DETROIT — Automaker Stellantis plans to indefinitely lay off up to 2,450 U.S. factory workers later this year as it discontinues production of an older version of its Ram 1500 pickup truck in Michigan.
It is produced alongside the Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer at the Warren Truck Assembly Plant, located near Detroit.
The current Ram 1500, which was recently updated for the 2025 model year, is produced at a nearby plant.
“With the introduction of the new Ram 1500, production of the Ram 1500 Classic at the Warren [Michigan] Truck Assembly Plant will come to an end later this year,” the company said in an emailed statement.
The discontinuation of the Ram 1500 “Classic” vehicle is not unexpected, but the company has not announced a vehicle to replace the truck.
Persons:
Ram, Chris Feuell, Carlos Tavares
Organizations:
DETROIT, Warren, Assembly, United Auto Workers union, CNBC, Fiat Chrysler, France’s PSA Groupe
Locations:
Michigan, Detroit, Warren