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GM Invests $4 Billion to Boost U.S. SUV Production

6/13/2025

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GM Boosts Production

General Motors is investing $4 billion to increase U.S. production of gasoline-powered SUVs and trucks.
Production of the Chevrolet Blazer and Equinox will relocate from Mexico to Tennessee and Kansas in 2027.
This decision responds to new U.S. tariffs and a decline in electric vehicle demand.
Factory ZERO will focus on electric pickups, while Fairfax will produce the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV.
CEO Mary Barra reaffirmed GM's dedication to U.S. manufacturing and job support.

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GM Launches Bolt EV

General Motors will begin production of the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV in late 2025, with early 2026 availability.
Priced around $30,000, the new Bolt EV will offer nearly 300 miles of range using GM's Ultium components.
The design will incorporate features from the Equinox EV, enhancing aerodynamics and driving experience.
The affordable EV market is becoming increasingly competitive, with new models from Nissan and Tesla on the horizon.

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GM Boosts Production

General Motors is investing $4 billion to increase U.S. production of gasoline-powered SUVs and trucks.
Production of the Chevrolet Blazer and Equinox will relocate from Mexico to Tennessee and Kansas in 2027.
This decision responds to new U.S. tariffs and a decline in electric vehicle demand.
Factory ZERO will focus on electric pickups, while Fairfax will produce the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV.
CEO Mary Barra reaffirmed GM's dedication to U.S. manufacturing and job support.

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