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Stellantis Shuts Down Arizona Proving Grounds Amid Tough Year, Shifting Focus to Michigan Facility

Harry Stone by Harry Stone
December 2, 2024
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Stellantis Shuts Down Arizona Proving Grounds Amid Tough Year, Shifting Focus to Michigan Facility

Stellantis is taking a bold step in its effort to streamline operations by shutting down its Arizona Proving Grounds by the end of 2024. This 4,000-acre facility, crucial for hot-weather testing, has been a staple for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) since 2007. As Stellantis struggles to turn around its North American brands, the company confirmed it will cease operations at the site, raising questions about what comes next for the property and its 69 employees.

Amid a challenging year, Stellantis is making strategic moves to optimize its footprint in a rapidly changing global market. While the Arizona location was essential for testing vehicles in extreme heat and dusty climates, Stellantis is choosing to focus on its Chelsea Proving Grounds in Michigan, a facility with an equally expansive 4,000 acres but without the necessary climate for hot-weather testing.

In a statement to Motor1, a Stellantis spokesperson said: “Stellantis continues to look for opportunities to improve efficiency and optimize its footprint to ensure future competitiveness in today’s rapidly changing global market. As agreed to during 2023 UAW negotiations, the company is continuing to market the Arizona Proving Grounds for sale and therefore, will cease use of the facility by the end of the year.”

The future of the Arizona site is unclear, as it remains unknown whether a buyer has been lined up. Stellantis is working with the United Auto Workers (UAW) to offer special packages to the affected employees or the option to transfer to other operations. Employees placed on indefinite layoff will receive pay and benefits for two years, per company agreements.

While the closure of the Arizona Proving Grounds marks a significant change for Stellantis, it won’t be without testing capabilities. The Chelsea Proving Grounds, a historical site dating back to 1954, will continue to handle the bulk of vehicle testing—about 85% of FCA’s testing occurs here. However, for high-temperature testing, Stellantis will reportedly partner with Toyota’s proving grounds in Arizona.

This decision may not be the last, as the automaker has indicated it could close other facilities, including its 500-acre headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

For Stellantis, the shutdown of the Arizona Proving Grounds is yet another indication of its efforts to cut costs and remain competitive as the automotive industry continues its rapid transformation, particularly in the face of electrification and global market shifts.

Sources: Stellantis via CNBC

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