USD 100 million for retooling and add more than 900 jobs at the plant, which currently assembles the Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer.     •    Stellantis also expects to invest USD 130 million to prepare the Detroit Assembly Complex – Jefferson for production of the next-generation Dodge Durango in 2029. Indiana     •    Stellantis will make additional investments in several Kokomo facilities to produce the all-new GMET4 EVO fou...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/16

f the largest stamping plants in the world.  The facility houses advanced high-speed stamping and assembly operations that produce hoods, roofs, liftgates, side apertures, fenders and floor pans for vehicles, that it supplies to assembly plants in the U.S. and Canada for models including the Dodge Durango, Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ram1500. (Stellantis release on September 16, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/18

Dodge repositions Durango lineup with standard V-8 engines, new pricing Dodge is equipping every Durango 2026 model with a HEMI V-8 engine, from the entry-level GT to the top-tier SRT Hellcat. Starting August 13, all models will eschew the V-6 in favor of more power, performance, and value. The Durango GT now comes with a 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 producing 65 more horsepower than before, starting at USD 42,495 which makes it the most affordable AWD V-8...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/12

million and a specialized clean room for high-precision processes. Production trials will be conducted throughout 2025 to fine-tune operations before full-scale manufacturing begins. With this expansion, Kyungshin aims to become the most vertically and horizontally integrated auto parts supplier in Durango, adding electronic boards and strategic EV components to its existing cable and harness production. (Clúster Industrial on August 4, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/07

ty, Ford Mustang and Lincoln Nautilus Volkswagen AG: Volkswagen ID.Buzz, Porsche Taycan and Porsche 911 General Motors: Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Hummer EV Nissan Motor Co.: Nissan Rogue and Nissan Murano Jaguar Land Rover Limited: Land Rover Range Rover Toyota Motor Corp.: Lexus ES Stellantis: Dodge Durango (J.D. Power release on July 24, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/26

net debuted in 2023 in the compact utility segment with ICE and plug PHEV powertrains, starting at USD 31,990 with shipping, for the ICE-only GT version, targeting consumers who want something different than mass-market vehicles. Absence of the Hornet leaves the Detroit Assembly Complex-built Dodge Durango SUV, and Dodge Charger, built and imported from Windsor, Ontario, as the brand’s remaining models for the 2026 model. (multiple sources on J...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/15

Dodge announces 2026 Durango SUV lineup, expands HEMI-powered choices On May 29, Dodge announced the Durango’s product line for the 2026 model year, with special focus on the popular HEMI-powered Dodge Durango R/T, introducing a new 2026 Dodge Durango R/T Blacktop Redline package, bringing back the R/T Tow N Go package as a standalone option, and delivering a refreshed wheel lineup for the R/T model. Ordering for 2026 Dodge Durango GT and Duran...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/31

Stellantis to pause Detroit Assembly Complex production, restart Windsor Assembly On April 21, Stellantis said that the Detroit Assembly Complex plants that build Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango SUVs will pause production next week. Both of the Detroit Assembly Complex facilities, the Mack and Jefferson North plants, will halt production for the week of April 28, with Mack also scheduled to take a week off starting May 19, though several e...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/23

a new midsize truck starting in 2027. Original plans included a battery plant to be built nearby to support EV pickups built at Belvidere, though the letter made no mention of either detail. The letter did state that the company would also move forward with plans to build the next generation Dodge Durango at the company’s Detroit Assembly Complex, and that there would be additional investment in the Toledo Assembly Complex and Toledo Machining...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/23

Dodge extends production of HEMI-powered Durango models into 2025 On December 19, Dodge announced production of HEMI-powered Dodge Durango models will continue into the 2025 calendar year and is currently available for order. The development is significant as the HEMI engine was scheduled to be dropped under the strategy of former-Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares. Due in part to market demand and customer feedback, Dodge’s three-row SUV will conti...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/20

money as the company transitions the operation to a third-party service provider. The job cuts at the Freud Street warehouse, which packages parts that it sends to the Detroit Assembly Complex so that they arrive at the right time and in the correct order to build the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango, will take effect as soon as January 5, Stellantis said. In accordance with its 2023 UAW contract, Stellantis said it will provide affected em...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/09

