Ford Motor, Rouge Electric Vehicle Center EV Ford F-150 Lightning (2022-2025), EREV Ford F-150 Lightning (planning) Ford's first dedicated EV assembly plant - Number of employees as of October 2025: 544 - Ford F-150 Lightning pre-production began 9/16/2021, serial production on 4/26/2022 - Total investment as of 4/26/2022: USD 950 million - Painted bodies are received from next-door Dearborn Truck plant Ford idles F-150 Lightning production afte...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/18

Stellantis, FCA Mexico, Saltillo Engine Plant 3.0-liter Hurricane twin-turbo I-6; 5.7-liter V8 HEMI; 6.2-liter V8 Supercharged Hellcat HEMI; 6.4-liter V8 Apache SRT HEMI; 6.4-liter V8 BGE HEMI; Tigershark 2.0L; Tigershark 2.4L Stellantis (FCA)'s engine assembly plant -Year opened: 1981 -Investment announced since 2013: USD 164 million -More than 1,500 employees Stellantis debuts 3.0-liter Hurricane twin-turbo inline-six engine Stellantis pausi...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/17

Stellantis, FCA Mexico, Saltillo South Engine Plant 3.6-liter (V-6) Pentastar engine Stellantis (FCA)'s engine assembly plant -Year opened: 2010 -More than 1,000 employees as of June 2025 FCA to invest in another global product for Saltillo plant as Ram HD leaves Mexico FCA Saltillo South Engine Plant in Mexico builds four million Pentastar engines Stellantis produces 6 million Pentastar V6’s at Saltillo South Engine Plant FCA restarts Mexica...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/17

General Motors Mexico, Silao Plant Chevrolet Silverado Crew Cab, Silverado Single Cab (2019-), Silverado 1500, Cheyenne Crew Cab; GMC Sierra Crew Cab, Sierra Single Cab (2019-), Sierra 1500; Chevrolet Avalanche (-2013), Cadillac Escalade EXT (-2013); Engines: 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L and 6.2L Transmissions: 6L45 and 6L80 (6-speeds); 8L45 and 8L90 (8-speeds) Truck, engine, and transmission assembly plant -Year opened: 1995 -Investment announced since 2...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/17

Stellantis, FCA US, Trenton Engine Complex 3.6-liter V-6 Pentastar Classic (-2024) - Ram 1500 Classic, Ram DX Chassis Cab (Mexico market); 3.6-liter V-6 Pentastar Upgrade - Chrysler Pacifica; Jeep Wrangler; Jeep Gladiator Stellantis (FCA)'s V-6 engine assembly plant - The Pentastar production line at the north plant was decommissioned with all 3.6-liter engine production at the complex was consolidated at the south facility. - Employees as of ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/17

Stellantis CEO says powertrain choices, Ram brand profits key to turnaround On December 4, while speaking during a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs 17th Annual Industrials & Autos Week, Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa indicated that Ram will play a major role in the company’s turnaround effort, due to the brand's profit margins, brand equity and global footprint, as well as high-profile product plans that include its first full-size SUV and a ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/13

Stellantis to launch Leapmotor brand in Mexico in 2026 On December 7, it was reported that Stellantis will redefine its industrial footprint in Mexico in 2026 with major new production projects in Saltillo and Toluca. In Saltillo, the company has started producing the RAM 1500 full-size pickup. Meanwhile, the Toluca plant will manufacture the sixth-generation hybrid Jeep Cherokee, the first hybrid version in the model’s history, and the new all...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/09

Stellantis, FCA US, Warren Truck Assembly Plant Ram 1500 Classic (Quad cabs and Crew cabs) (-2024); MHV Jeep Wagoneer (2021- ), Jeep Wagoneer L (2021-), Jeep Grand Wagoneer (2021-), Jeep Grand Wagoneer L (2021-), REEV Jeep Grand Wagoneer (2026-planning): REEV/ICE Ram full-size SUV (2028-planning) Stellantis (FCA)'s truck assembly plant - Employees as of August 2024: 3,583 working on 2 shifts - Investment announced since January 2017: USD 2.5 bi...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/02

Analysis Report: Lithium-Ion Battery (Japanese, European, U.S. and Korean Markets) Each company's EV strategy and next-generation battery technology List of Suppliers Introduction I. OEM BEV and battery strategies (Overall trends) II. Trends of Major Battery Suppliers III. Simple explanation of LiB technology Japan Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd. Prime Planet Energy & Solutions, Inc. (PPES) Toyota Battery Co., Ltd. Toyota Industries Corporation AESC ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/01

North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year selects nine finalists On November 20, the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) awards organization unveiled its list of 2026 finalists, naming three contenders in each category following a decisive narrowing of the highly competitive field of new vehicles.  The announcement marked the opening of the Los Angeles Auto Show, where many of the finalist vehicles ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/25

