--- title: "New Ram Midsize Truck Production to Ohio, New Jeeps for Illinois – Record $13 Billion Invested in U.S." url: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2025/10/new-ram-midsize-truck-production-to-ohio-new-jeeps-for-illinois-record-13-billion-invested-in-u-s/" publisher: "Pickup Truck + SUV Talk" content_signal: "search=yes, ai-input=yes, ai-train=no" author: "Tim Esterdahl" published: "2025-10-14T23:02:57+00:00" modified: "2025-10-14T23:04:11+00:00" image: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/BU025_087FA-copy.webp" --- # New Ram Midsize Truck Production to Ohio, New Jeeps for Illinois – Record $13 Billion Invested in U.S. By Tim Esterdahl Published: 2025-10-14T23:02:57+00:00 Updated: 2025-10-14T23:04:11+00:00 ![Featured image]() Stellantis announced plans to invest $13 billion over the next four years to expand its U.S. manufacturing footprint and strengthen its position in one of its most critical markets. This landmark investment—the largest in the company’s American history—will fund the launch of five new vehicles, support 19 major product actions, and drive a 50% increase in U.S. production capacity. The initiative also includes the start of production for the new GMET4 EVO four-cylinder engine and will add more than 5,000 new jobs across Stellantis facilities in Illinois, Ohio, Michigan and Indiana. ## **Ohio** will build next-generation Ram midsize truck ![Ram midsize truck 2]() A new Ram midsize truck will be built alongside the Jeep Gladiator confirming it will be body-on-frame. (Photo courtesy Stellantis) An investment of nearly $400 million will bring production of an all-new midsize truck—previously designated for Belvidere—to the Toledo Assembly Complex, home of the Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator. This move is projected to create more than 900 new jobs, with production slated to start in 2028. It also basically confirms it will be a body-on-frame truck. The company also plans to continue previously announced Toledo investments from January, including the integration of new technologies, product enhancements for the Wrangler and Gladiator, and additional component production at the Toledo Machining Plant. ## **Illinois** will build 2 New Jeep Vehicles ![Ram midsize truck 3]() The Belvidere Assembly plant. (Photo courtesy Wikipedia) Stellantis will invest over $600 million to reopen the Belvidere Assembly Plant, expanding production of the Jeep Cherokee and Jeep Compass for the U.S. market. Initial production is expected to begin in 2027, creating approximately 3,300 new jobs in the region. ## **Michigan** ![]() Warren Truck Assembly. (Photo courtesy Stellantis) Stellantis will invest nearly $100 million to retool the Warren Truck Assembly Plant for production of an all-new range-extended EV and internal combustion large SUV, launching in 2028. The new program is expected to generate more than 900 jobs at the facility, which currently builds the Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer. Additionally, the company will invest $130 million in the Detroit Assembly Complex – Jefferson to prepare for the next-generation Dodge Durango, reaffirming its January commitment. Production is anticipated to begin in 2029. ## **Indiana** ![]() Kokomo, Indiana casting plant. (Photo courtesy Stellantis) Confirming its January announcement, Stellantis will make further investments across several Kokomo facilities to produce the GMET4 EVO, an all-new four-cylinder engine, beginning in 2026. The company plans to invest more than $100 million and add over 100 new jobs, ensuring that this key powertrain is built in the United States. Stellantis’ U.S. operations now encompass 34 manufacturing facilities, parts distribution centers, and R&D locations across 14 states, supporting more than 48,000 employees, 2,600 dealers, and nearly 2,300 suppliers. 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