Stellantis to Reopen Belvidere Plant for Truck Production in 2027

Stellantis confirmed in January 2025 plans to reopen its Belvidere, Illinois, assembly plant in 2027 to produce a new midsize truck, creating 1,500 union jobs. The decision, amid economic uncertainty from tariffs, reverses earlier closures and aligns with UAW agreements, though battery and parts hub projects were canceled.