Stellantis Halts Canada Plant With Strategy for Jeep in Flux (1)

Stellantis NV is pausing work on the next generation Jeep Compass sport utility vehicle and all activities at its assembly plant in Brampton, Ontario.

“As we navigate today’s dynamic environment, Stellantis continues to reassess its product strategy in North America,” spokesperson Jodi Tinson said Thursday in an emailed statement. The halt doesn’t change previously announced investment plans for the Canadian factory, the company said.

The plant in Brampton, near Toronto, employed about 3,000 workers and has been under a retooling program to build electric and gas-powered vehicles for the Jeep brands. It’s expected to return to full capacity once that ...