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Wales Online
11-08-2025
- Automotive
- Wales Online
Urgent Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroen recall as 72,000 drivers told of 'fire risk' - list of 28 cars affected
Urgent Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroen recall as 72,000 drivers told of 'fire risk' - list of 28 cars affected A total of 28 different models are subject to the potential issue A Fiat 600 (Image: Fiat/PA) Stellantis has announced a recall of 72,000 cars in the UK due to a potential fire risk. The firm says that a total of 28 models across the Alfa Romeo, Citroen, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep, Peugeot and Vauxhall brands could be at risk, through loosened nuts on a fuel pipe, which could result in an engine fire. The recall was prompted by 11 reported cases of cars catching fire in France and is the second major recall after owners of the Citroen C3 and DS3 were contacted over a potentially fatal airbag fault earlier this year. A spokesperson from Stellantis told the PA News Agency: 'Having customer safety and satisfaction at the core of its values, Stellantis is voluntarily recalling an estimated 72,000 in the UK due to a potential issue with the high-pressure fuel pipe. Some 2023-2025 Peugeot, Citroen, DS Automobiles, Vauxhall, Alfa Romeo, Jeep and Fiat vehicles may face fuel leakage at the high-pressure pipe between the high-pressure pump and the rail due to loosened nuts. This can potentially lead to higher fuel leakage consumption and, in a worst-case scenario, to occurrences of fire in the engine.' Article continues below The firm added: 'Stellantis already started the proactive outreach to vehicle owners, asking them to contact the dealer network to schedule an appointment. The rework consists of retightening the nut connections on the high-pressure pipe and the screws of the rail. It takes less than half an hour and is free of charge.' Owners of affected vehicles can contact their local dealer through the firm's website or by phone.
Yahoo
30-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Stellantis posts first-half losses in ‘tough' year
This story was originally published on Automotive Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Automotive Dive newsletter. Stellantis on Tuesday announced its first half 2025 revenues fell 13% compared to the same period last year, resulting in an operating loss of 2.3 billion euros ($2.68 billion), but says U.S. tariff losses for the whole year will be slightly lower than first anticipated at 1.3 billion euros ($1.5 billion). The automaker says net revenues for the half fell to 74.3 billion euros ($86.6 billion), which it blamed mainly on declines in North America and Europe, but were partially offset by growth in South America. The company's loss for the January-June period was a significant swing into the red compared to an H1 2024 net profit of 5.6 billion euros ($6.53 billion). A closer look at individual markets revealed shipments to North America fell 23%, mainly because of reduced production of imported vehicles most impacted by tariffs, lower fleet channel sales and production gaps resulting from discontinued models, driving a net revenue reduction of 26%. Shipments in Europe for Stellantis fell 7% year-on-year, mainly owing to the slower ramp-up of recently launched B-segment vehicles, although partially offset by higher volumes of Fiat 600, Peugeot 3008 and 5008 models, as well as the Jeep Avenger. However, for the region there was a 2% reduction in net revenues. The South America market was the group's bright spot, recording shipments up 20%, driven primarily by increased volumes in Argentina, as well as increased YoY shipments of Fiat's Strada, Fastback and Argo models, causing net revenues in the region to climb 5%. The Middle East and African markets reported a slight increase in shipments at 5%, while China experienced fierce price wars. Stellantis blamed the latter mainly for adjusted operating income in the China, India and Asia-Pacific region falling 38% compared to the same period in 2024. Nonetheless, Stellantis expects improvement in the second half of 2025 with total industrial available liquidity now at 47.2 billion euros ($55 billion), above targeted ratio to net revenues. Total inventories of 1.2 million units by the end of June rose 1% compared to 2024, even as new products launched and consolidated shipments rose 5% sequentially. The company re-established financial guidance and says it expects continued sequential improvement in H2 2025. '(The year) 2025 has been and will be a tough year but we are making progress on our product wave,' CEO Antonio Filosa said on a call with investors. 