Here's what we know about the new truck that will be built in Belvidere
Stellantis has announced plans to build a pickup truck in Belvidere starting in 2027. Here's what we know about it.
Stellantis to invest $1.2 billion in Belvidere, Illinois auto plant set to reopen in 2027
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Illinois Gov. Pritzker Commends Stellantis for Investment in Belvidere Plant
Governor Pritzker pointed to the positive impact the decision will have on the state, saying it will provide good-paying jobs for Illinoisans while bolstering the automotive industry.
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UAW: Stellantis to reopen Belvidere, Illinois auto plant in 2027, will build pickup trucks
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Belvidere Assembly Plant to re-open in 2027
Illinois’ two U.S. senators are celebrating a decision by Stellantis and the United Auto Workers’ union to invest in upgrading its U.S. auto plants. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth say that includes investing in the Belvidere Assembly plant.
Stellantis Will Restart Illinois Factory That U.A.W. Pushed to Revive
The United Automobile Workers union has been pressing the automaker, which owns Chrysler and Jeep, to revive the plant in Belvidere, Ill.
Stellantis recommits to building vehicles at Detroit, Illinois plants, exec tells employees
The UAW believed the company was going back on its plant investment commitments. Now, as Trump takes office, the automaker has renewed its U.S. plans.
Stellantis to reopen Illinois plant, reinstate 1,500 jobs to Rockford area
According to an email, Stellantis Chair John Elkann met with President Donald Trump and discussed the company's plan to reopen the Belvidere plant.
Stellantis will move forward on plan to build new midsize truck in Illinois
Chrysler parent Stellantis is moving forward with plans to build a new midsize pickup truck in Belvidere, Illinois, the company said on Wednesday, ending months of conflict with the United Auto Workers union over delays,
In win for UAW, Stellantis will build new Dodge Durango in Detroit, midsize truck in Belvidere
The news, announced in a letter to employees from North America Chief Operating Officer Antonio Filosa on Wednesday, also provided some good news to workers in Detroit, where the next generation Dodge Durango will be built and those in Toledo, Ohio, and Kokomo, Indiana, where investments are planned.
Illinois quick hits: New firearms data dashboard; bill requires voter ID
Illinois state Sen. Chapin Rose is introducing a new bill that he says will help make voting go smoother. The measure would require voters to start using a photo ID in order to cast a ballot. Currently, IDs are not required to cast a ballot unless you are also registering to vote at that time.
UAW responds to Stellantis' plans to reinvest in plants, reopen another
The UAW announced it would suspend its grievances against the company after Stellantis announced it would reopen the Belvidere plant in Illinois and call back 1,500 workers, and make major investments in others, including its Detroit Assembly Plant.
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Stellantis to Rejuvenate U.S. Auto Industry with Reopening of Belvidere Plant and Enhanced Investments in Detroit, Toledo, and Kokomo
Stellantis plans to reopen its Belvidere plant and make investments in U.S. manufacturing, creating jobs and bolstering the economy.
After meeting with Trump, Stellantis chairman commits to restart of endangered Illinois plant
Stellantis' Belvidere site has been mothballed since February 2023 after the carmaker temporarily discontinued production of the Jeep Cherokee crossover.