General Motors announces investment of 4 billion to boost production in the US

General Motors (manufacturer of brands such as Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC and Buick) this week unveiled an ambitious investment plan of around 4 billion dollars over the next two years, with the aim of significantly strengthening its production capacity in the United States. This strategic move will enable GM to assemble more than two million vehicles a year in the US market, consolidating its leadership in both the combustion and electric vehicle segments.

The announcement follows the recent investment of 888 million dollars in the Tonawanda production plant, near Buffalo - New York, where the brand's new generation of V8 engines will be developed. Now, the bet extends to plants in three key states: Michigan, Kansas and Tennessee, covering a wide range of GM's popular models.

In Orion Township - Michigan, the Orion Assembly plant will start producing large SUVs and light pick-ups with petrol engines from 2027. This change will allow Factory ZERO, in Detroit - Hamtramck, to focus exclusively on electric models such as the Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV, Cadillac Escalade IQ and GMC Hummer EV.

At the Fairfax Assembly plant in Kansas City, production of the petrol Chevrolet Equinox is scheduled to begin in mid-2027. Sales of this recently renewed model increased by more than 30 per cent in the first quarter of 2025. In addition, the plant will continue to prepare to produce the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV by the end of this year, and is also being considered for future entry-level electric models.

In Tennessee, the Spring Hill plant will expand its assembly line with the addition of the petrol Chevrolet Blazer, scheduled for 2027. The plant already produces the Cadillac LYRIQ and VISTIQ electric models, as well as the Cadillac XT5 combustion SUV.

According to Mary Barra, GM's president and CEO, this investment reflects the brand's commitment to American innovation and maintaining jobs in the US. For the brand leader, the aim is to offer consumers a wide range of options, including combustion and electric models.

With a network of 50 factories and component centres in 19 states, GM directly supports almost a million jobs, including workers, suppliers and dealers. This new industrial momentum represents more than numbers: it symbolises the pride of US employees in building vehicles that consumers value.

GM continues to record solid results in the US, strengthening its market share in both segments. The brand has remained the leader for 51 consecutive years in sales of large SUVs and is heading for its sixth consecutive year at the top of full-size pick-up sales. In the electric sector, it stood out in the second half of 2024 as the second best-selling brand, with a portfolio of 13 EV models from the Chevrolet, Cadillac and GMC brands.

GM's investment plan for 2025 remains between 10 and 11 billion dollars. By 2027, the company expects to invest between 10 and 12 billion dollars a year, reflecting its focus on strategic projects and improving efficiency in its operations.

With this robust investment, General Motors is reinforcing its role as a protagonist in the transformation of global mobility, focusing on advanced technology, sustainability and a diversified automotive offer that meets the needs of an increasingly demanding market.

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