common engine is planning to invest more than $1 billion to retool and upgrade its two manufacturing plants in Flint, Michigan. Based on statement from GMmove is being prepared for its next generation of internal combustion Heavy trucks.
Afterward $1.7 billion set aside for these two plants — $579 million to go to Flint Engine Operations to build the sixth generation of the V8 small-block internal combustion engine. (Hey, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.) Another $103.5 million will also be spent on upgrading another one. Flint basis truck production support.
In total, Flint Assembly will receive a $788 million investment that will go toward things like expanding the body shop building, expanding general assembly conveyors, and new tooling and equipment. Flint Metal Center will receive $233 million for new dies as well as refurbishing presses and new equipment.
Investments to boost GM’s manufacturing operations in the United States, including more than 50 assembly, stamping, propulsion, and components plans, and parts distribution centers across the United States, are already very popular. important to its heavy-duty pickup truck sales. GM said they saw a 38% increase in sales year over yearfor sale 288,000 won HD pickup truck in 2022.
United Auto workers have been very successful in driving automakers to invest more in existing factories and infrastructure, and this seems to tick that box. In the interim, Reuters reportthat is GM is expected to begin negotiations with the United Auto Workers Union soon for a new contract. Both sides have until September 14 to reach an agreement.
