Stellantis has announced a $13 billion investment over the next four years to expand its manufacturing capacity in the United States. This move is expected to increase U.S. vehicle production by 50% and create over 5,000 new jobs. The fourth-largest carmaker globally revealed on Tuesday that the investment will facilitate the launch of five new vehicles, including a Dodge Durango to be manufactured in Detroit and a midsize truck to be assembled in Toledo, Ohio. The additional job opportunities will be distributed across plants in Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana.
The creation of these new models aims to offset some of the 1.5 billion-euro costs of tariffs this year on cars made in Canada and Mexico by enhancing North American profitability with fresh model releases such as the discontinued Jeep Cherokee. Stellantis plans to introduce 19 “refreshed” products in all U.S. assembly plants and updated powertrains until 2029 as part of this investment.
Antonio Filosa, CEO of Stellantis, emphasized the significance of this investment in the U.S., stating that it is the largest in the company’s history and will fuel growth, fortify the manufacturing footprint, and bring more American jobs to the company’s operational states. This announcement comes at a time when the Canadian auto industry is confronting challenges due to tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump to encourage domestic vehicle production.
Stellantis currently operates 34 manufacturing plants, parts distribution centers, and research and development sites spanning 14 states in the U.S. In Canada, the company has plants in Windsor and Brampton, Ontario, along with a casting facility in Toronto. Notably, the Brampton plant has been inactive since early 2024.
Out of the 16 million cars produced by Stellantis for the U.S. market, 8 million are manufactured in domestic plants, four million in Canada and Mexico, and the rest are imported from Europe and Asia. To revamp its U.S. operations, Stellantis plans to reintroduce models that were previously discontinued, including the Jeep Cherokee and the Dodge Charger, responding to dealer and customer demands.
In the first half of 2025, Stellantis reported losses of 2.3 billion euros, mainly due to reduced U.S. shipments as the company scaled back the importation of vehicles manufactured abroad. The company’s shares experienced a sharp decline in after-hours trading following a 4.8% drop in regular trading on Tuesday.
