General Motors invests $4B to expand gas and electric vehicle manufacturing facilities in Michigan, Kansas, and Tennessee
General Motors has announced plans to invest $4 billion over the next two years to expand its vehicle manufacturing operations in Orion Township, Michigan; Kansas City, Kansas; and Spring Hill, Tennessee. The company produces gas-powered and electric vehicles under the Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac brands.
At the Orion Assembly plant in Michigan, GM will begin producing full-size SUVs and light-duty pickup trucks in early 2027. This shift will make Factory ZERO in Detroit-Hamtramck the dedicated assembly site for GM’s electric lineup, including the Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV, Cadillac ESCALADE IQ, and GMC HUMMER EV models.
In Kansas City, Kansas, GM’s Fairfax Assembly will begin production of the gas-powered Chevrolet Equinox in mid-2027, with plans to start building the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV by the end of this year. Additional investments are expected for GM’s next generation of affordable electric vehicles at the site.
At Spring Hill Manufacturing in Tennessee, the company will add production of the gas-powered Chevrolet Blazer in 2027, joining existing production lines for the Cadillac LYRIQ and VISTIQ EVs, as well as the Cadillac XT5.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, Mary Barra, Chair and CEO, General Motors, said, “We believe the future of transportation will be driven by American innovation and manufacturing expertise. Today’s announcement demonstrates our ongoing commitment to build vehicles in the U.S and to support American jobs. We're focused on giving customers choice and offering a broad range of vehicles they love.”
Mark Reuss, President, General Motors, added, “Today’s news goes well beyond the investment numbers — this is about hardworking Americans making vehicles they are proud to build and that customers are proud to own. As you travel the country, you can see firsthand the scale of our manufacturing footprint and the positive economic impact on our communities and our country.”
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Investing in American manufacturing in 2025
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