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Miami Herald
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Stellantis to build $388M parts distribution hub in Metro Detroit
Stellantis NV said Wednesday it will build a $388 million parts distribution hub in Van Buren Township, Michigan, that will consolidate several other Midwest facilities. The new Mopar facility, called the Metro Detroit Megahub, is expected to open in 2027 and will staff up with about 488 United Auto Workers-represented employees. The Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram maker said the project is part of a broader consolidation strategy for its parts distribution centers. It recently sold two of its Michigan parts facilities, in Center Line and Marysville, Michigan, as well as one in Milwaukee. Those facilities are continuing to operate under sale-leaseback agreements until the new Detroit hub opens. Staff for the facility will come from the company's Mopar sites in Center Line, Warren and Warren Sherwood, as well as the Milwaukee location. Meanwhile, workers from the closing Marysville center will shift over to staff the Warren and Warren Sherwood parts centers. The Warren Sherwood location will be upgraded and is set to remain remain open long-term, Stellantis spokesperson Frank Matyok said; a company announcement said it will serve as an "e-coat upfitting facility." The 2023 labor pact between Stellantis and the UAW laid out plans for several consolidated parts hubs, including this Detroit-area one. The automaker said it already has invested about $120 million to boost its parts and services operations since the the contract was finalized, including a new distribution site in East Fishkill, New York, and upgrades to existing Mopar sites. "Our customers count on us to deliver the right part, at the right time, every time," Darren Bradshaw, senior vice president and head of Mopar North America, said in a statement. "With the Metro Detroit Megahub, we're building a faster, smarter and more reliable parts distribution network that puts their needs first." The Detroit hub, like the New York state Mopar facility that has been open for several months, will be equipped with automated storage and retrieval systems to help pull parts for customers faster. Called AutoStore, it uses a series of small robots that move above a grid to storage bins to grab parts and deliver them to workers on the floor, where they are packaged and processed for shipping. UAW spokespeople did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Copyright (C) 2025, Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Portions copyrighted by the respective providers.
CTV News
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
Stellantis invests $388 million in Metro Detroit Megahub to enhance service
Stellantis has confirmed it will invest $388 million for a new Metro Detroit Megahub location in Van Buren Township, Mich. The company said this is to further advance efficiency and sustainability of its Mopar service parts distribution network. The new facility is expected to open in 2027. 'Our customers count on us to deliver the right part, at the right time, every time,' said Darren Bradshaw, senior vice president and head of Mopar North America. 'With the Metro Detroit Megahub, we're building a faster, smarter, and more reliable parts distribution network that puts their needs first. This investment reflects our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence, while also creating a modern, high-tech workplace for employees. A feature of the Megahub will be AutoStore automated storage and retrieval system. It uses robots that navigate tracks above storage bins, grabbing parts and delivering them as they are needed. AutoStore will help speed up the process in the facility, while maximizing storage and giving more accurate delivery times for customers and dealers. Stellantis recently sold its Michigan parts distribution centre in Center Line and Marysville, and one in Milwaukee, Wis. Operations will continue under a sale-leaseback agreement, giving service until the Metro Detroit Megahub and Warren Sherwood e-coat upfitting facility are finished. Staff from the Center Line, Warren, Warren Sherwood, and Milwaukee parts distribution centres will be part of the Megahub's workforce.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Stellantis opens automated parts distribution center in New York's Hudson Valley