Stellantis, FCA Mexico, Toluca Assembly Plant Dodge Journey (-2020); Chrysler PT Cruiser (-2010), Fiat 500 (2011-2019), Freemont (-2016), EV 500e (2013-2019 ); Jeep Compass (2017-), EV Wagoneer S (STLA Large, 2024-), Cherokee HV (STLA Large, 2025-planning), EV Recon (2026-planning) Stellantis (FCA)'s assembly plant - Plant was completed in 1968 - More than 2,500 employees as of July 2025 Fiat 500, 500e production discontinued in North America for...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/11/20

Stellantis, FCA Canada, Windsor Assembly Plant Dodge Grand Caravan (-2020), EV Charger Daytona (2024-), ICE Charger Daytona (2025-); Chrysler Pacifica (2016-), PHV Pacifica Hybrid (2016-), Voyager (U.S. market) (2019-), Grand Caravan (Canadian market) (2020-), Chrysler Town & Country (-2016), Ram Cargo Van (2011-2015); Stellantis (FCA)'s minivan assembly plant - Employees as of July 2024: 4,289 on 2 shifts - Investment announced since 2015: US...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/11/10

Ford reportedly considers canceling electric F-150 Lightning pickup Ford executives are considering canceling the electric version of its F-150 pickup truck, the Wall Street Journal reported on November 6, citing people familiar with the matter. Ford is considering the move due to low demand and USD 13 billion in total EV losses since 2023. However, no final decision has been made on the F-150 Lightning, according to the sources. Ford ‌declined...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/07

StarPlus Energy, Kokomo plant battery cells/modules Joint venture battery plant with Samsung SDI, operations began in Q1 2025 - Second co-located plant to begin operation: Early 2027 - Investment for second plant: USD 3.2 billion - Annual capacity of second plant: 34 GWh - Number of employees in second plant (planning):1,400 - Start of operations: Q1 2025 - Investment: USD 3.1 billion - Annual capacity: 33 GWh - Number of employees (planning):1,...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/11/06

Stellantis, FCA US, Toledo Assembly Complex (Toledo North) Jeep Cherokee (2013-2017), Liberty (-2012), Wrangler (2017-), Wrangler MHV (2018-), Wrangler 4xe PHEV (2020-); Mid-size truck (2028-planning) Stellantis (FCA)'s Jeep assembly plant - Employment in North and South plants as of August 2024: 4,679 - Investment of USD 1.2 billion announced since 2011 - Construction started in fall 1997. Production of Jeep Liberty launched April 2001 FCA US ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/11/05

Stellantis, FCA US, Dundee Engine Plant Engines: 2.4-liter (I-4) World Gas, 2.4-liter (I-4) Tigershark (-2023), 2.0-liter Hurricane 4 Turbo (2025-); 3.6-liter V6 Pentastar Upgrade (-2023); 1.6 liter Stellantis (FCA)'s 4-cylinder engine assembly plant, former GEMA (Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance) - Employees as of August 2024: 862 - Investment announced from 2003: USD 1.398 billion - Year opened: North Plant- 2005, South Plant- 2006 FCA t...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/11/04

Ram to launch new full-size SUV in 2028 On October 30 during a Q3 analysts briefing, Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa said that the SUV mentioned as part of the coming USD 13 billion investment in the U.S. will be a full-size Ram product, which will compete with the Ford Expedition (based on F-150), Toyota Sequoia (based on Tundra) and Chevrolet Suburban (based on Silverado 1500).  The new Ram SUV will launch in 2028 and will be offered with two po...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/01

Stellantis, FCA US, Detroit Assembly Complex - Jefferson (formerly Jefferson North Assembly Plant) Jeep Grand Cherokee (1992-), Grand Cherokee SRT (2005-), Grand Cherokee 4xe PHV (2022-); Dodge Durango (2010-), Durango Pursuit (2018-) Stellantis (FCA)'s assembly plant - Employees as of August 2024: 4,595 - Investment announced in February 2019: USD 900 million - Plant was built in 1991, with first Grand Cherokee produced in February 1992. Expans...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/31

Stellantis Q3 shipments up 13.2%, net revenue up 12.9%, 2025 tariff cost EUR 1 billion On October 30, Stellantis announced its Q3 2025 results, reporting a 12.9% year-over-year increase in Net revenues to EUR 37.2 billion, driven by growth in North America, Enlarged Europe and Middle East & Africa, while South America had a moderate decrease.  Consolidated shipments totaled 1.3 million units, marking a 13.2% year-over-year increase (up 152,000 u...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/31

Stellantis resumes RAM 1500 Light Duty production in Mexico On October 28, it was reported that Stellantis has resumed production of the RAM 1500 Light Duty pickup at its Saltillo assembly plant in Derramadero, Mexico, marking the model’s return to local manufacturing. The Saltillo Heavy Duty facility was expanded with new, high-tech tooling to support the relaunch, enabling production for Mexico, Canada, and other global markets. The 166,000 s...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/30