Maserati, once known for its roaring Italian exotics and motorsport roots, is now facing one of the darkest chapters in its 110-year history. According to new data from FIM-CISL—the Italian Metalworkers Federation—only 45 cars rolled off the production line at Maserati’s Modena plant during the first half of 2025. That’s a staggering 71.9% drop compared to the same period last year, and production was already on the decline then.
To put that into perspective, the Modena plant only operated 11 full days over six months. The remaining time saw its 130 workers placed on a Solidarity Contract, a temporary workforce reduction agreement used in Italy to avoid layoffs, with average employee usage sitting around 50%.
FIM-CISL Secretary General Ferdinando Uliano broke the news during the presentation of the union’s 2025 mid-year update on employment and production across Stellantis’ Italian operations. He highlighted how serious the situation has become for the iconic Trident brand, calling it a “very difficult phase.”
The trouble started brewing at the end of 2024, when Stellantis confirmed the suspension of the all-electric Folgore versions of the MC20 coupe and MC20 Cielo convertible. These EVs were originally supposed to launch in early 2025. That delay—combined with a limited product lineup and shifting priorities within the Stellantis group—has hammered output.
However, there’s a glimmer of hope. Stellantis completed its investment in the Atelier Fuoriserie, Maserati’s custom-build studio, by late 2024. More importantly, the company announced plans to move the assembly of the GranTurismo and GranCabrio back to Modena by late 2025. Those vehicles are currently assembled elsewhere. This decision is part of Stellantis’ broader “high-end project” initiative connected to Italy’s Motor Valley.
If that plan pans out, it could help restore some stability at the Modena plant and phase out reliance on government-backed employment protections. Stellantis is also reportedly looking at rekindling technical synergies with Alfa Romeo, much like they had in the past.
But for now, Maserati’s future is riding on a razor’s edge. With only 45 vehicles produced in half a year, even the most loyal Maserati fans are left wondering if the Trident can weather this storm.
Source: FIM-CISL
