Jaguar Land Rover wants to build cars in America. The automaker knows that U.S. production can save it a boatload on tariffs. Making this move isn’t something it’s doing alone, though. Instead, it’s partnering up with Stellantis, and the result is going to be unique. The pair looks ready to build Defender models specifically focused on the U.S. market.
JLR CFO Richard Molyneux confirmed the broad plan during the company’s August 13 earnings call, Automotive News reports. The two automakers signed an exploratory agreement back in May, and a memorandum of understanding is expected before year’s end, which would clear the way for production at Stellantis plants in the U.S. Just don’t expect the lineup to remain as it is today, though.
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