Stellantis to Close Arizona Proving Grounds Amid Cost-Cutting Efforts

The automaker plans to shutter the facility by year's end, impacting employees and sparking concerns over broader downsizing strategies.

Stellantis will close its Arizona Proving Grounds and sell the 4,000-acre property as part of ongoing cost-cutting measures.
The closure will affect 37 employees, with options for special packages or transfers, while others may face indefinite layoffs with pay and benefits for two years.
The decision follows recent layoffs at Stellantis' Michigan plants, adding to the company's significant workforce reductions in recent years.
Stellantis has been outsourcing engineering roles to lower-cost countries like Brazil and India, contributing to its reduced U.S. workforce.
Concerns are rising over the future of Stellantis' Auburn Hills complex in Michigan, with state officials engaged in discussions about the company's regional footprint.