Alexandre
A few years ago, the FCA Group announced an ambitious revival for the company. Maserati, including a supercar with an electric 100 % variant for 2020. Although this model was still in the concept stage and unnamed at the time, it has since been unveiled as the MC20, a car which, with an internal combustion engine, has succeeded in raising the profile of the trident brand. Today, this project seems to have stalled, and the production of an electric version of this supercar - the MC25 Folgore - now seems compromised.
A project bogged down
According to the product plan presented by Stellantis in 2022, the MC20 Folgore was scheduled for completion by 2025. In the meantime, Maserati has made progress on other projects, including the Grecale, Granturismo and Grancabrio Folgore.
Then, the latest news left foreshadow a restyling of the MC20 into the MC25with the potential for both internal combustion and electric versions.
However, according to the latest information, this project may well remain on the drawing board. The recent press release issued by the Italian Fiom-Cgil trade unions on November 5, 2024 paints a worrying picture for the Maserati plant in Modena. Despite a visit from Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, there has been no clarification on the production of new models.
"Contrary to what was previously communicated to the unions regarding the start of production of the electric MC25 in mid-2025, there is today no mention of electric models, nor of other new models arriving at the Modena plant."
A worrying social and economic situation in Modena
The Modena plant, the historic birthplace of Maserati, is going through a difficult period. With a 75 % drop in production this yearWorkers are seeing their hours drastically reduced, dozens of workers have been laid off, and over 700 engineering professionals are now partially unemployed. The tension is palpable, and recent employee protests are a reminder that promises of investment have so far failed to deliver anything concrete.
MC25, a collateral victim of poor results?
It's becoming increasingly clear that Maserati's underperformance is influencing Stellantis' strategy. The Granturismo and Grancabrio Folgore, two flagship electric models, have probably failed to meet their sales targets, putting the brakes on the brand's electrification drive.
The vagueness surrounding the MC25 leads us to sIt's hard to imagine Maserati's future in the electric supercar segment. The recent change of CEO could mark a strategic turning point, and the MC25 - whether a combustion or electric version - could well be postponed or even cancelled.
Maserati has always been a symbol of Italian exclusivity and performance, and the arrival of the MC20 sparked renewed interest in this historic brand. And yet, the absence of any official communication on the MC25 Folgore, and the silence surrounding the projects new electric models, cast serious doubt on the brand's electric ambitions.
Alfa Romeo and Maserati, as historically related brands, must leave Stellantis and move closer to Ferrari.
Tavares must be dismissed as soon as possible.
The American brands can remain in contact with Alfa Romeo/Maserati for the sharing of certain components, but must rely on their independence from Europe, as under FCA.
PSA needs to get back to its core business: pepper mills.
It's becoming urgent.
The brands that are historically related are Alfa/Ferrari. But you're right, they were competitors at one time.
I don't think product sharing with the USA is essential, but between Alfa and Maserati, why not, but these 2 brands need to be separated from the group.
What is this MC25 project? A HyperCar? Isn't it time for Maserati to return to HyperCar endurance racing instead of Peugeot, which should be in FE?
MC20 restyling. MC20 = 2020, MC25 = 2025