BGAutomotive company Stellantis has extended the summer shutdown at its Turin Mirafiori plant, where the Fiat 500 is produced, by an additional week due to supply chain issues. The production halt, which runs from July 27 to July 31, adds to the already planned three-week summer break in August. The delay is attributed to shortages of specific components such as engines, armor, and sensors. Some suppliers are struggling to meet increased demand for the hybrid version of the Fiat 500, which was reintroduced to the market at the end of last year. Unions argue that the extended shutdown suggests lower-than-expected demand for the model. Stellantis had previously announced plans to produce around 100,000 units of the Fiat 500 in hybrid and fully electric versions by 2026. According to company data, approximately 15,000 vehicles were produced in the first quarter, while the daily production capacity of the factory has been reduced from 430 to 400 cars this year. Production restarted today after a one-week shutdown linked to the celebration of Saint John the Baptist, the patron saint of Turin.
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