Stellantis bets big on America with $13 billion investment
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Stellantis is making a decisive move to strengthen its presence in the US auto market, committing $13 billion to expand its domestic production footprint. The investment is the largest in the company’s 100-year US history and reflects a strategic bet on American manufacturing as the industry enters a pivotal phase of transformation.
The four-year plan includes five new vehicle launches, 19 refreshed models and the creation of more than 5,000 jobs across facilities in Illinois, Ohio, Michigan and Indiana. Stellantis expects to boost annual vehicle production in the US by 50 percent, reinforcing its long-term strategy to compete in high-demand segments and deliver new technologies to market.
Jeep factory reopens in Illinois
A centerpiece of the plan is the reopening of the Belvidere, Illinois, plant. Once idled in 2023, the facility will resume production with two key Jeep models, the Cherokee and Compass, beginning in 2027. The Jeep factory reopening will create about 3,300 jobs and signals a renewed commitment to domestic assembly.
In addition, the Toledo, Ohio, plant will receive nearly $400 million to support the production of a new midsize truck. Originally designated for Belvidere, the program has been reassigned to Toledo, where the Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator are currently built. Stellantis says the investment will generate more than 900 jobs at the complex.
EV and engine production expands
The company is also preparing for a more electrified product line. In Warren, Michigan, Stellantis plans to retool its plant to build a large SUV powered by both a range-extended electric system and a traditional internal combustion engine. Production is expected to begin in 2028 and add more than 900 jobs. In Detroit, the company will invest $130 million to launch the next-generation Dodge Durango by 2029.
In Indiana, more than $100 million will go toward expanding Stellantis’ powertrain output. The Kokomo facilities will become the production hub for the new GMET4 EVO four-cylinder engine starting in 2026. The expansion is expected to create over 100 jobs and anchor Indiana’s role in advanced engine manufacturing.
A shift in US car manufacturing
This move by Stellantis reflects a growing trend in US car manufacturing growth. As automakers respond to shifting consumer preferences and federal incentives, domestic investment is becoming critical to long-term competitiveness. The US electric vehicle market is expanding, and companies like Stellantis are adopting flexible production strategies that support both electric and gasoline-powered models.
The $13 billion Stellantis US investment is not only a show of confidence in American manufacturing, it is also a response to rising pressure to localize production. As federal policies reward homegrown development, Stellantis appears well positioned to lead the next phase of automotive growth.
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