GM to keep operations and jobs in Mexico On June 10, General Motors (GM) announced a USD 4 billion investment plan to boost vehicle production in the U.S., shifting the manufacturing of the Chevrolet Blazer and Equinox from Mexico to American plants in Michigan, Kansas, and Tennessee. Currently, these models are assembled in Ramos Arizpe and San Luis Potosí, Mexico. Despite this shift, Mexico’s Secretary of Economy, Marcelo Ebrard, stated that...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/13

red Chevrolet Equinox beginning in mid-2027. Fairfax remains on track to begin building the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV by the end of 2025. Fairfax is expected to receive new future investments for GM’s next-gen affordable EVs. Spring Hill Manufacturing will add production of the ICE-powered Chevrolet Blazer, starting in 2027, alongside the Cadillac Lyriq and Vistiq EVs, and Cadillac XT5 built there. GM’s 2025 capital spending guidance is unchang...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/12

sold 34,132 vehicles during the same five month time period across its EV lineup, which includes the Ford Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning and E-Transit van. GM’s large YoY EV increase came in part with the launch of Cadillac's Optiq and Vistiq vehicles, and increased availability of the Chevrolet Blazer EV, Silverado EV, and best-selling Equinox EV, which sold 21,804 units in the first five months of 2025. (Detroit Free Press article on June 9,...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/10

rs currently staff the Ultium Cells facility in Tennessee, overseeing a highly automated system that executes complex production tasks spanning chemical mixing, coating, curing, and cell stacking. Finished cells are shipped to vehicle assembly lines to power the Cadillac Lyriq and Vistiq, Chevrolet Blazer EV and Equinox EV, Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX. Ultium Cells Warren, Ohio began production in August 2022 and currently employs 1,700 people, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/26

espite steep U.S. tariffs. “At this time, GM has no plans to halt or relocate production of any of our EV models made in Mexico,” said the  director of GM de México’s EV operations, Adrián Enciso,  to local media. The Ramos Arizpe plant will continue producing the Chevrolet Equinox EV and Blazer EV, Cadillac Optiq, and Honda Prologue, Enciso said. “It’s possible that additional models such as the Spark could be built here, too”. ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/23

the sales decline of models equipped with LG Energy Solution’s batteries led to a 35.7% decrease in Tesla’s usage of LG Energy Solution’s batteries. Meanwhile, the total usage grew by 8.5% due to favorable sales of VW’s ID series and Kia’s EV3, and the expanded sales of Chevrolet Equinox, Blazer, and Silverado EVs, which are built on the Ultium platform. "SNE Research press release" Annual Cumulative Global Battery Usage for xEV (Unit...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/08

h double-digit increases across all four of the company’s brands. For the quarter, GM led the U.S. automotive industry in total, retail, and fleet sales. Chevrolet sales were up 13.7% to 443,564 units, with the best first quarter since 2019. Chevrolet EV sales, including those of the Equinox EV, Blazer EV, Silverado EV, BrightDrop 400/600 vans, and remaining Bolt EVs, totaled 19,186 units in Q1 2025, or 4.3% of total Chevrolet brand sales. Cad...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/02

Chevrolet opens orders for 615 hp Blazer EV SS On March 21, Chevrolet opened up orders for the SS trim of its 2025 Blazer EV, starting at USD 61,995. In February, the Blazer EV SS became the first electric vehicle to pace the Daytona 500 race. The electric Blazer is the brand’s fastest vehicle to wear the Super Sport, or SS, markings. A dual motor AWD powertrain produces up to 615 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque for a 0 to 60 mph acceleration time o...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/26

thing pilot program can receive up to USD 4,500 in incentives off the price of GM Energy bidirectional charging products, including the GM Energy V2H Bundle or Home System.  GM EVs eligible for the program at launch include the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV, 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV, 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV, 2024 Cadillac Lyriq, 2024 GMC Sierra EV, and 2025 Cadillac Lyriq EV. GM anticipates adding all 2025 model year EVs to the pilot program soo...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/14

es higher speeds (31, 37, and 43 mph) and evaluates vehicle responses to passenger cars, motorcycles, and semitrailers. Of the 30 vehicles tested, 22 received good or acceptable ratings, demonstrating strong crash prevention capabilities. Notably, the Acura ZDX, BMW X5/X6, Cadillac Lyriq, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Genesis GV80, Honda Prologue, Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia EV9, and others earned the highest rating of "good." However, models such as the Audi Q...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/13

