The news, announced in a letter to employees from North America Chief Operating Officer Antonio Filosa on Wednesday, also provided some good news to workers in Detroit, where the next generation Dodge Durango will be built and those in Toledo, Ohio, and Kokomo, Indiana, where investments are planned.
Stellantis NV is recommitting to US factory investments agreed to more than a year ago as the maker of Jeep sport utility vehicles seeks the good graces of President Donald Trump.
The UAW believed the company was going back on its plant investment commitments. Now, as Trump takes office, the automaker has renewed its U.S. plans.
Stellantis’ Belvidere, Illinois, plant has a new lease on life. According to the United Auto Workers, who pressured Stellantis to reopen the plant, the Chrysler manufacturer has recommitted to reopening the plant and building a new midsized truck there.
Stellantis has committed to reopening its shuttered Belvidere Assembly plant in Illinois to build an all-new mid-size pickup truck in 2027 and return approximately 1,500 union-represented jobs, the United Auto Workers announced in a press release Wednesday.
Stellantis' pledges included increasing production at the Toledo Machining Plant and reopening the Belvidere Assembly Plant, which will restore about 1,500 UAW jobs.
Stellantis' Belvidere site has been mothballed since February 2023 after the carmaker temporarily discontinued production of the Jeep Cherokee crossover.
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In an internal company memo seen by AutoNews, Stellantis noted that its interim leader, Chairman John Elkann, met with President Trump ahead of the Inauguration to discuss the aut
UAW leaders credited the success to members’ solidarity, including rallies, grievances, and ongoing advocacy. They highlighted the role of Antonio Filosa, Stellantis' North American COO, in fostering a collaborative relationship.
Stellantis announced it will reopen the idled Belvidere Assembly Plant in Illinois and launch production of a new midsize truck.