Chrysler announced this week that it will be adding a second shift to the Dodge Caliber’s production line at the company’s Belvidere, Illinois factory. The Dodge Caliber was one of the ten most popular vehicles under the government’s cash for clunkers program, resulting in a depleted supply.
According to Automotive News, Chrysler will add a second shift to the Caliber line on October 5th. The second shift will require the hiring of 850 workers and is expected to produce 10,000 extra units of the Caliber this year.
“We are taking this action in response to increasing demand for our most fuel-efficient products,” Michael Accavitti, CEO of the Dodge brand, told Automotive News. “However, we are cautious about the continued volatility in the industry and will monitor demand in order to respond to market conditions.”
The Jeep Patriot and Compass – which are also produced at the Belvidere factory – will continue on their current production schedules.
Chrysler announced earlier this week that it will add about 50,000 vehicles to its 2009 production schedule.
