Stellantis is growing its recycling and reuse programme by opening a third major vehicle dismantling centre under its SUSTAINera scheme.
The new site follows earlier centres in Turin and São Paulo. It will take old cars apart, recover usable parts, and reuse materials so fewer new raw resources are needed.
Stellantis said its recycling operations improved significantly last year.
Through its Valorauto project, the company achieved recycling and recovery rates of 89.9% and 97.7%, higher than required European levels.
Its used parts business grew by 51%, while its online stock now includes more than 15 million second-hand parts across Europe and North America.
The company also expanded its work on electric vehicle batteries, with energy capacity from reused batteries increasing four times to 123,000 kWh.
The SUSTAINera programme is based on four simple steps: reuse, repair, remanufacture and recycle.
Remanufacturing means taking parts apart and rebuilding them so they are as good as new. In 2025, Stellantis rebuilt more than 28,600 engines in Italy, along with parts like headlights and car screens.
Reuse focuses on selling working parts taken from old vehicles. These parts can cost up to 70% less than new ones. The company has also started selling them through online platforms, including eBay and its joint venture platform Oruide.
Repair and battery reuse grew by 48% last year. One major project, the PIONEER project at Rome Fiumicino Airport, uses old electric car batteries to store energy and help manage electricity demand. Stellantis now has 30 repair centres worldwide.
Recycling is the final step. In Italy, the company melts down materials like aluminium from old engines and uses it to make new ones. It is also producing 12 volt batteries using recycled materials.
At group level, Stellantis is also going through a financial reset as it adjusts to changing demand.
The company reported rising revenues in the second half of 2025, helped by new car launches and better stock management, especially in North America.
However, it still posted a loss for the full year due to restructuring costs. It expects gradual improvement in income and cash flow through 2026.
