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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 resurrects diesel cars across Europe amid EV retreat
Fiat-to-Jeep owner Stellantis is quietly resurrecting diesel versions of at least seven car and passenger van models across Europe as it retreats from electric vehicles, according to a review of dealer websites and company statements to Reuters.
Car giant owner of Vauxhall and Fiat to bring back diesel cars as EV sales fall across major markets
Stellantis, the car giant behind brands including Vauxhall, Fiat, Jeep and Peugeot, is quietly bringing diesel cars back to Europe as it steps away from its previous all-out push towards electric vehicles
"One step forward, two steps backwards." This is an expression that corresponds perfectly to the automotive industry, in recent times. Several major manufacturers have had to review their electrification plans. Stellantis is also not his first reassessment of the situation. After giving up his goal of abandoning the combustion engine, the giant announces the return of diesel engines, including in Europe! A second youth for the Diesel in Europe? …
While the European automotive industry swore up and down that it was only going electric, Stellantis is backtracking. The group has quietly reintroduced at least seven diesel models to the continent. [Read more] All our articles are also on our Google profile: follow us so you don't miss anything!
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