Stellantis announced October 14, 2025 a plan to invest $13 billion over the next four years in its U.S. manufacturing operations, which the company said is the largest investment in its 100-year U.S. history. The plan covers plants in Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana and is projected to add more than 5,000 jobs. It includes the reopening of the idled Belvidere Assembly Plant in Illinois, new vehicle programs at Toledo, Warren, and Detroit, and engine production at Kokomo. The company said annual finished vehicle production will increase 50% over current levels.
What it means
The Belvidere Assembly Plant in Illinois will receive more than $600 million to reopen for production of the Jeep Cherokee and Jeep Compass, with an initial production launch expected in 2027 and approximately 3,300 new jobs anticipated. The all-new midsize truck previously allocated to Belvidere will instead be built at the Toledo Assembly Complex in Ohio, joining the Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator lines; Toledo will receive nearly $400 million and could add more than 900 jobs, with production launching in 2028. Stellantis said it intends to continue previously announced January 2025 investments in Toledo operations, covering technologies and product actions for the Wrangler and Gladiator and components for the Toledo Machining Plant.
At the Warren Truck Assembly Plant in Michigan — which currently assembles the Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer — nearly $100 million will be spent to retool the facility for production of an all-new range-extended EV and an internal combustion engine large SUV beginning in 2028, with more than 900 jobs anticipated. The Detroit Assembly Complex – Jefferson will receive $130 million to prepare for next-generation Dodge Durango production, anticipated to launch in 2029. In Kokomo, Indiana, more than $100 million will support production of the GMET4 EVO four-cylinder engine beginning in 2026, adding more than 100 jobs. Across all U.S. assembly plants, Stellantis said 19 refreshed products and updated powertrains are planned through 2029. The company noted that plant-specific investments are subject to successful negotiation and final approval of development packages with state and local governments.
Key facts
- $13 billion total U.S. investment over four years, including manufacturing operations, research and development, and supplier costs (according to the company)
- 5,000+ new jobs across plants in Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana (according to the company)
- 50% increase in annual finished vehicle production over current levels (according to the company)
- Belvidere Assembly Plant, Illinois: $600 million+ investment, ~3,300 jobs, production launch expected 2027
- Toledo Assembly Complex, Ohio: ~$400 million investment, 900+ jobs, production launch expected 2028
- Warren Truck Assembly Plant, Michigan: ~$100 million investment, 900+ jobs, production launch expected 2028
- Detroit Assembly Complex – Jefferson, Michigan: $130 million investment, next-generation Dodge Durango, production anticipated 2029
- Kokomo, Indiana facilities: $100 million+ investment, GMET4 EVO engine production beginning 2026, 100+ jobs
- Stellantis U.S. footprint: 34 manufacturing facilities, parts distribution centers, and R&D locations across 14 states; more than 48,000 employees
Source: Stellantis news release (PR Newswire)