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Amsterdam-based Stellantis announced on Tuesday plans to invest $13 billion in its United States operations over the next four years, describing it as the company’s largest-ever investment in the country and one of the biggest in its century-long history.
The initiative is expected to create over 5,000 new jobs across Michigan and other Midwestern states, including the reopening of the company’s Belvidere plant in Illinois, which was closed in 2023 following disputes with the United Auto Workers union.
The automaker said it would allocate $600 million to revive the Belvidere facility for expanded production of Jeep models such as the Cherokee and Compass, with initial output expected to begin in 2027.
The reopening is expected to play a central role in Stellantis’s renewed focus on expanding its U.S. production capacity, as the company adapts to shifting economic and regulatory conditions under the Trump administration, particularly new auto tariffs that have prompted major automakers to increase domestic production.
The investment plan also includes adding new vehicle models to Stellantis factories in Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana.
Several of the upcoming vehicles will be powered by internal combustion engines, a shift from the electric vehicle emphasis encouraged under the Biden administration’s emissions policies.
President Donald Trump’s removal of penalties for automakers that fail to meet fuel-efficiency and emissions standards has allowed greater flexibility in production.
Stellantis Chief Executive Officer Antonio Filosa described the initiative as "the single largest investment in the company’s history," adding that it aims to boost manufacturing strength and job creation across states where the company already operates.
"Accelerating growth in the U.S. has been a top priority since my first day," he said.
The company currently operates 34 manufacturing facilities, parts distribution centers, and research and development sites across 14 U.S. states.
These facilities support over 48,000 employees, 2,600 dealerships, and nearly 2,300 suppliers.
Besides launching new models, Stellantis plans to refresh 19 existing vehicles and introduce updated powertrains across all U.S. assembly plants through 2029
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