Chrysler’s Illinois Plant to Boost Output

Chrysler Group will add a second shift with about 850 workers at its Belvidere, Ill., plant to boost production of its Dodge Caliber crossover car, Bloomberg reported.

The change is effective Oct. 5, the automaker, based in Auburn Hills, Mich., said in a statement.

Output of the Caliber this year will increase by 10,000 vehicles, for sale in the U.S. and international markets, Bloomberg reported, citing the automaker, which is now run by Italian car manufacturer Fiat SpA.