In 2025, models equipped with the Q4 all-wheel-drive system accounted for 26% of Alfa Romeo's global sales, with the technology now standard on Stelvio and Tonale SUVs and available on the Giulia sedan. This product-driven uptake highlights growing consumer preference for enhanced traction and offers Stellantis potential margin improvements on AWD variants.

The Q4 system blends electromagnetic coupling and an Active Transfer Case to dynamically distribute torque, delivering up to 100% to the rear axle on the Tonale’s 268-hp, 295-lb-ft turbocharged engine and a rear-biased bias on the Giulia and Stelvio’s 280-hp, 306-lb-ft powertrains. This setup preserves Alfa Romeo’s signature sporty dynamics while boosting confidence in wet and snowy conditions.

Stellantis executives have held discussions with Xiaomi and Xpeng on possible equity investments in European brands, potentially including stakes in Maserati and access to local manufacturing capacity. These talks aim to address excess capacity and high electrification costs faced by mass-market marques such as Fiat, Opel and Peugeot in Europe.

The company plans to deploy $13 billion to refresh its North American lineup, focusing on high-demand models from Jeep and Ram. This capital allocation underscores Stellantis’s strategy of balancing growth in the Americas while seeking external partnerships to stabilize its underperforming European operations.