General Motors announced a $4 billion USD investment over the next two years in three U.S. facilities (Michigan, Kansas, Tennessee) to boost production of gas-powered vehicles, signaling a shift from its previous electric vehicle focus due to slowing EV demand. This move, which includes retooling plants previously slated for EV production, was welcomed by the White House, which has imposed tariffs to encourage U.S. manufacturing. GM CEO Mary Barra also met with President Trump to discuss investment plans and regulatory relief.
GM to invest $4B in 3 U.S. facilities over next 2 years as it ramps up gas-powered vehicles
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️General Motors announced a $4 billion USD investment over the next two years in three U.S. facilities (Michigan, Kansas, Tennessee) to boost production of gas-powered vehicles, signaling a shift from its previous electric vehicle focus due to slowing EV demand. This move, which includes retooling plants previously slated for EV production, was welcomed by the White House, which has imposed tariffs to encourage U.S. manufacturing. GM CEO Mary Barra also met with President Trump to discuss investment plans and regulatory relief.
Trending- 1 2035: GM vowed to end sale of gas-powered cars and trucks
- 2 March (recent): GM CEO Mary Barra met with U.S. President Donald Trump
- 3 Tuesday (June 10, 2025): General Motors announced $4 billion USD investment
- 4 Thursday (upcoming): President Trump set to sign legislation to rescind California's 2035 zero-emission vehicle rules
- 5 End of this year: Fairfax Assembly plant set to start building all-electric Chevrolet Bolt
- 6 Last month: GM invested $888 million USD at a New York propulsion plant
- 7 Early 2027: Orion Assembly plant to begin production of gas-powered full-size SUVs and light-duty pickup trucks
- 8 Mid-2027: Fairfax Assembly plant to start building gas-powered Chevrolet Equinox
- 9 2027: Spring Hill, Tennessee, plant to add production of gas-powered Chevy Blazer
- GM's previous plan to end gas-powered car sales by 2035 is called into question
- Increased production of gas-powered vehicles in the U.S.
- Potential impact on California emissions and federal fuel economy requirements
- No expected plant closures or layoffs at GM's Mexican plants
- Annual capital spending for GM expected to be between $10 billion and $12 billion USD through 2027
What: General Motors (GM) is investing approximately $4 billion USD to increase the production of gas-powered vehicles in the United States.
When: Announced Tuesday (June 10, 2025); investments over the next two years; production of gas-powered vehicles to begin early 2027 and mid-2027; Chevrolet Bolt production by end of this year; GM CEO Mary Barra met President Trump in March; President Trump set to sign legislation on Thursday.
Where: United States (Orion Township, Michigan; Fairfax, Kansas; Spring Hill, Tennessee; New York propulsion plant); also mentions Mexico where some models are currently produced.
Why: Slowing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and pressure from the White House to increase domestic production, influenced by tariffs and discussions with President Trump regarding emissions and fuel economy requirements.
How: By investing $4 billion USD in three U.S. facilities, retooling plants (Orion Assembly, Fairfax Assembly, Spring Hill) to produce gas-powered full-size SUVs, light-duty pickup trucks, and the Chevrolet Equinox and Blazer, and increasing gas engine production at a New York plant.