 12.3-inch infotainment screen, Uconnect 5, and advanced safety features. The Gladiator Dark Sky maintains impressive capabilities with Dana 44 front and rear axles, 10 inches of ground clearance, and leads the segment with a 7,700-pound max tow rating and best-in-class 4x4 payload of 1,725 pounds.

Dodge unveils the 2026 Dodge Charger Daytona sedan, expanding its muscle car lineup with the world's first four-door electric muscle car. The new model will join the two-door coupe variant, featuring 670 horsepower in the Scat Pack trim and achieving 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds. Both models share identical performance specs, including a maximum range of 241 miles and a 20-80% charging time of 24 minutes.

The four-door variant maintains the coupe's design elements with a common roofline, liftgate, and fascia. Key features include all-wheel drive, PowerShot functionality providing an extra 40 horsepower boost, and the Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust system. The vehicle offers best-in-class cargo volume of 38.5 cubic feet and will begin deliveries in the second half of 2025.

Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) has announced its participation in Bernstein's 41st Annual Strategic Decisions Conference. Chief Financial Officer Doug Ostermann will engage in a fireside chat on Thursday, May 29, 2025, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. EDT. The session will be accessible via live webcast, with a recorded replay available after the event. Stellantis, a leading global automaker, operates a diverse portfolio of brands including Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, Jeep, and others, focusing on providing mobility solutions through its various automotive and mobility service brands.

Stellantis (STLA) has announced a $388 million investment to develop a state-of-the-art Metro Detroit Megahub in Van Buren Township, Michigan. The facility, set to launch in 2027, will feature cutting-edge AutoStore automated storage and retrieval systems, supporting approximately 488 UAW-represented jobs. This investment is part of Stellantis' broader consolidation strategy, which includes the sale of existing parts distribution centers in Center Line, Marysville, and Milwaukee. The new Megahub will incorporate advanced automation technology, with robots navigating tracks above storage bins to improve order speed and accuracy. This development follows Stellantis' 2023 UAW contract agreements, which have already seen nearly $120 million invested in parts and services operations.

The Jeep® brand's 2020 Super Bowl commercial "Groundhog Day", featuring Bill Murray, has been crowned the Best American Ad of the 21st Century in Campaign US's inaugural Campaign Cup 2025 competition. The iconic commercial, which recreated the 1993 film with Murray reprising his role as Phil Connors, won through a bracket-style voting system featuring 32 ads. Shot in Woodstock, Illinois, the ad showcased the Jeep Gladiator as Connors' getaway vehicle with the groundhog. The commercial's timing was particularly significant as Super Bowl LIV coincided with Groundhog Day for only the second time in 54 years. The advertisement achieved notable success, winning USA Today's AdMeter competition, receiving an Emmy nomination, and becoming the most-viewed Super Bowl commercial across social media that year.

Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) announced that six of its executives have been named among the 100 Leading Women in the North American automotive industry by Automotive News. The honorees include Chris Feuell (CEO, Chrysler Brand), Barbara Pilarski, Teresa Thiele, Linda Trbizan, Tara Vatcher, and Marlo Vitous, all holding senior leadership positions.

The 2025 class emerged from a competitive nomination process across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The honorees will be featured in Automotive News on May 19 and celebrated at a gala at The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan. Chris Feuell will also speak at the Automotive News Leading Women Conference on May 20.

Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) has appointed Xavier Chardon as the new Chief Executive Officer of Citroën, effective June 2, 2025. Chardon, who brings nearly 20 years of experience with the Citroën brand and strong international background, will report to Jean-Philippe Imparato, Stellantis' Chief Operating Officer, Enlarged Europe. The appointment comes as Citroën aims to build on recent successes and accelerate its transformation in the evolving automotive industry. Chardon succeeds Thierry Koskas, who led the brand for two years and oversaw significant lineup renewals, including the recent introduction of the new C5 Aircross.

Jeep® Performance Parts (JPP) has unveiled the innovative Awning and Rooftop Tent (ARTT) concept at Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, Arizona. Developed in partnership with Dometic through the Stellantis Star*Up intrapreneurship program, this premium camping solution is specifically designed for the four-door Jeep Wrangler. The ARTT concept features a carbon-fiber shell that attaches directly to the vehicle's roof, eliminating the need for a heavy rack system. Key features include an easy-to-pitch tent using Dometic's AIR Frame Inflation technology, a 270-degree integrated awning, space for a queen-size mattress, and unique interior access through removed freedom panels. The concept is being showcased on the Jeep Wrangler 4xe Sunchaser concept vehicle, which includes notable modifications such as a 2-inch lift kit, 37-inch BFGoodrich tires, and custom storage solutions.

The Jeep® brand has been named America's Most Patriotic Brand for the 24th consecutive year in the Brand Keys Most Patriotic Brands survey. The iconic off-road brand topped the list among 1,350 brands evaluated by over 7,460 consumers aged 18-65. The survey, which will release its complete top 50 list on June 9, 2025, assessed brand resonance for patriotism. Jeep's recognition stems from its WWII heritage and association with freedom and adventure. The brand continues to support military personnel through its 17-year partnership with the USO and offers a military incentive program for select personnel. Jeep's current portfolio includes various models, including the Wrangler 4xe (America's best-selling PHEV) and its first all-electric U.S. vehicle, the Wagoneer S.