Automaker Stellantis is boosting efficiency by retrofitting half of its North American vehicles at eight specialized factory centers near assembly plants, a move that cuts costs and reduces pressure on dealership service bays. The strategy allows the company to generate additional revenue while streamlining operations, raising questions about whether competitors like Toyota could adopt a similar approach. Industry analysts suggest such centralized upfitting could improve profitability and service capacity for automakers. The model highlights how manufacturers are rethinking post-production processes to enhance both financial performance and customer convenience.
Stellantis upfits 55 percent of North American vehicles at eight factory centers near assembly plants, generating profit while keeping dealership service bays free. Toyota should follow.
