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Stellantis resurrects diesel cars across Europe amid EV retreat
Stellantis is responding to a decline in electric vehicle sales by reintroducing diesel models, which made up only 7.7% of new European car sales in 2025, ACEA data shows.
- Late in 2025, Stellantis began reintroducing diesel versions across Europe, Reuters found, returning options to at least seven models including the Peugeot 308 and DS 4; the company told Reuters it will keep diesel engines and expand powertrain options.
- Amid lagging EV demand and eased EU rules, a Stellantis spokesperson said it is responding to 'continuous customer demand' for diesel, as EV sales fall short of expectations.
- Analysis of Stellantis' lineup reveals diesel drivetrains returned to Peugeot 308, DS 4, Opel Combo, Peugeot Rifter, Citroën Berlingo, Opel Zafira, and Opel Astra across Europe.
- Last week, Stellantis disclosed €22.2 billion in charges as it scales back EV ambitions and reverses decisions like axing plug-in hybrids and reviving V8 Hemi engines.
- ACEA data show that diesel's market share plunged from at least 50% in 2015 to 7.7% in 2025 while EVs reached 19.5%, leaving a niche for European brands versus Chinese manufacturers.
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Stellantis wants to sell more diesel cars in Europe again. The car company, which owns brands like Opel, Peugeot, and Citroën, is struggling with disappointing sales of...
·Amsterdam, Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
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Stellantis, the world's fourth largest automaker, has begun implementing a strategic turnaround - starting at the end of 2025, the automaker has begun bringing diesel versions of its models back to the European market.
·Estonia
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The Stellantis automotive group will reintroduce diesel versions for at least seven models in Europe. In France, vehicles running this fuel still have many fans. A team of TF1 is taking stock. - "Once again, this is about what is most wanted": why diesel makes resistance (Conso and trends).
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