This story was originally published on Automotive Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Automotive Dive newsletter. Stellantis has opened a new Mopar parts distribution facility in the Hudson Valley's East Fishkill, New York, a move the company said will enhance its services across the Northeast, according to an April 24 press release. The new facility, which covers more than 500,000 square feet, has more than 46,000 unique parts in stock. Stellantis invested $64 million to open the center, which has capacity to fulfill more than 2 million shipments each year, per the release. Darren Bradshaw, Mopar SVP for North America, said the center boosts the company's supply chain, 'accelerating delivery times and reinforcing our commitment to dealer and customer satisfaction,' per his statement in the release. Mopar is Stellantis' parts and accessories arm, supplying replacement and custom parts to Stellantis dealerships as well as aftermarket customers. The facility is one of 21 parts distribution centers Stellantis operates across the country. However, it is the first in the U.S. to use 'AutoStore' technology, which automates parts storage and retrieval. The system is composed of 40 robots that retrieve parts from more than 70,000 bins and deliver them to be processed for shipment by staff. AutoStore, a Norway-based company, claims that its system 'quadrupl[es] capacity' for warehouses, according to the company website. The new East Fishkill facility is the result of a merger between the former Mopar parts centers in Tappan, New York; and Boston, due in part to the AutoStore system enabling a smaller warehouse footprint. 'This state-of-the-art automation significantly enhances parts order completion speed, accuracy and dependability while minimizing the warehouse footprint needed for inventory storage,' the press release said of AutoStore. Roughly 100 workers will staff the East Fishkill parts distribution center. Recommended Reading Tariffs see Stellantis ditch financial forecast as Q1 revenues slide Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Mopar '25 Ram 1500 RHO Will Push the Limits on Nearly Any Terrain
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mopar's annual factory-vehicle customization program delivers an exclusive package for the 2025 Ram 1500 RHO Mopar '25 Package features special interior and exterior content inspired by the 'Moparized' Ram 1500 RHO displayed at the 2024 SEMA Show Total production run is limited to 250 units: 225 for U.S., 25 for Canada All-new, more powerful and more efficient 3.0-liter Hurricane High Output (H/O) Straight-Six Turbo (SST) engine: Rated at 540 horsepower, 521 lb.-ft. of torque 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds; 0-100 mph in 11.7 seconds Quarter mile in 13.1 seconds at 105 mph Top speed of 118 mph U.S. manufacturer's suggested retail price for the exclusive Mopar '25 Package is $6,500 Mopar '25 Ram 1500 RHO is expected to arrive in select Ram dealerships beginning this spring The talented design team at Mopar has created an exclusive, limited-edition and collectible vehicle for enthusiasts who want to set bold new performance limits for off-roading machines in 2025. The Mopar '25 Package for the Ram 1500 RHO, with exclusive content inside and out, continues the annual factory-vehicle customization program, now in its 16th year, for the performance and service brand of Stellantis. "The inspiration for the new Mopar '25 flows directly from the concept truck we showed at the SEMA Show last November, which generated strong positive feedback on how well the Ram 1500 RHO was 'Moparized' by our design team," said Darren Bradshaw, senior vice president, Stellantis Parts and Services – North America. "We're proud to continue our annual Mopar customization program with innovations and exclusive appearance features that our enthusiast customers and collectors crave." Using the latest addition to the Ram sport truck lineup as a canvas, custom Mopar Blue and Grey bodyside graphics provide a bold contrast to the Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat exterior color. Detailed within the graphics is a graduated repeat pattern of the Mopar Omega M logo. Off-road ready 35-inch tires mounted to 18-by-9-inch beadlock-capable wheels help set an aggressive stance below the hourglass body design with the widest fender flares in the current production Ram 1500 lineup. Mopar exterior accessories include a fully integrated, bed-mounted spare-tire carrier, RamBar accessory bar, off-road style running boards and Mopar Blue tow hooks front and rear. The truck-bed surface is protected by a black, Mopar spray-in textured bedliner. Inside the best-in-class interior, a multi-function instrument panel accessory rail holds various mobile devices securely in place. A custom Mopar Blue serialized badge is affixed to the lockable center console. Additional interior highlights from the standard RHO Level 1 Equipment Group include: Premium 12-way power leather front seats with memory settings, a new massage function and embroidered logos. Heated and ventilated premium Natura Plus leather with perforated suede accents cover the front bucket and rear bench seats Medium Greystone stitching and Graphite Metallic accents Largest reconfigurable touchscreen in its class with a 14.5-inch display Class-exclusive 10.25-inch passenger screen, only visible to the front passenger, with dynamic touchscreen control Full-color and configurable Head-up Display Uncompromising Power and Performance The Mopar '25 Ram 1500 RHO is powered by the all-new 3.0-liter Hurricane High Output Straight-Six Turbo (SST) engine. The 3.0-liter Hurricane High Output engine is rated at 540 horsepower and 521 lb.