Thousands of Stellantis workers went on strike Friday and protested in Rome over temporary layoffs and production stoppages by the maker of Fiat and Jeep in Italy.

Stellantis will next month suspend activities at some assembly and engine plants in Italy, including for the Fiat Panda city car, in response to tough market conditions, the automaker said on Wednesday.

In July, Fiat noted the model was the best-selling vehicle in Italy as it generated over 63,500 sales for a 21% year-over-year increase. Despite this, Stellantis said the pause was necessary as they’re facing a “path requiring difficult choices and ...

Stellantis is facing industry-wide challenges such as low demand for more expensive electric vehicles and competition from China. MILAN -- Stellantis will next month suspend activities at some assembly and engine plants in Italy, including for the Fiat Panda, in response to tough market conditions.

Stellantis will next month suspend activities at some assembly and engine plants in Italy, including for the Fiat Panda city car, in response to tough market conditions, the carmaker said on Wednesday.

Stellantis’ struggles extend beyond the U.S., as the automotive giant faces a tough landscape in Europe. The company’s performance in the region mirrors its challenges across the Atlantic, with deliveries dropping by a steep 17% in the third quarter of 2023.

As if that wasn't bad enough, production of yet another car will be paused because of slow demand. Assembled at the Pomigliano d'Arco factory in Italy, the aging Panda will be on a hiatus for several days next month.