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TimesLIVE
9 hours ago
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
GM outlines $4bn plan to expand production of petrol trucks and SUVs
General Motors (GM) said on Tuesday it will move production of the Cadillac Escalade to a Michigan assembly plant, while adding new capacity for petrol-powered Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra light-duty pickups at the same facility. The production shifts are part of GM's $4bn (R71,562,400,000) investment plan announced in June at US facilities in Michigan, Kansas and Tennessee, a move that expands production of petrol-powered trucks and SUVs. The Detroit giant and many of its US competitors have pulled back on some goals around production of electric vehicles as demand has been weaker than expected. GM's continued investment in vehicles such as the Sierra and Escalade calls into question its plan to end the production of petrol-powered cars and trucks by 2035. The Escalade is produced in Arlington, Texas, alongside other large SUVs such as the GMC Yukon, Chevrolet Suburban and Chevy Tahoe. Production at Arlington is expected to remain consistent after the Escalade moves to Michigan, a GM spokesperson said. The automaker will add production of the Silverado and Sierra trucks at its Orion Township, Michigan factory, in addition to existing production in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The petrol-powered trucks and SUVs are among GM's biggest money makers. GM told Reuters the moves would "help meet continued strong customer demand". GM said it will begin manufacturing the SUVs and light-duty pickup trucks at its Orion Assembly plant in early 2027. Orion Assembly was previously slated to build electric trucks starting next year. The June investment news was welcomed by the White House, which has imposed significant tariffs on imported vehicles to pressure automakers to increase production in the US. President Donald Trump this month signed tax and budget legislation that eliminates fines for failures to meet corporate average fuel economy rules, a move that makes it easier to build more petrol-powered vehicles. GM previously paid $128.2m (R2,292,831,360) in penalties for 2016 and 2017 for failing to meet requirements. The sweeping tax and budget legislation approved by Congress in early July will also eliminate the $7,500 (R134,135) tax credits for buying or leasing new electric vehicles on September 30, which is expected to hit slowing EV growth.
Time of India
10 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
GM outlines $4 billion plan to expand production of gas trucks and SUVs
General Motors said on Tuesday it will move production of the Cadillac Escalade to a Michigan assembly plant , while adding new capacity for gas-powered Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra light-duty pickups at the same facility. The production shifts are part of GM's $4 billion investment plan announced in June at three U.S. facilities in Michigan, Kansas and Tennessee, a move that expands production of gasoline-powered trucks and SUVs. The Detroit giant and many of its U.S. competitors have pulled back on some goals around production of electric vehicles as demand has been weaker than expected. GM's continued investment in vehicles like the Sierra and Escalade calls into question its plan to end the production of gas-powered cars and trucks by 2035. The Escalade is currently produced in Arlington, Texas, alongside other large SUVs such as the GMC Yukon, Chevrolet Suburban and Chevy Tahoe. Production at Arlington is expected to remain consistent after the Escalade moves to Michigan, a GM spokesperson said. The automaker will be adding production of the Silverado and Sierra trucks at its Orion Township, Michigan factory, in addition to existing production in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The gasoline-powered trucks and SUVs are among GM's biggest money makers. GM told Reuters the moves would "help meet continued strong customer demand." GM said it will begin manufacturing the SUVs and light-duty pickup trucks at its Orion Assembly plant in early 2027. Orion Assembly was previously slated to build electric trucks starting next year. The June investment news was welcomed by the White House, which has imposed significant tariffs on imported vehicles to pressure automakers to increase production in the United States. President Donald Trump this month signed tax and budget legislation that eliminates fines for failures to meet Corporate Average Fuel Economy rules, a move that makes it easier to build more gas-powered vehicles.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Biggest US carmaker pauses production for best-selling trucks
America's second-favorite pickup is taking another break. General Motors has again idled its assembly plant in Silao, Mexico – this time from August 4 through August 15 – pausing production of two of its biggest moneymakers: the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra. It's the second stoppage in as many months. The same factory also halted production for two weeks in early July. The Silao plant is just one of several that build the full-size pickup trucks. They're also assembled in Indiana, Michigan, and Ontario, Canada. It's not unusual for automakers to temporarily pause production of popular models, especially to retool assembly lines or manage inventory levels. 