A midsize Ram pickup truck, possibly a domestic version of the unibody Ram Rampage, will be built at Stellantis' currently dormant Belvidere, Illinois plant.

Saving the Belvidere factory from permanent closure was a key part of a new contract with the United Auto Workers in 2023. Stellantis originally agreed to make an electric truck at Belvidere, create a new EV battery facility and expand its parts-distribution facility into a regional megahub.

Stellantis confirmed with Motor1 today that the brand is building a new mid-size truck model. However, the automaker declined to provide further details. The confirmation arrived after Automotive News reported on a memo from Stellantis COO Antonio Filosa that said the automaker would build a new mid-size truck at its Belvidere,

WASHINGTON/DETROIT (Reuters) - Chrysler parent Stellantis is moving forward with plans to build a new midsize pickup truck in Belvidere, Illinois, the company said on Wednesday, ending months of conflict with the United Auto Workers union over delays, and strengthening its U.S. production footprint as President Donald Trump takes office.

UAW workers in the stateline are shouting a rally cry as automaker Stellantis announces it will reopen its shuttered Belvidere, Illinois auto assembly plant. UAW officials say in a statement

Chrysler parent Stellantis said Wednesday it is moving forward with plans to build a new mid-size pickup truck in Belvidere, Illinois. In August, Stellantis said it was delaying its planned investments at the Illinois plant.