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Stellantis revives diesel options in seven European models as electric vehicle sales slow; diesel accounted for 7.7% of new car sales in 2025, down from 50% in 2015, ACEA data show.
- This week Reuters reported that Stellantis is resurrecting diesel versions of at least seven car and passenger van models across Europe.
- Facing disappointing EV sales and extended EU emissions mandates, Stellantis is reintroducing diesel options to gain an edge over hybrid and EV-heavy Chinese challengers.
- Among the models, passenger vans plus the Peugeot 308 and DS N4 hatch have gained diesel options, and Stellantis will continue diesel DS7 SUV and Alfa Romeo Tonale, Stelvio and Giulia lines.
- The US federal rollback of tailpipe emissions standards opens scope for more internal-combustion options in Stellantis' largest market, exemplified by the 320kW/1457Nm Cummins-powered Ram Power Wagon.
- Despite diesel's collapse, ACEA data show diesel vehicles made up just 7.7% of new car sales in 2025, down from at least 50% in 2015, after emissions-test manipulation.
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