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Thanks for the explanation, interesting! If demand goes down, they have to adjust product/offer like everyone else has to do. I think the former PSA brands have managed longterm sales historically much better than the FCA brands.

But if production during start-up is simply slower for the same output, couldn't that cross over the border from three to two shifts when everything runs fine and you don't need the full capacity? That said, I don't want to claim that sales of the trio don't slow down, It's just another factor.

Who says that? The article only mentions "the products" as a unit. But if it is, it would be the normal turn of every modern Alfa: Highest sales in the first full year, then sinking. What Stellantis really needs to address without a doubt are the high list prices of the BEV versions. Only sellable with high rebates against cheaper competitors. Lower entry prices and bring 1.6 MHEV and 210 hp BEV for the mid-range. And bring new door cards for better quality feel ASAP. In general I think you need more manpower for the launch phase than for the continued production. Could be totally normal.

The original Bobby Car color! 😀 I hope it's just an addition to the existing mint. But it has doors and fabric roof! That's not available yet, right?

JPI — is he really leading Maserati? Or rather a honorary CEO? I only see Santo Ficili in action. Apart from that, did JPI do harm to Alfa? The focus on BEV that leads to delays now was company mandate under Tavares, the Tonale on old platform was done already. How much freedom does a brand CEO have, when he's dependent on group platforms, powertrains, electronics?

As the butt is so damn high, could it have a split rear window like the Mercedes Sportcoupé?

And more closely DS #8, Lancia Gamma. What was the name for this platform variant with lower A pillar? MP2?

PRESS CONFERENCE ALFA ROMEO Friday, January 9, 2026 8:40 – 9:00 Participants: Santo Ficili, CEO Cristiano Fiorio, General Manager BottegaFuoriserie Eugenio Franzetti, Marketing & Communication Max Sirena, CEO Luna Rossa So what do we expect? New marketing campaign, special series, next Bottega project or Fuoriserie options?

I don't think Leapmotor has much more to offer than electric power modules and batteries. For sure not mechanics or driving dynamics. Read this to compare Grande Panda with Leapmotor T03: https://www.adac.de/rund-ums-fahrzeug/elektromobilitaet/elektroauto/guenstigste-elektro-kleinwagen-vergleich/ And don't blame the French for lack of Italian projects. It was FCA that decided to stop developing anything except 500e in the mid 2010s. I still miss any proof that STLA Small is based on CMP though.

I like the interior apart from the two free-standing screens. Nice fabric, nice layout and seats. But why not a hood for the instruments. Keep in mind that this is the top version. Probably 35–40,000+. The entry level might look drastically different.

Bottom line: All cars with local emissions are getting more expensive little by little to push customers into BEV/PHEV. No surprise here. I just hope the price crossing between BEV and ICE/MHEV won't happen at the current BEV price point.

So they'll show the Lancia Gamma this Sunday?

For Giulia context: The European market for premium sedans has been shrinking 19% from January to October 2025. Let's hope they find a good receipt … https://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/verkehr/3er-c-klasse-und-co-keiner-will-mehr-premium-limousinen/?fbclid=IwY2xjawOzeyZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETBOYjZOMWVzQ2dUREoyOWJ6c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkfGjR2ejLu8k0eoXU701Xv4tCxcnp_ghwy6vTG8VXc2ETZndgwgIQFl2BC-_aem_qERTRQOeHPlGGRcP9IBpmw

The model range just got bigger with this genius move. 🤓

If it offers more than a 25k Big Panda the Fiat prices have to adapt. Has to be seen though. Could be very bare bone. I hope STLA Small SP1 (208/Corsa) will offer 500 km WLTP. Do you think they'll also get entry-level ranges or is that left to Smart Car?