'The second half will see a range of new products that will promote growth,' he added. Filosa says closing Stellantis's hydrogen fuel-cell LCV program was part of the rationalization needed to drive a turnaround for the group. 'We ended the commercial-vehicle hydrogen program because there was not a clear path to profitability,' he said. Meanwhile, a new focus on the U.S. market is underway. 'In the U.S., we need to reconnect with our customers with our iconic models,' Filosa said. 'The all-new Jeep Cherokee will mark our re-entry into the midsize SUV segment and bringing back the 'Hemi' V-8 with Dodge in the fullsize sector responds to what our customers want.' Recommended Reading Stellantis names new North American dealer strategy leader Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Charul Now Commerce Stream Jt Topper After 3-Marks Gain In Reval
Nagpur: Charul Vithalkar, a student of Dr Ambedkar College, secured joint top position in Commerce stream merit list for the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination following re-evaluation. Initially ranked second with 577 marks (96.17%), Charul's score in secretarial practice increased from 95 to 98, raising her total to 580 out of 600. This score matched the topper's 97.67%, allowing her to share the highest rank with three other students, including Ruchika Bakre from her college. The re-evaluation process was pivotal for Charul, as the additional three marks elevated her to the top position in the Commerce stream. Consequently, Dr Ambedkar College now has two students in the leading ranks. The Maharashtra HSC results were declared on May 6, showing a statewide 91.88% pass record, which is 1.5% decline from the previous year. Nagpur division recorded a pass rate of 90.52%, placing it eighth among nine divisions and maintaining its rank from last year. Covering six districts, the division saw Gondia achieve the highest pass percentage, while Gadchiroli recorded the lowest at 70.58%. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Nuevo Fiat 600 híbrido o eléctrico Fiat Undo Additionally, Nagpur and Chandrapur performed notably within the region. The overall decline in results was attributed to 6% drop in the Arts stream's success rate, significantly affecting the state's average. Girls outperformed boys, with a pass rate of 94.6% compared to 89.5% for boys. Over 14 lakh students had appeared for the exams in March, and 13.02 lakh passed. Nagpur division reported 3,069 fewer distinctions than the previous year, marking the lowest number since 2019. Despite the overall dip, individual successes, such as those from Dr Ambedkar College, emerge as silver lining. The results, however, reflect a competitive academic landscape, with Konkan division leading with 96.74% success rate.
Daily Mirror
17-06-2025
- Daily Mirror
Woman got unexpected call while out with friends - then made 'foolish' decision
Abigail Alty took a call from work asking her to do an extra shift after she had gone out drinking with friends leading to a 'foolish' decision that would see her standing in court soon after A woman appeared in court after she 'foolishly' chose to get behind the wheel of her car after agreeing to an extra shift at work despite being twice over the alcohol limit. Housing manageress Abigail Alty took a call from work asking her to do an extra shift the following day after she had gone out drinking with friends. Police stopped the 31-year-old at 2am when she overtook a police car and struggled to stay in her lane while on her way home in her Fiat 600. Cops administered a breath test which showed she was almost twice the alcohol limit. When questioned, Alty, of Southport, Merseyside claimed she had stopped drinking for up to two hours after taking the work call and mistakenly thought she would be fine to drive. At Sefton Magistrates' Court she was fined £415, ordered that she pay £166 in costs and surcharge and was banned from driving for 17 months, the Manchester Evening News reports. She was offered the chance to take a drink drive awareness course which if completed will reduce the ban by a quarter. Andrew Page, prosecuting, said: 'The matter goes back to May 17 of this year. PC Shearer was on duty at 1.50am on Liverpool Road, Crosby, going towards Crosby Village when he saw a vehicle behind him. "It appeared to be quite close to his vehicle and he moved to the left to allow it to go past, this being the defendant's Fiat 600. The vehicle was observed to have poor lane discipline and crossed over the white central line. The officer caused it to stop on Moor Lane. He spoke with the driver who identified herself as Miss Alty. 