Company overview
Lancia Automobiles S.p.A., an Italian car manufacturer, is currently a subsidiary of Stellantis Europe. The company’s history began in 1906 with Lancia & C., founded by Vincenzo Lancia and Claudio Fogolin in Turin. Initially, the company produced vehicles like the ‘Tipo 51’ (Alfa) and later introduced innovations such as the first European production car with a complete electrical system, the Lambda chassis, and the first five-speed gearbox. From 1969, Lancia became part of Fiat, and during the 1970s and 80s, it achieved significant success in rallying. In the early 2000s, Lancia was integrated into Fiat Group Automobiles and subsequently FCA. After 2015, the brand focused solely on producing the Lancia Ypsilon in Italy. In 2021, as part of Stellantis’ merger, Lancia was revived with plans for new models and a return to sales outside of Italy. Current efforts involve developing the Ypsilon’s fourth generation, a compact crossover (Gamma), and a new hatchback (Delta). Lancia has recently returned to rally competitions, with the Ypsilon HF and Rally4 models. As of 2026, Lancia sales in Italy have shown a positive trend, and the brand is preparing for its return to the World Rally Championship.
