Latest News About Fully Integrated Robotised Engine

I don’t have live tool access right now to pull the very latest updates, but I can share what’s generally known about the Fully Integrated Robotised Engine (FIRE) and summarize recent developments that were reported publicly.

Core idea

• The FIRE engine is Fiat Powertrain Technologies’ Fully Integrated Robotised Engine, a family of inline-4 engines developed in the 1980s to streamline production with robotic assembly and modular design. It has powered many Fiat, Lancia, Alfa Romeo, and some Stellantis group models over decades.[4][6][9]

Recent news highlights (contextual, up to late 2024/2025)

• Closure of FIRE production in some facilities: Reports indicated that Stellantis announced the end of FIRE engine production at the Termoli plant around mid-2025, marking the end of an era for the long-running engine family after roughly 40 years of continuous use in various models. This would signify a shift away from FIRE toward newer, possibly turbocharged or alternative propulsion options within the group.[3]
• Related engine testing in defense/aerospace domains: Separate articles describe Rolls-Royce testing advanced propulsion systems (AE 1107F) for military platforms, which is a different engine domain but often appears in proximity to discussions about integrated propulsion technologies. This reflects broad industry trends toward integrated, high-performance power plants, though not FIRE-specific.[2]
• FIRE’s historical significance and lineage: The FIRE family originated as a computer-aided, robot-assisted production approach designed to reduce costs and improve consistency, replacing older Fiat OHV engines in the mid-1980s. It has been implemented across multiple Fiat/Fiat-derived platforms and has had several displacement and valve configurations over the years.[9][4]

If you want the latest, most precise updates

• I can search current news databases and automotive press for the very latest FIRE-related developments, including any official Stellantis statements, plant shutdown details, and model-by-model impacts.
• I can also summarize how a potential FIRE replacement strategy fits into Stellantis’ broader electrification and powertrain roadmap if that’s useful.

Would you like me to pull the newest reports and compile a concise, sourced update with dates, plant locations, and model implications? I can also provide a brief comparison table of FIRE variants and their typical applications if that would help.