'Due to a suspicion she may have been driving above the alcohol limit she was asked for a roadside sample of breath. She did not provide a roadside sample of breath so she was arrested and cautioned and taken to a police station where two samples of breath were provided. The defendant is a lady of good character, no matters being recorded against her.' Tests showed Alty had 68 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, the legal limit being 35mg. In mitigation, her lawyer Marcela Salter said: "She was with friends and she received a telephone call asking if she would do an extra shift the following day. She agreed and stopped drinking alcohol at that point. "She remained with friends for approximately an hour-and-a-half to two hours before making the foolish decision to drive. She felt she was able to drive her motor vehicle. She accepts that she was followed by the officer and stopped. "This was the first time she had ever come into contact with Merseyside Police in terms of any criminal involvement. She panicked and wished to make a call to her father and was then arrested for failure to provide a sample of breath at the roadside. Obviously at the police station she cooperated. She was just scared of what was going to happen.'' Miss Salter added: "Miss Alty works full time as a housing manager. She earns £1,800 a month. She also does some voluntary work for the Samaritans and she is also registered care for her aunt. To some extent this is a very busy lady who does not frequent the court on a regular basis. "This was a one off and I am sure that you will never see Miss Alty again. She is extremely remorseful and has found the whole experience embarrassing and difficult." Sentencing Alty, JP Michael Readitt said: "In relation to this matter we give you full credit which means that any sentence will be reduced by a third... We also have taken into account your previous good character and that you cooperated with the police on the day."
Auto Express
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Express
New Fiat 600 Hybrid 2025 review: frugal, spacious and packed with retro appeal
If you want a larger alternative to the 500, then the Fiat 600 Hybrid is a much better offering than the old 500X. It's frugal, spacious and comfortable to drive with a hybrid powertrain that seems to feel at home whatever car Stellantis puts it in. Fiat has obviously tried to duplicate the retro appeal of the 500 with the 600 and some surface details are well executed, but it all feels very similar to its immediate Stellantis cousins underneath – making the Fiat's slightly higher price tag an issue. Advertisement - Article continues below Sometimes, big car manufacturers can be awfully predictable. We recently saw Stellantis roll out its new Hybrid 136 powertrain to cars such as the Citroen C4, Peugeot 5008, Alfa Romeo Junior and Vauxhall Astra. Not one to be left out, Fiat has now introduced this hybrid unit to its 600 crossover – which we've just driven. We've experienced the Fiat 600 in all-electric 600e form already – as well as the wild Abarth 600e – and found that while the Italian firm has clearly tried to differentiate the small SUV from the many other Stellantis siblings on the surface, the same all-electric e-CMP architecture shared with the likes of the Vauxhall Mokka Electric and Jeep Avenger EV is always apparent. Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below The new 600 Hybrid poses a similar question: has Fiat given its crossover enough of its own identity to not only separate it from its immediate platform-sharing counterparts, but to help it stand out in what is a crowded market? First up, that new Hybrid 136 motor. As with the 100bhp version, the Hybrid 136 utilises a 1.2-litre, three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, although as the name suggests, hybridisation comes with a 28bhp electric motor supplemented by a battery. The electric motor is integrated into the six-speed automatic transmission – although don't go thinking you'll be making trips (even short ones) on electric power alone, because Fiat claims the 600 Hybrid will run on EV mode for up to one kilometre at speeds of up to 18mph. The hybrid powertrain isn't designed for EV running, it's to boost the efficiency of the petrol engine – which it does very well. Advertisement - Article continues below The 600 Hybrid returns 57.6mpg whether you go for the 100bhp variant or the 134bhp version – definitely towards the upper end of the hybrid crossover market for efficiency. Its Stellantis alternatives all produce similar figures, with the 125bhp mild-hybrid Ford Puma returning 52.3mpg and the impressive Nissan Juke Hybrid only just beating the Fiat thanks to its 58.9mpg combined figure. Either way, the 600 Hybrid is significantly more economical than its spiritual predecessor, the 500X, which only returned 43.5mpg. Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below During our rather spirited drive we didn't see numbers anywhere near Fiat's claims, although as we've found out in other Stellantis models packing this hybrid unit, a balanced drive should provide solid efficiency – especially with the more powerful 134bhp unit, which doesn't need to be worked quite so hard. We were impressed with the hushed nature of the all-electric 600e and it's a similar affair with the hybrid model, although the occasional grumble from the petrol engine means it's not quite as refined as the EV. There's a bit of wind noise, particularly around the wing mirrors, but thanks in part to our version's smaller 17-inch wheels, at motorway speeds the 600 Hybrid cruises along rather effortlessly. Something the Fiat 600e does well – although the same can't be said for the hot Abarth – is ride properly. It's not the last word in comfort, but Fiat has placed its small electric SUV towards the upper end of the table in this respect and it's the same for the hybrid. You get the sense the 600 Hybrid is actually making use of its jacked-up profile to dispatch larger potholes and speedbumps with relative ease, and it settles down well on rougher roads – especially in comparison to the 600e, which weighs 245kg more. Compared to some of its stablemates, particularly the Alfa Romeo Junior Ibrida (with which the 600 Hybrid shares its engine), the Fiat isn't the most engaging to drive. It's obvious that it has been tuned to be as easy as possible to pilot, with light steering and a relaxed throttle position. Despite having less power than its 154bhp electric counterpart, the 600 Hybrid's weight advantage means it's half a second quicker to 62mph, taking 8.5 seconds. There's ample torque at 230Nm, and it's competent enough for a small family crossover, but the 600 Hybrid isn't something to hustle around your favourite bends. Advertisement - Article continues below Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below Inside, it retains the same overall design as the 600e with a clear influence from the retro-styled 500 supermini. The gloss dash comes in the same colour as the exterior – unlike its Jeep Avenger sibling, which disappointingly is only available in silver or yellow. The Fiat's centre console and the 10.25-inch main touchscreen are used in a whole host of Stellantis products, alongside a row of physical climate control buttons, and here the arrangement works equally well. Having another selection of buttons for the gears is an interesting approach, and most will get accustomed to it fairly quickly. Space in the 600 Hybrid is generally very good, despite its exterior proportions. There's a decent amount of headroom front and rear, although as with the 600e, the hybrid features a ridge in the rear floor that middle-seat passengers will have to straddle somewhat. Boot space is improved over the old 500X's 350 litres and the 600e's 365 litres to a family hatchback-rivalling 385 litres. That's more than you get in the Vauxhall Mokka (350 litres) and way more than the hybrid Avenger (321 litres), although not quite as generous as the Junior Ibrida's 415 litres. While the Fiat 600 Hybrid is towards the upper end of the segment for practicality, you'll pay a premium for it. That's because the 600 Hybrid 100 kicks off at £25,105 with the La Prima starting at £28,105 (the Hybrid 136 adds £1,000 to each list price). While this undercuts the Jeep Avenger e-Hybrid, the similarly equipped Vauxhall Mokka and Citroen C4 with the same hybrid unit are almost £1,000 cheaper. Model: Fiat 600 Hybrid 136 Price: £26,105 Powertrain: 1.2-litre turbocharged three-cylinder mild-hybrid Power: 134bhp Transmission: Six-speed automatic 0-62mph/top speed: 8.5 seconds/124mph Economy/emissions: 57.6mpg/109g/km Size (L/W/H): 4,171/1,981/1,536mm On sale: Now Share this on Twitter Share this on Facebook Email Car Deal of the Day: Sacre bleu! The Renault 5 keeps getting cheaper Car Deal of the Day: Sacre bleu! The Renault 5 keeps getting cheaper The modern-day Super Cinq comes with a super price. It's our Deal of the Day for 14 May Kia is returning to its 'Keeping It Affordable' roots Kia is returning to its 'Keeping It Affordable' roots Mike Rutherford thinks new cars are simply too expensive, but some manufacturers are starting to do something about it Best electric cars 2025: the top 10 best EVs you can buy Best electric cars 2025: the top 10 best EVs you can buy Thinking about making the switch to an electric vehicle? 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