Fiat, which this week reported a 299 million euro first quarter loss, yesterday said it would temporarily lay off around 19,000 workers over three weeks in June, cutting production by 14,700 cars.

The June cuts will see the struggling company cut this year#;s output by 39,700 units.

Discover B2B Marketing That Performs

Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.

Find out more

Italian newspapers are speculating that Fiat could ultimately send 3,000 to 5,000 workers home permanently out of a a global work force of 198,764, almost half of whom work in Italy.

Just Auto Excellence Awards - Nominations Closed

Nominations are now closed for the Just Auto Technology Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact.

Excellence in Action
Continental has secured the Window Displays Innovation Award in the 2025 Just Auto Excellence Awards for its Window Projection solution, transforming side windows into dynamic, data-rich canvases. Discover how this compact projection technology and intelligent software are reshaping in-car UX and opening fresh revenue streams for OEMs and mobility providers.

Discover the Impact