'Scheduled down weeks at GM Silao are part of a standard operating process focused on optimizing production at our Manufacturing Complex,' the company told But a second two-week shutdown is raising eyebrows, particularly for the Silverado, which sold more than 540,000 units in 2024 – second only to Ford's F-Series pickups. The Sierra is no sales slouch either. The higher-end truck, that comes with more exterior chrome, more luxury interior finishes, and a mechanically similar power center, sold over 340,000 copies last year. Neither car has a reported inventory glut. They also don't have any major reported changes coming to the design that would necessitate a production pause. As of May, Chevrolet had a 65-day supply of vehicles on dealer lots, just under the 70-day industry average. GMC's supply was slightly higher at 77 days. But broader geopolitical and economic factors might be playing into GM's decision, analysts warn. GM has said it is reevaluating how it will build some of its cars in the face of President Donald Trump's 25 percent automotive tariffs . Mary Barra (pictured), the company's top boss, has said the company expects to pay between $4 billion and $5 billion in tariffs this year. She said the automaker doesn't have plans to pass those costs on to consumers. To reduce those costs, GM is investing heavily in stateside manufacturing. The company is spending $888 million to retool an engine plant in Buffalo, New York, for a new line of V8 engines for large trucks and SUVs. GM is also spending about $4 billion to move production of its top-selling Chevy SUVs, the Equinox and Blazer, from Mexico to plants in Kansas and Kentucky. Last year, GM built 889,072 cars in Mexican factories. Over time, independent experts warned that the move to the US could show up on the popular automaker's sticker prices. 'The challenge for GM will be the higher labor costs,' David Whiston, an automotive analyst at Morningstar, previously told 'The higher costs might need to be passed down to dealers and consumers.' Still Whiston said the company will likely remain profitable this year, despite the major investments and tariff costs. The moves also come as GM doubles down on its EV consumer fleet. In the US, the company has axed two underperforming Cadillac SUVs from production. The company plans on transforming both plants into battery assembly lines, especially for its upcoming re-release of the Chevy Bolt.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
GM pickup-truck plant in Mexico pauses output for several weeks
General Motors is pausing production at a pickup-truck plant in Mexico for several weeks, crimping output of its top-selling vehicles, people familiar with the situation told Reuters, and the company confirmed the information when asked. GM's assembly complex in Silao, Mexico, where the company builds the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups, was down for the first two weeks of July, and is scheduled to be idled again the weeks of August 4 and 11, two people familiar with the matter said. GM did not confirm the precise schedule. "Scheduled down weeks at GM Silao are part of a standard operating process focused on optimizing production at our manufacturing complex," GM said in response to a Reuters inquiry. The Silverado and mechanically similar Sierra are by far GM's top sellers in the US, and major profit generators. GM also builds the Silverado and Sierra at factories in Fort Wayne, Indiana; Flint, Michigan and Ontario, Canada. It is common for automakers to halt factory work to perform maintenance or adjust assembly lines for model changes. Most of GM's US factories were not operating last week as part of a usual down week for the July Fourth holiday. Still, several weeks of downtime is unusual for a factory that makes GM's most popular models. Pickups are the biggest money makers for GM, Ford and Ram-maker Stellantis , and their truck plants often run around the clock. GM sold 278,599 Silverado trucks in the first half of 2025, a 2 per cent increase from the year-ago period. The automaker sold 166,409 Sierra trucks in the same timeframe, a 12 per cent increase from the first half of 2024. US President Donald Trump's trade war has disrupted supply chains and factory work for automakers and parts suppliers in recent months. Some car companies have shifted production plans to mitigate the impact of Trump's tariffs on imported cars. China's retaliatory restrictions on magnets and other parts that include rare-earth metals - used broadly in car components - also have scrambled operations.
Hamilton Spectator
5 days ago
- Hamilton Spectator
10-year-old Cambridge girl killed in Hamilton crash
A 10-year-old girl from Cambridge who died in a devastating crash in Hamilton on Sunday night has been identified by loved ones as Grace. Tayllore Sopha, a friend of the family launched an online fundraiser this week to help Grace's parents — Julia and Brandon — who remain in life-threatening condition in the neuro-ICU after the crash. The fundraiser, which had raised more than $10,000 as of Wednesday afternoon, describes Grace as 'a beautiful, funny and smart girl' who just finished Grade 5. 'She had an entire life ahead of her,' wrote Sopha, who said she's been best friends with Grace's mother for 15 years. 'She will not see her grade 8 graduation, she will not see her high school prom and her mommy will never see her baby again.' The three-vehicle crash occurred Sunday at around 9:30 p.m. on Trinity Church Road near Guyatt Road. Const. Adam Kimber with Hamilton police said the preliminary investigation indicated a southbound GMC Sierra was speeding on Trinity Church and crossed the centre line, trying to pass another pickup truck. The impact of the first crash pushed the Civic backward into the path of a northbound Ford Explorer, causing a second crash. The Explorer came to rest several meters south of the crash scene in the west ditch. All four people in the Civic were hurt, including Grace's mom, Julia, who remains in hospital in life-threatening condition, Brandon, also in critical condition and their roommate Andrew with minor injuries. The three occupants of the Sierra also suffered minor injuries. In total, seven people were transported to hospital. Hamilton police closed Trinity Church Road between Guyatt Road and Pinehill Drive for several hours Sunday night as collision reconstruction officers investigated. 'Hamilton police offer heartfelt sympathies to those affected by this devastating incident,' police said in a news release. 'We are keeping the victims and their families in our thoughts.' Anyone with information or dash camera footage is asked to call 905-546-4753 . To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or . With files from Nicole O'Reilly Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
