China Import Rules Force Alfa Romeo, Maserati to Cut Output

New import rules in China have prompted Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV to cut production of Alfa Romeo and Maserati cars intended for that market.

Union sources tell Automotive News Europe that FCA will suspend output of Maserati Levante SUVs at its Mirafiori plant for two weeks beginning later this month. The company also will lower output of Alfa Stelvio SUVs and Giulia sedans at its Cassino facility to 265 cars per shift from 300 units.

FCA began shipping all three models to China earlier this year. But volumes began to drop in August. ANE says that’s because new government regulations have put limits on how many vehicles carmakers may add to dealer inventories.