It’s Been A Year Since Brampton Stopped Producing Muscle Cars

It’s Been A Year Since Brampton Stopped Producing Muscle Cars​

Marking a Year Since the End of an Iconic HEMI® Muscle Car Era...​

It has been exactly one year since the Brampton Assembly Plant in Ontario, Canada, ended production of three iconic vehicles: the Chrysler 300 (LX), the Dodge Charger (LD), and the Dodge Challenger (LA). This milestone marked the conclusion of the modern HEMI® era for Chrysler Group’s passenger cars, a period that began in 2004. These sedans and muscle cars not only defined an era of American automotive excellence but also became cultural touchstones for the Chrysler and Dodge brands. Their absence leaves a significant void in the automotive landscape and raises questions about the future direction of Dodge and Chrysler.

It's Been A Year Since Brampton Stopped Producing Muscle Cars

It has been exactly one year since the Brampton Assembly Plant in Ontario, Canada, ended production of three iconic vehicles: the Chrysler 300 (LX), the Dodge Charger (LD), and the Dodge Challenger (LA). This milestone marked the conclusion of the modern HEMI® era for Chrysler Group’s passenger...

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[james.mooney.]

Is retooling for STLA Medium actively underway? When does Compass production start?

 

[james.mooney.]

Is retooling for STLA Medium actively underway? When does Compass production start?

To answer my own question:

All New Jeep Compass Preview

According to the press release from Stellantis, North American production of the Compass starts in 2026.

It seems strange to me that they are letting the plant sit with no product for 2+ years. I wonder if the renovations of the plant are more substantial than a typical retool, or if the product just isn't ready yet.