-ft. of torque, delivering enhanced fuel economy and fewer emissions while generating more horsepower and torque than other naturally aspirated V-8 and boosted six-cylinder engines in the light-duty segment. This new powertrain is 150 lbs. lighter than the previous performance model and features a more balanced weight distribution for enhanced agility and faster reflexes. Performance numbers include: 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds; 0-100 mph in 11.7 seconds Quarter mile in 13.1 seconds at 105 mph Top speed of 118 mph An independent front suspension system with active performance damping uses high-strength aluminum to maintain overall strength and durability. The longer, substantially sized front upper and lower control arms are designed with a focus on additional wheel travel and axle track width. This suspension system features retuned spring rates, jounce bumper and damping control to provide enhanced performance and endurance. Bilstein Black Hawk e2 adaptive performance shocks use precision-machined, single-piece construction comprised of rigid aluminum to reduce and dissipate heat and continuously adjust damping forces for optimal body control and terrain isolation. The Mopar '25 Ram 1500 RHO features a standard rear suspension system that is innovative, durable and unique. Adaptive damping and a five-link coil system create comfortable ride characteristics no matter the road surface. The frame's hard points differ when compared to a standard-issue Ram 1500, allowing for rear axle travel of up to 14 inches. The Ram 1500 RHO offers more than 40% additional rear wheel travel when compared to the rest of the Ram 1500 lineup. Ground clearance of 11.8 inches is due in part to a two-inch ride height increase when compared with the rest of the Ram 1500 lineup, along with 35-inch tires. This combination enables the RHO to clear surface obstacles easily and at high speeds. Latest Mopar Special Limited Edition All 250 units of the Mopar '25 Ram 1500 RHO will be built to the same unique specifications for the U.S. and Canadian markets only. Production provides 225 units for the U.S. market and 25 units for Canada. The U.S. manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for the exclusive Mopar '25 Package is $6,500. Total U.S. MSRP for the Mopar '25 Ram 1500 RHO is $88,730, which breaks down to $71,990 (including destination), plus $9,995 (Level 1 Equipment Group), plus $245 (Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat), plus $6,500 (Mopar '25 Package). Vehicles are expected to arrive in select Ram dealerships beginning this spring. Exclusive Mopar '25 Owner Kit and More Each buyer will receive a Mopar '25 owner kit that features a personalized certificate of authenticity with serialized vehicle-build number, a special rendering of the vehicle by the Mopar design team and more. Buyers also receive an 83-piece tool kit and a USB cable kit featuring four charging cables for a variety of mobile phones. Mopar Customization History The Mopar '25 Ram 1500 RHO joins an exclusive club as the latest limited-edition, Mopar-modified vehicle delivered straight from the factory. In 2010, Mopar produced the first of an ongoing series of limited-edition vehicles, the Mopar '10 Dodge Challenger. Other low-volume, factory-produced Mopar rides have followed: Mopar '11 Dodge Charger Mopar '12 Chrysler 300 Mopar '13 Dodge Dart Mopar '14 Dodge Challenger Mopar '15 Dodge Charger R/T Mopar '16 Ram Rebel Mopar '17 Dodge Challenger Mopar '18 Dodge Durango Mopar '19 Dodge Challenger Mopar '21 Ram 1500 Mopar '22 Dodge Durango Mopar '23 Dodge Challenger and Charger Mopar '24 Jeep® Gladiator MoparMopar is the global name for Stellantis genuine parts and authentic accessories. A simple combination of the words MOtor and PARts, Mopar offers exceptional service, parts and customer-care. Born in 1937 as the name of a line of antifreeze products, Mopar has evolved over more than 85 years to represent both complete vehicle care and authentic performance for owners and enthusiasts worldwide. Mopar made its mark in the 1960s during the muscle-car era with performance parts to enhance speed and handling for both on-road and racing use. Later, Mopar expanded to include technical service and customer support, and today integrates service, parts and customer-care operations in order to enhance customer and dealer support worldwide. Complete information on Mopar is available at and the Mopar blog at For more information regarding Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), please visit Follow Mopar and company news and video on:Company blog: website: brand: blog: Facebook: or View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Stellantis Sign in to access your portfolio
