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Stellantis First Quarter Shipments up 12% Year-On-Year to 1.4 Million Vehicles
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Posted on April 15, 2026
2 min readLast updated: April 15, 2026
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Stellantis reported a 12% year‑on‑year increase in global shipments in Q1 2026, reaching approximately 1.4 million vehicles. Growth was strongest in North America (+17%) and Enlarged Europe (+12%), while shipments in Gulf Cooperation Council countries dropped by over 50%.
Stellantis first-quarter shipments up 12% year-on-year
Stellantis Reports Strong Growth in Global Shipments
Overview of First-Quarter Performance
ROME, April 15 (Reuters) - Franco-Italian automaker Stellantis said on Wednesday its global shipments rose 12% year-on-year in the first quarter to an estimated 1.4 million vehicles, consolidating a sales rebound that started in the second half of 2025.
Leadership and Strategic Direction
CEO Antonio Filosa's Market Share Focus
CEO Antonio Filosa, appointed last year, is focusing on regaining market share as part of turnaround efforts for a company that posted a net loss of 22.3 billion euros ($26.3 billion) last year.
Upcoming Industrial Plan
He is due to unveil a new industrial plan on May 21.
Regional Breakdown of Shipments
North America and Europe Lead Growth
The latest increase in shipments was primarily driven by North America, where they were up 17% to 379,000 vehicles, and the wider European region, where they increased by 12% to 637,000 vehicles, Stellantis said.
South America and Other Markets
In South America, the third-largest market for the group, they rose 4% to 219,000 vehicles.
Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa
In the Asia Pacific and Middle East and Africa regions, where Stellantis has a smaller footprint, shipments were up respectively by 15% to 15,000 vehicles, and 11% to 111,000 vehicles.
Impact of Geopolitical Events
Stellantis noted that in Gulf Cooperation Council countries - heavily affected by the ongoing Iran war - shipments more than halved to around 3,000 vehicles.
Financial Context and Reporting
($1 = 0.8480 euros)
(Reporting by Mirko Miorelli and Alvise Armellini, Editing by Mark Potter)
Key Takeaways
- •Global Q1 2026 shipments rose 12% YoY to around 1.4 million units, rebounding from previous declines.
- •Regional performance varied sharply: North America surged 17%, Enlarged Europe up 12%, but GCC markets plunged over 50%.
- •Stellantis’ recovery follows a challenging 2025 marked by significant EV write‑downs and strategic reshuffling to restore profitability.
Frequently Asked Questions about Stellantis first quarter shipments up 12% year-on-year to 1.4 million vehicles
1How much did Stellantis' global shipments increase in Q1 2024?
Stellantis' global shipments rose 12% year-on-year to approximately 1.4 million vehicles in the first quarter of 2024.
2Which regions contributed most to Stellantis' shipment growth?
North America saw a 17% increase, and the Enlarged Europe area saw a 12% rise in shipments compared to last year.
3Did Stellantis experience any declines in shipment volumes?
Yes, shipments in Gulf Cooperation Council countries decreased by more than half during the first quarter.
4Who reported on Stellantis' first quarter performance?
The report was prepared by Mirko Miorelli and edited by Mark Potter.
