GM Pours $680M into U.S. Powertrains and $340M into Gas-Car Facilities
General Motors is investing $680 million in Michigan and Ohio plants plus C$691 million in Canada to expand next-generation truck and SUV powertrain capacity with 10-speed transmissions at Romulus and Toledo. Separately, GM is allocating $340 million to gas-car facilities after EV sales fell short of expectations.
1. U.S. Plant Investments
GM is directing $830 million this month to three U.S. manufacturing sites: $300 million to Romulus Propulsion Systems for next-generation full-size truck and SUV 10-speed transmissions, $40 million to Toledo Propulsion Systems for light-duty truck transmissions, and $150 million to Saginaw Metal Casting Operations for sixth-generation V-8 engine head castings.
2. Canadian Propulsion Expansion
St. Catherine’s propulsion systems plant in Canada will receive C$691 million to support production of next-generation truck powertrains, marking GM’s continued push to bolster North American manufacturing for gasoline-powered vehicles.
3. Gas-Car Facility Funding After EV Slump
Following slower-than-expected EV adoption, GM has earmarked $340 million for two U.S. facilities dedicated to popular gasoline-powered models, reinforcing its strategy to maintain robust ICE inventory and meet domestic demand.