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Stellantis Boss Confirms 'Beautiful' Ram Mid-Size Truck For 2027

It’s been two years since UAW Vice President Rich Boyer announced the Belvidere, Illinois, factory would reopen to build a new mid-size truck. However, we had to wait until this past January for Ram to confirm plans to fill the gap left in 2011 when the Dakota was discontinued. Better…

Motor1 · Sep 15, 2025

Stellantis Faces Unfair Labor Practice Charges From UAW

The UAW union said it filed the charges with the National Labor Relations Board against Stellantis, claiming that the company unlawfully withheld details about plans to move Dodge Durango production from a Detroit factory to one in Canada, according to a report.

International Business Times · Sep 17, 2024

UAW Threatens Strike Over Stellantis' Delayed Plant Reopening

Dispute between UAW and Stellantis over delayed plant reopening raises job security concerns.

Top News · Sep 12, 2024

The inside story on Biden’s role in the UAW-Stellantis agreement and the auto plant’s reopening in Belvidere

President Joe Biden on Thursday showcases his work in helping the UAW win a favorable contract with automakers and his role in getting the shuttered auto plant in Belvidere reopened.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 9, 2023

President Biden to tout UAW big contract win in Belvidere Thursday

The Belvidere event will, the White House said, underscore the big victory UAW negotiated with automaker Stellantis after a six-week-long strike. The deal is expected to include the reopening of the plant, which has been closed since February.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 7, 2023

Pritzker overcomes ‘gargantuan hurdles’ to get Stellantis to reopen, expand Belvidere auto assembly plant

Give credit where it’s due: Pritzker helped the United Auto Workers Union and the White House put together a deal with Stellantis, Rich Miller writes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 3, 2023

Stellantis To Reopen Belvidere Factory To Build New Midsize Truck [UPDATE]

It might not be the Ram Rampage.

Motor1 · Oct 30, 2023

Autoworkers and Stellantis reach tentative contract deal to end strike: AP sources

The deal includes a new vehicle for a now-idled factory in Belvidere, Illinois, which the company had planned to close.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 28, 2023

Why the transition to electric cars looms large in UAW talks with Big 3 automakers

Wages, benefits and job security may be at the heart of union talks with Detroit automakers — but the rise of battery-powered cars looms large in the background.

WEKU · Sep 13, 2023

Ram 1500 REV Could Be Built In Illinois

The upcoming Ram 1500 REV could reportedly be built at a former Jeep plant in Belvidere, Illinois.

InsideEVs · Apr 8, 2023