Chevrolet Blazer EV SS at Daytona 500 on February 16 ahead of Q1 launch On February 10, Chevrolet announced that its new performance electric vehicle, the 2025 Blazer EV SS will pace the 67th DAYTONA 500 at Daytona International Speedway (DIS) on February 16, marking the first time an EV has paced “The Great American Race”. The Blazer EV is built in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico. The Blazer EV SS, set to go on sale later in Q1, is equipped with Wide O...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/11

20 million Chevrolet vehicles in Brazil, with iconic models like the Opala, Corsa, and Onix defining its legacy. Chevrolet accounts for one in five cars registered in the country, setting records unmatched by competitors. GM continues to lead with cutting-edge electric SUVs like the Equinox EV and Blazer EV, boasting nearly 500 km of range. Sustainability is a priority, with efforts in carbon reduction, renewable energy, and biodiversity preserv...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/25

Chevrolet Brazil launches app for EV charging On December 23, Chevrolet announced the launch of the MyChevrolet Charging app, designed for electric vehicle owners in Brazil. The app allows users to locate charging points, schedule EZ Volt chargers up to 24 hours in advance, and utilize energy credits provided with the purchase of Blazer EV and Equinox EV models. Customers receive a 1,200-kWh voucher, valued at BRL 2,400, covering up to 5,600 km o...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/24

2025.  In August, GM signed a deal with Samsung SDI to build a new battery facility in Indiana, with reports indicating a USD 3.5 billion investment between the two companies. Meanwhile, the Ultium Cells Warren and Spring Hill plants continue to provide batteries for the Cadillac Lyriq; Chevrolet Blazer EV, Equinox EV, and Silverado EV; and GMC Sierra EV and Hummer EV. (multiple sources on December 11, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/14

portant, way for a manufacturer to signal that these vehicles are normal automobiles, just with a different powertrain. Chevrolet launched two lower-cost electric vehicles, designed to be affordable and appeal to a wide audience, and chose to market these vehicles as “EV,” i.e., Equinox EV, and Blazer EV. While they have added the variant (EV) to the name, they have chosen to use the traditional ICE vehicle’s name, even though these EVs are...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/11

Cells LLC. GM will continue to leverage the Ultium Cells plants in Warren, Ohio and Spring Hill, Tennessee to meet growing demand for its EVs.  The cells produced at these Ultium Cells plants power GM’s latest EVs including the Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV, Cadillac Lyriq, Chevrolet Blazer EV and Chevrolet Equinox EV, as well as the GMC Hummer EV Pickup and SUV. (GM release on December 2, 2024)  ...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/03

l drive and will offer a range of 443 km (Inmetro), and a new generation of batteries. The Equinox EV features an impressive design, advanced safety, and high-tech innovations like one-pedal driving, autonomous braking, climate control, and a 17.7-inch multimedia screen. It complements the sportier Blazer EV RS in Chevrolet's zero-emission vehicle lineup, offering an intelligent driving experience. (GM Brazil on October 2, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/08

ase with strong Lyriq sales. Chevrolet deliveries were down 6.4% in Q3 with sales of Silverado down 8.5% and Equinox down 23.2%, though sales of the more affordable Trax SUV were up 56.6%. Among its EV sales, GM sold 9,772 Chevrolet Equinox EVs in the model's first full quarter on the market, while Blazer EV sales increased to 7,998 sales, and 1,995 Silverado EVs were sold. Cadillac's Lyriq had 7,224 sales, up from 3,018 in Q3 2023. Sales of GMC'...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/02

GM introduces 2025 Chevrolet Blazer electric SUV in Mexico On September 17, GM introduced the 2025 Blazer EV in Mexico. The vehicle, manufactured at the Ramos Arizpe plant, is an all-electric SUV based on GM's Ultium battery platform. The Blazer features a 10-module Ultium battery with 85 kWh. The Blazer EV has a range of up to 449 km, although various technologies, such as regenerative braking, can be used to increase the range. The powertrain p...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/25

Chevrolet starts pre-sales of Blazer EV in Brazil On September 16, Chevrolet Brazil announced the start of pre-sales for the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV from the brand's official website. The Blazer EV comes with RWD, RS trim and a 347 hp motor powered by a 102 kWh battery that offers a range of up to 481 km and can be recharged about 3.5 times faster than traditional EVs. The first units are expected to be delivered in October. (Chevrolet Brazil on...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/24