DETROIT, October 15, 2025: Stellantis NV has announced a $13 billion investment plan to expand and modernize its manufacturing footprint in the United States, representing the company’s largest single capital expenditure in the country to date. The multi-year commitment is set to add more than 5,000 jobs and enhance vehicle production capacity across key U.S. facilities.
The investment will fund upgrades and expansions at manufacturing plants in Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana. Stellantis plans to increase U.S. vehicle production by 50 percent and introduce five new models alongside 19 refreshed product programs between now and 2029. Central to the plan is the reopening of the Belvidere Assembly Plant in Illinois, which has been idle since 2023.
Stellantis will invest more than $600 million to resume operations at the facility, which will manufacture Jeep Cherokee and Compass models. Production is expected to begin in 2027, creating approximately 3,300 jobs. The move is supported by a previously signed agreement with the United Auto Workers union to bring product back to the plant.
In Ohio, the Toledo Assembly Complex will receive nearly $400 million to integrate production of a midsize pickup truck. The vehicle will be manufactured alongside existing Jeep models, with production scheduled to start in 2028. The expansion will result in more than 900 new jobs. Stellantis will also invest in its Michigan operations.
$13 billion funding spans four key US states
The Warren Truck Assembly Plant will be modernized to support the production of a large sport utility vehicle available with both internal combustion and range-extended electric variants. Production is targeted to begin in 2028, adding 900 jobs. The Detroit Assembly Complex will be prepared to build the next-generation Dodge Durango, which is scheduled for launch in 2029.
In Indiana, more than $100 million will be invested in Stellantis’ Kokomo operations for production of the GMET4 EVO, a new four-cylinder engine. Manufacturing is expected to start in 2026, creating over 100 new positions. The engine will support a wide range of Stellantis vehicle models.
The $13 billion total also includes funding for supplier costs and research and development associated with the company’s U.S. product strategy. Stellantis said the investments are structured to support long-term growth and increase its competitiveness in the North American automotive market.
Stellantis grows US footprint amid market shifts
Stellantis currently operates 34 manufacturing and R&D facilities across 14 U.S. states. The company employs approximately 48,000 workers and maintains business relationships with more than 2,300 suppliers and 2,600 dealerships throughout the country. Antonio Filosa, Chief Operating Officer of Stellantis North America, said the company is committed to growing its U.S. presence and strengthening domestic production.
Filosa, who assumed the top regional post in June, described the investment as a critical step in enhancing Stellantis’ manufacturing base. The announcement follows a period of declining U.S. sales for Stellantis, which reported a €2.3 billion net loss for the first half of 2025. Shipments in North America dropped 18 percent year-over-year during the period.
Despite those challenges, Stellantis said the company remains focused on improving operational efficiency and scaling domestic output. Stellantis is the world’s fourth-largest automaker by volume and produces brands including Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler, Ram, Fiat, Peugeot, and Citroën. The company was formed in 2021 through the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and France’s PSA Group. – By Content Syndication Services.