Stellantis has announced the closure of two US manufacturing plants and elimination of 5,000 jobs as the company accelerates its transition from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles.

Plants Affected

The Belvidere, Illinois assembly plant and a Toledo, Ohio engine plant will close permanently by year-end. Both facilities primarily produced V6 and V8 engines and transmissions that are being phased out.

Union Response

The UAW has condemned the closures and threatened strike action, arguing Stellantis violated commitments made during the 2023 contract negotiations to reopen Belvidere for EV production.