(MENAFN- Robotics & Automation News) Automotive giant Stellantis to invest historic record $13 billion to 'grow in the United States'

October 15, 2025 by Sam Francis

Announcing the 'largest single investment in company's 100-year history', Stellantis plans to expand US production by 50 percent, with five new vehicle launches and 19 product actions over next four years, adding more than 5,000 new jobs at plants in Illinois, Ohio, Michigan and Indiana

Stellantis has announced plans to invest a staggering $13 billion over the next four years to grow its business in the critical United States market and to increase its domestic manufacturing footprint.

The investment is the largest in the company's 100-year US history and will support the introduction of five new vehicles across the brand portfolio in key segments; production of the all-new four-cylinder engine; and the addition of more than 5,000 jobs at plants in Illinois, Ohio, Michigan and Indiana.

The new investment will further expand Stellantis' already significant US footprint, increasing annual finished vehicle production by 50 percent over current levels.

The new product launches will be in addition to a regular cadence of 19 refreshed products across all US assembly plants and updated powertrains planned through 2029.

Antonio Filosa, Stellantis CEO and North America COO, says:“This investment in the US – the single largest in the company's history – will drive our growth, strengthen our manufacturing footprint and bring more American jobs to the states we call home.

“As we begin our next 100 years, we are putting the customer at the center of our strategy, expanding our vehicle offerings and giving them the freedom to choose the products they want and love.”

He adds:“Accelerating growth in the US has been a top priority since my first day. Success in America is not just good for Stellantis in the US – it makes us stronger everywhere.”

Plant investment details

The $13 billion investment plan includes research and development and supplier costs to execute the company's full product strategy over the next four years as well as investments in its manufacturing operations. The details of the plant-specific investments follow:

Illinois

Stellantis intends to invest more than $600 million to reopen the Belvidere Assembly Plant to expand production of the Jeep® Cherokee and Jeep Compass for the US market. With an initial production launch expected in 2027, these actions are anticipated to create around 3,300 new jobs.

Ohio

With an investment of nearly $400 million, assembly of an all-new midsize truck, previously allocated to the Belvidere plant, plans to move to the Toledo Assembly Complex, where it will join the Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator. The production shift could create more than 900 jobs. Launch timing is expected in 2028.

The company also intends to continue with investments in its Toledo operations as previously announced in January. This includes additional technologies and strong product actions for both the Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator, and more components critical to production at the Toledo Machining Plant.

Michigan

Stellantis plans to develop an all-new range-extended EV and internal combustion engine large SUV that will be produced at the Warren Truck Assembly Plant beginning in 2028. The company will invest nearly $100 million to retool the facility.

It is anticipated that the new program will add more than 900 jobs at the plant, which currently assembles the Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer.

The company also expects to invest $130 million to prepare the Detroit Assembly Complex – Jefferson for production of the next-generation Dodge Durango, reaffirming its commitment from January. Production is anticipated to launch in 2029.

Indiana

The company confirms its January announcement to make additional investments in several of its Kokomo facilities to produce the all-new four-cylinder engine – the GMET4 EVO – beginning in 2026.

The company plans to invest more than $100 million and to add more than 100 jobs to ensure that the US will be the manufacturing home of this strategic powertrain.

Stellantis' US footprint includes 34 manufacturing facilities, parts distribution centers and research and development locations across 14 states.

These operations support more than 48,000 employees, 2,600 dealers and nearly 2,300 suppliers in thousands of communities across the country.

This new announcement by Stellantis builds on the previously announced actions in January 2025.

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