tests. In July 2020, authorities from Germany, Italy and Switzerland raided the offices of Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles as part of the investigation over the use of defeat devices in emissions testing. Additionally Fiat-Chrysler is facing a £5 billion class-action lawsuit in the United Kingdom in relation to allegations of diesel emissions manipulation in select Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Iveco, and Jeep models. In February 2019, Fiat Chrysler announced plans to invest $4.5 billion in manufacturing in Michigan. The plant is estimated to create nearly 6,500 jobs. Plans include $1.6 billion to build a Jeep factory in Detroit. In May 2019, Fiat Chrysler proposed merging its business with Renault but it was later withdrawn. In March 2020, the Detroit United Auto Workers union announced that after discussion with the leaders of General Motors, Ford, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, the carmakers would partially shut down factories on a "rotating" basis to mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic. In April 2020, the company released several advertisements designed to discourage people from using their products during the pandemic. Merger with the PSA Group On 31 October 2019, FCA announced its intent to merge with the French automaker PSA Group. The merger would be on a 50-50 all-stock basis. On 18 December 2019, FCA and PSA announced that they had agreed to the binding terms for the $50 billion merger. On 15 July 2020, both companies announced that the corporate name of the new group would be Stellantis. The new group will be incorporated in the Netherlands with Carlos Tavares as CEO. On 4 January 2021, both shareholders of FCA and PSA approved the merger and it ceased operation on 16 January 2021. Logo The FCA logo, which comprises stylised blue letters resembling FCA, was created by the Italian branding company Robilant Associati, ending the use of the Fiat S.p.A. logo and Chrysler Pentastar logo for group branding. See also List of manufacturers by motor vehicle production References External links Official website (archived, 23 Apr 2021) Predecessors of Stellantis Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 2014 Vehicle manufacturing companies disestablished in 2021 Companies formerly listed on the Borsa Italiana Companies formerly listed on the New York Stock Exchange Holding companies established in 2014 Multinational companies headquartered in the Netherlands Motor vehicle engine manufacturers American companies established in 2014 American companies disestablished in 2021 Italian companies established in 2014 Italian companies disestablished in 2021 Engine manufacturers of Italy 2021 mergers and