Business & Tech

GM Announces $4 Billion Investment In U.S. Manufacturing Plants, Including In Lake Orion Township

GM hopes to assemble more than 2 million vehicles per year in the U.S., focusing on plants in Michigan, Kansas and Tennessee.

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June 11, 2025

General Motors on Tuesday evening announced plans to put $4 billion over the next two years toward its domestic automotive manufacturing, increasing U.S. production of both gas and electric-powered vehicles.

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GM hopes to assemble more than 2 million vehicles per year in the U.S., focusing on plants in Michigan, Kansas and Tennessee.

In Michigan, GM will invest in Lake Orion Assembly in Lake Orion Township to begin producing gas-powered full-size SUVs and light duty pickup trucks starting in early 2027. GM said that move would help the company meet continued strong demand.

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