General Motors (GM) has announced a $4 billion investment in its US manufacturing operations over the next two years, aiming to significantly increase production capacity for both gas-powered and electric vehicles, New York Post reports.
The Michigan-based automaker said the new investment will allow it to assemble more than 2 million vehicles annually in the United States, up from its current output of approximately 1.7 million. The announcement underscores GM’s ongoing commitment to American manufacturing and job creation.
The investment follows a separate $888 million allocation earlier this month to GM’s Tonawanda Propulsion plant near Buffalo, New York, which will support the production of the company’s next-generation V-8 engine. The latest funding will enhance operations at several key plants across Michigan, Kansas, and Tennessee.
GM CEO Mary Barra emphasized the strategic importance of domestic manufacturing, stating:
“We believe the future of transportation will be driven by American innovation and manufacturing expertise.”
The company’s expanded investments coincide with recent US government measures aimed at strengthening domestic auto production. In the spring, the administration implemented 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and key auto components. Barra has voiced support for these tariffs, suggesting they level the playing field for American automakers in the global market.
Currently, GM operates 50 manufacturing and parts facilities across 19 US states, including 11 vehicle assembly plants. Key production expansions will take place at:
Orion Assembly Plant (Michigan): Set to begin producing full-size SUVs and light-duty pickup trucks in 2027 to meet sustained consumer demand.
Factory ZERO (Detroit-Hamtramck, Michigan): Will focus on electric vehicles such as the Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV, Cadillac Escalade IQ, and GMC Hummer EV.
Fairfax Assembly Plant (Kansas City, Kansas): Will begin production of the gas-powered Chevrolet Equinox in mid-2027 and start building the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV by the end of this year.
Spring Hill Manufacturing (Tennessee): Will handle production of the Chevrolet Blazer, Cadillac Lyriq and Vistiq EVs, and the Cadillac XT5.
The automaker expects to maintain capital expenditures in the range of $10 billion to $12 billion annually through 2027, citing continued investment in domestic operations and next-generation vehicle programs.
