The Detroit-based automaker says that the investments will help prepare
its factories to produce a new eight-speed automatic transmission –
which will spread to numerous GM vehicles by 2016 – and an existing
six-speed gearbox.
They will also support the production of a new V6 for which GM failed to provide information, saying only that “details about the new V6 engine program will be announced later.”
Additionally, the funds will be used to build an Ecototec engine of unspecified cylinder count and size that’s part of a new family of three- and four-cylinders that will displace from 1.0 to 1.5 liters – possibly the small motor range that GM is currently developing with its Chinese partners.
“We are investing in technologies and manufacturing capabilities that produce high-quality, fuel-efficient vehicles and components for our customers,” said Diana Tremblay, vice president of GM North American Manufacturing. “Today’s announcement demonstrates GM’s commitment to growing the business and strengthening the plant communities where we receive so much support.”
Specifically, the new investments include:
GM is also increasing a previous $600 million investment in its Saginaw Metal Castings Operations and Romulus Engine Operations by $46 million.
About 1,650 jobs will be retained due to the investments, GM says.
They will also support the production of a new V6 for which GM failed to provide information, saying only that “details about the new V6 engine program will be announced later.”
Additionally, the funds will be used to build an Ecototec engine of unspecified cylinder count and size that’s part of a new family of three- and four-cylinders that will displace from 1.0 to 1.5 liters – possibly the small motor range that GM is currently developing with its Chinese partners.
“We are investing in technologies and manufacturing capabilities that produce high-quality, fuel-efficient vehicles and components for our customers,” said Diana Tremblay, vice president of GM North American Manufacturing. “Today’s announcement demonstrates GM’s commitment to growing the business and strengthening the plant communities where we receive so much support.”
Specifically, the new investments include:
- $215 million to build the Ecotec mill at Flint Engine Operations in Michigan.
- $55.7 million to produce the new eight-speed auto and an existing six-speed at Toledo Transmission Operations in Ohio.
- $31.7 million to screw together the new V6 and components for the Ecotec at Bay City Powertrain in Michigan.
- $29.4 million to produce components for the Ecotec as well as the eight- and six-speed gearboxes at Bedford Castings in Indiana.
GM is also increasing a previous $600 million investment in its Saginaw Metal Castings Operations and Romulus Engine Operations by $46 million.
About 1,650 jobs will be retained due to the investments, GM says.
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