With this step, the company begins local production of the model in Argentina for the first time, marking a historic milestone for the national automotive industry.
Stellantis Group officially announced the production of the new Ram Dakota pickup in the Industrial Pole Córdobaa decision that consolidates the plant Ferreyra as a strategic center for the manufacturing of pickups in the region. With this step, the company begins local production of Ram in Argentinamarking a historical milestone for the national automotive industry and strengthening the value chain, integration with local suppliers and the generation of quality employment.
Developing a product within the competitive pickup segment involves vindicate the history of the Córdoba Industrial Complex and recover the best of Argentine industrial talent. For this, Stellantis made a investment of US$385 millionwhich will allow generating 1,800 jobsof which half correspond to women. With this commitment, the Ferreyra plant reinforces its strategic role with greater efficiency, local integration and a growth model based on diversity and inclusion.
Stellantis began manufacturing the Dakota at Polo Córdoba
“The launch of the Ram Dakota is a concrete example of how local integration drives regional competitiveness. This project represents a true engine of development, since it strategically strengthens our network of suppliers, promotes the generation of qualified employment and allows us to manufacture vehicles with global standards.“, he stated Herlander Zolapresident of Stellantis South America.
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With export focusthe Ram Dakota will be the second model of the pickup family to incorporate the Nationally manufactured 2.2 liter turbodiesel Multijet engine. This launch marks the beginning of a long-term project that will be expanded with new industrial developments in the country.
For its part, Martin Zuppipresident of Stellantis Argentinahighlighted: “We believe in an Argentina that looks at the world in the face, that exports added value, knowledge and Argentine talent. With this project, we are recovering the best of our industrial tradition: suppliers that produce again, quality jobs, opportunities that transform the lives of people, their families and society as a whole. This new Dakota pick-up comes with 100% Ram DNA. With a robust design, an interior that will surprise you, advanced technology and unique features in the segment.”
Martin Zuppi
The incorporation of the Dakota to the local production portfolio, along with Titano and Cronusmark a unprecedented industrial growth in Córdoba and reinforces Stellantis’ leadership in the region. This progress reflects the confidence of the company in Argentina and the potential of the national industry to develop world-class projects.
Source: Ambito
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