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Stellantis Announces Investment and Plans for Trenton, Michigan, Engine Complex

June 30, 2022 Stellantis today announced plans for the two facilities that comprise its engine complex in Trenton, Michigan, which will provide maximum flexibility for the operation. 

Windsor Assembly Plant to Produce Vehicles on New STLA Large Platform

June 3, 2022 Stellantis announced today that vehicles produced on the new STLA Large platform will be built at the Windsor (Ont.) Assembly Plant. Production of the current L-series vehicles – Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger – at the Brampton (Ont.) Assembly Plant will end when retooling begins in 2024, as announced on May 2, 2022.

Stellantis and Samsung SDI to Invest Over $2.5 Billion in Joint Venture for Lithium-ion Battery Production Plant in US

May 24, 2022 Stellantis N.V. and Samsung SDI today announced that they have executed binding, definitive agreements to establish an electric-vehicle battery manufacturing facility in Kokomo, Indiana.

Stellantis Announces $3.6 Billion CAD Investment to Accelerate Electrification Plans, Secures Future of Windsor and Brampton Plants

May 2, 2022 Stellantis today announced plans to invest $3.6 billion CAD ($2.8 billion USD) to secure the future of its Windsor and Brampton (Ontario) Assembly Plants and to expand its Automotive Research and Development Centre (ARDC) to accelerate the company’s move to a sustainable future.

WHC Presents 2021 Ibis Award to the Stellantis Windsor Assembly Plant

December 6, 2021 Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) has announced the winner of the 2021 Ibis Award — the Stellantis Windsor (Ont.) Assembly Plant. The Ibis Award recognizes a WHC-Certified program that has demonstrated resilience of spirit and advancement of conservation despite lockdowns, quarantines and additional government-mandated regulations.

Stellantis Announces $229 Million Investment in Kokomo, Indiana, Operations to Accelerate Electrification Plans

October 7, 2021 Stellantis today announced it would invest a total of $229 million in three of its Kokomo, Indiana, plants to help the company reach its goal of achieving 40% low-emission vehicle sales in the U.S. by 2030. This announcement will retain 662 jobs and comes three months after the company laid out its long-term electrification strategy.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Stellantis Celebrates Launch of First New Assembly Plant in Detroit in 30 Years

As the all-new, three-row 2021 Jeep® Grand Cherokee L is arriving at dealerships across the country, Stellantis will celebrate the launch of the new plant with the release of a 15-minute documentary film, featuring the people instrumental in bringing the project to life and those who have partnered with the company to bring meaningful change to the city.

Stellanis CEO Continues Tour of North American Plants With Visit to Warren Truck

July 21, 2021 Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares toured the Warren (Mich.) Truck Assembly Plant to meet with employees and get a firsthand look at the operation on July 19, 2021. Since the Stellantis merger in January, Tavares has visited a total of four U.S. plants, including the Detroit Assembly Complex – Jefferson and Mack plants, and the Toledo Assembly Complex.

2021 Jeep® Grand Cherokee L Shipping to Dealers

June 21, 2021 The 2021 Jeep® Grand Cherokee L is heading to dealers across the country today. The all-new version of the legendary full-size SUV, now equipped with three rows of seats, is built at Stellantis’ Detroit Assembly Complex - Mack plant on three shifts by more than 4,900 UAW-represented employees.

Etobicoke Casting Plant Wins NADCA Safety Award

May 19, 2021 Stellantis' Etobicoke Casting Plant has been recognized with an Outstanding award from the North American Die Casting Association (NADCA) based on its 2020 safety record. The award recognizes the Toronto-based facility’s employee safety record during the 2020 calendar year, as documented by internal tracking data submitted to NADCA.

Stellantis Chairman and CEO Visit Detroit Manufacturing Sites

February 10, 2021 Stellantis Chairman John Elkann and CEO Carlos Tavares toured the Detroit Assembly Complex – Mack and Jefferson plants to meet with employees and get a firsthand look at those operations on Feb. 9, 2021. This marks their first North American visit since the Stellantis merger was completed last month and is an important step in moving the new organization forward.

2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Production Starts

February 4, 2021 Today marks the start of production for the new 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat at the 3 million-square-foot Jefferson North Assembly Plant in Detroit.

Ram Announces Start of Production for New 2021 Ram 1500 TRX

December 17, 2020 Ram announced today that production of the all-new 2021 Ram 1500 TRX has begun at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant in Sterling Heights, Michigan. The first vehicle – VIN No. 001 – is a Ram 1500 TRX Launch Edition adorned in exclusive Anvil exterior paint that will be auctioned for charity.

2021 Jeep® Wrangler 4xe Joins Toledo Assembly Family

December 11, 2020 FCA’s Toledo Assembly Complex this week launched production of the innovative 2021 Jeep® Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid. Assembly of the Wrangler 4xe, including its 17 kilowatt-hour battery pack and 375-horsepower, 470 lb.-ft. of torque electrified powertrain with two electric motors, is integrated into the existing Wrangler assembly line and built on two shifts by more than 3,200 UAW-represented employees at the Toledo North plant in Ohio.

Windsor Assembly Plant Kicks Off Production of 2021 Chrysler Pacifica

November 13, 2020 The new 2021 Chrysler Pacifica is now rolling off the line at Windsor Assembly Plant in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

New Unifor-FCA Collective Bargaining Agreement Strengthens Commitment to Canadian Operations With Investment and Jobs

October 19, 2020 FCA Canada confirmed today that its Unifor-represented workforce has ratified a new three-year agreement that builds on the company’s commitment to grow its Canadian manufacturing operations by providing total investments of up to $1.58 billion and creating 2,000 new jobs.

FCA North America Plant Restart Schedule

Full-time FCA employees at work - week of June 1, 2020: U.S. 85% (28,310 of 33,350); Canada 99% (7,785 of 7,890); Mexico 88% (12,050 of 13,700); TOTAL of 88% (48,145 of 54,940).

FCA Facts and Figures: Return to Work

FCA manufacturing restart data for North America, including employee numbers, plant restart dates by location, and testing and safety protocols.

FCA Statement on Restart of U.S. Manufacturing Facilities

May 18, 2020 After welcoming back nearly 12,000 employees to our U.S. manufacturing facilities today, we successfully resumed production of our award-winning vehicles under a comprehensive, multi-layered program of health and safety measures designed with the single purpose of safeguarding employees.

FCA Employee Health and Safety a Priority as Company Prepares to Restart North American Production Operations

May 11, 2020 As FCA prepares to resume its North American manufacturing operations, the Company has developed and is implementing a comprehensive program of enhanced safety measures to protect employees, their families and the surrounding communities from the spread and transmission of COVID-19 when the plants reopen.

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