Stellantis in the headlines as automakers scale EV plans and face tariffs/industry shifts; formed in 2021 from PSA and FCA merger. Short bio: global car giant from merger of PSA Group and FCA (Fiat Chrysler).
Several companies have moved robotaxi plans forward. Uber and Wayve have opened an interest list for a London rollout that will begin with human safety supervisors and match riders on Uber X at no extra cost. Tesla has applied to run up to 5,000 robotaxis in the Las Vegas area and is expanding driverless coverage in Texas. Waymo has paused services in several US cities while it fixes software that mis-handles flooded roads.
Toyota plans to expand its electric vehicle lineup in the US, with new models and local production, as demand recovers from a recent decline. Meanwhile, Tesla struggles with falling sales and production-supply gaps amid industry-wide demand slowdown, focusing on autonomous robots and future mobility projects.
As of April 2026, Tesla's Q1 vehicle deliveries fell 4% below analyst expectations, with a record inventory buildup signaling demand challenges. Volkswagen will cease US production of its ID.4 electric SUV, shifting focus to higher-volume models amid weak EV sales. Meanwhile, Australian demand for used EVs surges due to rising fuel prices, and Toyota plans to expand its US EV lineup despite recent market setbacks.
President Donald Trump has given the EU until 4 July to implement the Turnberry trade deal or the US will raise tariffs on EU cars and trucks from 15% toward 25%. He has said he spoke to European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, set the deadline tied to US Independence Day, and warned of "much higher" duties if the bloc does not act.
Stellantis has unveiled a plan to roll out nine new models under $40,000 by 2030, aiming to revive US volume and stabilize margins. The move includes new Ram, Dodge, and Jeep entries, alongside cost-cutting measures after heavy investments in electrification and a prior $26 billion annual loss.
Stellantis has announced a global recall covering 2021–2025 Jeep Wrangler SUVs and Gladiator pickups after an electrical connection in the power steering pump wiring could overheat and ignite. The recall affects about 1.08 million US vehicles, with additional units in Canada, Mexico and other markets. The fix will involve inspecting and potentially repairing or replacing wiring or the power steering pump, with remedies expected by July.