Vinfast and Durango drivers’ union in Mexico sign MoU on green public transport On November 4, VinFast and Mexico’s Durango Drivers’ Union signed an MOU to advance sustainable transport by exploring the sale of 3,000 VF 5 electric cars and 300 electric buses for Durango City for public passenger transport. This partnership, backed by the Confederation of Mexico Workers (CTM), aims to replace gasoline vehicles, lowering CO2 emissions and cut...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/05

Stellantis pauses, reduces production at Detroit Assembly Complex, Warren Truck, Toledo Assembly On October 28, Stellantis paused production at its Detroit Assembly Complex where the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango SUVs are built, as it continues to cut vehicle production and jobs in the U.S. to reduce inventories. Workers were temporarily laid off on both the Mack and Jefferson sides of the complex, though certain positions were still expe...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/31

tract, that if unresolved, could result in a national strike. The 5-million-square-foot Belvidere Assembly Plant has been closed since early 2023 following discontinuation of the Jeep Cherokee. UAW locals more recently filed grievances that Stellantis could be aiming to move production of the Dodge Durango from the Detroit Assembly Complex to a plant in Canada, which the union says would also violate its contract. The Stellantis lawsuit calls the...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/08

by Didi as an EV supplier for its transportation electrification strategy in the country. Didi's investment of USD 58 million includes the introduction of 100,000 electric units in its transportation service, of which SEV will be a key supplier thanks to its plant under construction in the state of Durango, Mexico. It is expected that with this strategy, drivers will be able to save up to 60% in their operation and seek to reduce GHG emissions by...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/20

Stellantis for its refusal to provide information about its plans regarding product commitments made in the 2023 UAW collective bargaining agreement. Local unions representing thousands of UAW members have also filed contract grievances against Stellantis for the company’s attempt to move Dodge Durango production outside of the U.S., violating UAW’s national agreement. In response to UAW’s announcement, Stellantis issued a statement sayin...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/18

, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer SUVs from the 2022 and 2023 model years, and Jeep Grand Cherokee L SUVs from 2021 through 2023 Ram ProMaster vans from 2022 and 2023, Ram 3500 chassis cabs and Ram 1500 and 2500 pickups from 2022  Chrysler Pacifica minivans from 2021 through 2023 Dodge Durango SUVs from 2021 and 2022 A company investigation found that the vehicles have radio software that can inadvertently shut down the cameras. Ste...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/19

Chrysler recalls 236,379 SUVs and pickup trucks due to software malfunction On June 6, Chrysler announced it is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Durango and Ram 2500 and 3500 vehicles.  Due to a software malfunction, the ABS control module may disable the electronic stability control system. The U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that the affected cars may experience a malfunction in their anti-lock braking contr...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/11

LS e-Mobility Solutions to manufacture EV components at new plant in Mexico On May 31, it was announced that LS e-Mobility Solutions inaugurated a new plant in Mexico thanks to an investment of USD 50 million. This new facility will be dedicated to the manufacture of components and semiconductors for EVs, generating more than 100 direct jobs. Located in the Mexican state of Durango, the company chose this location to increase its presence in U.S....

News  Updated at: 2024/06/01

Siete Leguas Automotive inaugurates new plant in Mexico On May 23 it was announced that Siete Leguas Automotive inaugurated a new plant in the Mexican state of Durango thanks to an investment of MXN 900 million. This new plant will help increase production in the machining aluminum injection and assembly area, generating 300 new direct jobs. The company is a Tier 2 dedicated to the machining of highly complex components for OEMs and has clients l...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/29