Stellantis has delivered its clearest signal yet that its turnaround plan is gaining traction, posting third-quarter 2026 net revenues of €37.6 billion, up 1% from a year earlier, and a net loss of €0.5 billion — a 90% improvement on a prior-year quarter hit by significant items. The automaker reaffirmed its guidance, and markets applauded the progress: shares rose 13% as the turnaround plan and cost cuts gain traction, CNBC reported.
Europe did the heavy lifting. Shipments in the group's Enlarged Europe region rose 10% to 588,000 vehicles, supported by battery-electric growth, continued momentum for the Smart Car platform and rising Leapmotor volumes. EU30 battery-electric sales jumped 65%, with Leapmotor nearly quadrupling its volumes across the region.
The recovery remains uneven, however. Middle East and Africa sales fell 22%, and Stellantis expects positive industrial free cash flow only in 2027. In China, the group and its European peers continue to struggle as domestic brands such as Xiaomi, BYD and Geely gain ground and intensify competition in the world's largest car market.
For dealers and fleet buyers across Eastern Europe, the numbers point to a widening pipeline of electrified models reaching showrooms. Sustained Smart Car platform momentum and Leapmotor's steep volume curve suggest the group's BEV push is finally achieving real scale — a shift importers and used-vehicle traders will want to factor into their stock planning. Those benchmarking the group's current line-up can compare listings and pricing on the European marketplace WorldTrader24.de.
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