Stellantis reduces plans for Saltillo pickup plant, Warren Truck due to tariffs Stellantis plans to soon launch the expansion at its assembly plant in Saltillo, Mexico, which has been delayed now to late May due to construction issues. The Saltillo plant has a capacity of 200,000 pickups annually, but actual production volumes have been revised downward to build 86,000 units this year amid looming 25% tariffs under President Trump, according to t...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/29

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

Stellantis pausing SUV production at Warren Truck due to engine shortage On April 3, Stellantis announced it will pause Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer production for several weeks at its Warren Truck Assembly Plant in a move unrelated to other tariff-related cuts at plants in Mexico and Canada it announced earlier in the day.  "Due to an internal shortage of engines, Stellantis is allocating all available volume to support production of the Ra...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/05

Stellantis idles production of nine plants in Canadian, Mexican, U.S. over new tariffs On April 3, Stellantis North American chief Antonio Filosa announced to employees that it is pausing production at some of its Canadian and Mexican assembly plants as new U.S. tariffs placed on automotive imports take effect, a move affecting nine total plants that will trigger about 900 temporary layoffs at several of the company's U.S. powertrain and stamping...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/04

Stellantis’ U.S. sales decline 11.8% in Q1 2025 On April 1, Stellantis’ FCA US LLC reported total U.S. sales of 293,225 vehicles in the first quarter of 2025, representing a decline of 11.8%. While fleet sales were hit by market uncertainty, retail sales for the company remained level year over year. Jeep brand sales declined 10.5% to 140,583 units in Q1     •    The all-electric Jeep Wagoneer S, arriving in U.S. dealerships this quart...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/03

Stellantis 2024 financial presentation and Q&A: Eyes profitable growth in 2025 with regional focus after tough 2024 On February 26th, Stellantis held the presentation for the full Yyear 2024 financial results. The event was presented by Mr. John Elkann (Chairman of Stellantis) and Mr. Doug Ostermann (CFO of Stellantis). The last 90 days mark the leadership transition period as the company sets a goal to define a new CEO within the first half of 2...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/27

Jeep unveils images and specs of all-new Jeep Recon It was reported on February 18 that Jeep has launched a new minisite, showing images of the new Jeep Recon and some of its features, and confirming that this Jeep will be available with the brand's Trail Rated off-road badge guarantee. Jeep says that to get the Trail Rated badge on its fender, a model has to go through five grueling tests of off-road capability, have high ground clearance and se...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/21

Dodge, Jeep EVs finally arrive at dealers after software-related delays On January 13, Dodge and Jeep brand executives announced that their first EVs are starting to reach U.S. dealers after the launches of both EVs faced delays. Approximately 100 Windsor-built Dodge Charger Daytona performance cars, built in Windsor, Canada, had arrived at dealers as of January 10, according to Dodge brand CEO Matt McAlear, while Jeep Wagoneer S electric SUVs ar...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/15

Jeep announces new models line-up for 2025 in Brussels Motor Show On January 10, Stellantis announced that the Jeep Avenger’s range will expand with the 4xe version in 2025, offering three powertrains, two transmissions, and two drivetrain options. Deliveries start in April 2025. In mid-2025, Jeep will launch the all-new Compass, built on a multi-energy platform with BEV, PHEV, and hybrid powertrains offering up to 650 km of electric range. Lat...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/13

Stellantis sales in U.S. down 7% in Q4, down 15% for full-year 2024 On January 3, Stellantis’ FCA US LLC reported that overall U.S. sales declined by 7% to 320,743 vehicles in Q4 2024, and were down 15% to 1,303,570 vehicles for full-year 2024. •Jeep sales were down 9% to 138,576 units in Q4 and for 2024 were down 9% to 587,725 units  •Ram sales were down 4% to 129,321 units in Q4, and for 2024 were down 19% to 439,039 units •Chrysler sa...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/07

KIRCHHOFF Automotive supplies various parts for Stellantis, Audi, and Ford models KIRCHHOFF Automotive, on its winter edition issue, announced that it will manufacture a wide range of products for the STLA Large Stellantis platform, including the Jeep Wagoneer S luxury SUV and the Recon, at its Querétaro and Puebla II plant in Mexico. The plant will supply trunk recess, fascia bracket assembly, aluminum brake splash shield, cross car beam and fu...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/24

Jeep begins market launch of Wagoneer S electric SUV in U.S. On December 23, Jeep announced the launch of its marketing campaign for the all-new Jeep Wagoneer S, the brand's first global battery-electric vehicle (BEV) first in U.S. and Canada, arriving to U.S. dealers beginning in January 2025.  Built in Toluca, Mexico, the 2024 Wagoneer S has a starting MSRP of USD 71,995 (including USD 1,795 destination fee) and qualifies for the Inflation Red...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/24

Jeep to launch new hybrid in U.S. in 2025 On November 21 at the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show, Jeep CEO Antonio Filosa said the brand will add a hybrid gas-electric vehicle in 2025.  The hybrid would be part of a planned Cherokee SUV model line replacement, one of five new models that Jeep will unveil in 2025. The compact Cherokee went out of production in February 2023 when Stellantis idled the Belvidere Assembly plant in Illinois. Jeep currently ...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/26

Jeep reduces pricing, adds content for 2025 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer Jeep announced reduced pricing and new standard features for the 2025 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer full-size SUVs. The baseline Wagoneer will have its MSRP lowered by USD 3,000, while the baseline Grand Wagoneer will see the largest reductions with a decrease of USD 7,000. The 2025 Wagoneer will have a starting MSRP of USD 59,945 and will include new standard features such as ...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/06

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

Stellantis lays off fewer workers than expected at Warren Truck plant in Michigan Stellantis indefinitely laid off about 1,100 workers from its Warren Truck Assembly Plant on October 12 after production of the Ram 1500 Classic pickup came to an end on October 4, less than half the up-to-2,450 positions that the OEM originally warned could be eliminated. Eric Graham, president of United Auto Workers Local 140, said he anticipates another 149 worke...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/19

Stellantis plans dealer incentives to trim high U.S. inventory levels On October 15 at Stellantis’ Auburn Hills campus, the company’s U.S. dealer network heard talk of long-awaited better vehicle incentives, and more clarity on the company's product plans. Dealers had complained for months of terrible sales and bloated inventories due to high prices, gaps in the vehicle lineup, and a lack of support from Stellantis leadership.  The dealer-co...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/19

Stellantis reports 20% drop in Q3 2024 shipments On October 16, Stellantis announced consolidated shipments of 1,148,000 units for Q3 2024, a 20% decrease compared to Q3 2023. The shipment decline was more severe than the underlying sales decline in the period of approximately 15%, due to the temporary impacts of transitions in our product portfolio and dealer inventory reduction initiatives. In Europe, shipments were approximately 100,000 units ...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/16

NRB Bearings, India to supply parts for major EV platforms by Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, and Stellantis On September 20, NRB Bearings Limited announced that it has been nominated for supplying parts to major global OEMS which included Volvo Electric Trucks FL, FM, and FMX series, Mercedes-Benz's next-generation E Drive for EQC and EQA platforms, and the hybrid electric axle for Stellantis Jeep Cherokee and Wagoneer, as well as DAF Paccar trucks. NRB B...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/23

North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year announce “Best of 2025” list On September 13, the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) Awards organization announced the twenty-five vehicles have been named the “Best of 2025” and will move on to the second round of judging. The semifinalist vehicles were revealed at “Cars at the Station” event in partnership with Michigan Central Station, Newlab ...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/17