GM to move Cadillac Escalade to Orion plant, as well as Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra On July 15, General Motors said it plans to produce the Cadillac Escalade SUV, as well as the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra light-duty pickups at Orion Assembly in early 2027, according to GM spokeswoman Tara Kuhnen. GM said that the expansion of the Orion site has already been made, with a new body shop and space addition to the paint shop, and includes ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/16

o million vehicles per year in the U.S. in plants including: Orion Assembly will begin production of ICE-powered full-size SUVs and light duty pickup trucks in early 2027 to meet strong demand. As a result, GM’s Factory ZERO will be the dedicated assembly location for the Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV, Cadillac Escalade IQ, and GMC Hummer EV pickup and SUV. Orion was originally slated to produce EV trucks after retooling. Fairfax Assem...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/12

GMC announces new features for 2026 Hummer EV On May 15, GMC announced new features for its upcoming 2026 Hummer EV pickup and SUV. Fresh for the 2026 Hummer EV is the launch of King Crab, an all-new advanced rear-steer mode experience.  King Crab takes the Hummer EV’s standard four-wheel steer agility to the next level to further improve maneuverability in off-road settings. The feature is standard across the 2X and 3X pickup and SUV trims. K...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/16

and may not exclusively produce fully electric vehicles after its retooling, citing two people familiar with the matter, as GM adjusts production to address consumer demand. GM planned to relaunch the Orion plant after a USD 4 billion retooling and expansion project to assemble the Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV later in 2025, but that was then pushed back six months to mid-2026.  Company spokesman Kevin Kelly said the timing for the plant remai...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/01

hat impacted employees were involved in manufacturing coolant lines for EV battery packs as a result of production changes at the GM CAMI plant in Canada, which produces the Chevrolet BrightDrop delivery vans and will be idled for at least 5 months this year, and at Factory ZERO, which produces the GMC Hummer EV, Chevrolet Silverado EV, and GMC Sierra EV. UAW Local 1097 President Dan Maloney states that many workers at the Rochester facility are ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/22

“ensure production will align with market dynamics”. The move is not tariff-related, the company confirmed.  The majority of the reductions will be in the battery pack manufacturing area, and the workers will not be given a definite return date. Factory ZERO produces the Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV, Hummer EV SUV and pickup, and all-electric Cadillac Escalade IQ. It employs roughly 4,500 workers, according to the company’s site....

News  Updated at: 2025/04/11

es were up 17.8% to 41,757 units. Now having three electric nameplates in the lineup, Cadillac brand EV sales were up 37.4% to a cumulative 7,972 units, or 19.1% of total brand sales. Buick posted its best quarter since 2006, with sales up 39.3% to 61,822 units among its four successful nameplates. GMC had its best Q1 ever, with sales up 17.6% to 146,220 units. Hummer EV sales were up 108.6% to 3,479 units, while it sold 1,249 units of the Sierra...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/02

GMC adds AT4, Elevation trim levels for 2026 GMC Sierra EV On March 27, GMC introduced the 2026 Sierra EV lineup with a full range of trims, capability, and battery configurations when it arrives at U.S. dealers this summer. The premium Elevation and rugged AT4 trims join the iconic Denali to complete a lineup that now has a starting MSRP of USD 64,495. The Sierra EV is built at Factory ZERO in Detroit alongside the Chevrolet Silverado EV and Hum...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/28

GMC to begin production of 2026 Hummer EV in July at Factory Zero The start of regular production (SORP) for the 2026 GMC Hummer EV Pickup and SUV is currently scheduled to begin on July 14 at the GM Factory Zero plant in Michigan. Dealers will be able to submit orders starting on May 30. The 2026 GMC Hummer EV is arriving as the fifth model year for the Pickup and the third for the SUV.  Built on the GM BT1 platform, the Hummer EV 2X models f...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/20

ble in three trims, WT, LT, and RST, the Chevrolet Silverado EV is currently equipped as standard with all-wheel drive, with an Ultium drivetrain and batteries delivering a maximum of 754 hp, depending on the trim level. The Silverado EV pickup is built on GM’s BT1 platform, utilized also for the GMC Hummer EV and GMC Sierra EV, while production takes place at the GM Factory Zero plant in Michigan. (multiple sources on February 10, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/11

GM Factory Zero production paused until February 3 On January 2, the GM Factory Zero plant began a temporary production pause that will continue through February 3. “Factory Zero has paused production from January 2nd, 2025 to February 3rd, 2025, for planned upgrades to the paint shop to support future production,” according to a GM spokesperson. The first EV produced at Factory Zero was a GMC Hummer EV in December of 2021, on the BT1 platfor...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/18

sung 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

hange GM’s ownership interest in Ultium 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, 2...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/03

GM tops 300,000 EV sales in the U.S. On November 4, 2024, General Motors (GM) announced that it had surpassed 300,000 electric vehicles (EVs) sold in the U.S. since 2016 and had sold over 370,000 EVs across North America. From popular models like the Cadillac Lyriq, GMC Hummer EV, Chevy Silverado EV, and the affordable Chevy Equinox EV, GM’s diverse lineup has contributed to its position as the second-largest EV seller in the U.S. in the third ...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/07

eet deliveries fell, GM’s U.S. dealers posted a 3% increase in retail sales and record electric-vehicle deliveries of 32,195 units, up 60% year-over-year and up 46% compared to Q2 2024. Buick brand sales increased 7.8% year over year with the new more affordable Envista leading with 15,004 sales, GMC posted a 6.4% year-over-year gain with strong Sierra sales that were up 10.1%, and Cadillac delivered a 4.4% increase with strong Lyriq sales. Che...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/02

GMC 2024 Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 arriving at U.S. dealerships Units of the 2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 units are now arriving on U.S. dealership lots, after the official unveiling in October 2022, and orders opening up in March 2024. The Denali Edition 1 model will be the only Sierra EV variant in the inaugural 2024 model year, with expanded model production of the succeeding 2025 model year getting underway in September for Elevation,...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/13

GM delays Orion electric truck production to mid-2026 On July 23, GM CEO Mary Barra told investors during the company's second-quarter earnings that GM is again delaying the launch of electric truck production at its Orion Assembly plant, this time by six months to mid-2026. Orion Assembly, which previously built the Chevrolet Bolt EV, was originally scheduled to begin Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV production there in late 2024. In Oct...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/25

GMC 2024 Sierra EV production to start in summer, 2025 model in September While mass production of the 2024 GMC Sierra EV has not yet officially begun, GM is already planning for the 2025 model year. Production of the 2024 GMC Sierra EV will get underway this summer, with only the Denali Edition 1 on offer during the inaugural 2024 model year. For the upcoming 2025 model year, with start of regular production (SORP) of the 2025 Sierra EV currentl...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/27

GMC to start 2025 Hummer EV production June 24, new 2023 models still available GMC is getting ready to start production of the 2025 Hummer EV Pickup and SUV on June 24 at GM’s Factory Zero in Detroit. Meanwhile dealers inventories nationwide show that there are approximately 50 brand-new 2023 GMC Hummer EV Pickup Edition 1 units still available, as well as over 1,100 available units of the 2024 model year. The GMC Hummer EV Pickup is powered b...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/18

GMC Middle East introduces Hummer EV pickup and SUV in UAE and Kuwait On June 11, GMC Middle East introduced the HUMMER EV pickup and SUV to GMC dealerships in the UAE and Kuwait, with more selected markets to follow later in 2024. The vehicles offer 1,000 hp of power, and 15,591 Nm of torque, generated by three separate motors. It is equipped with advanced technology, fast-charging capabilities, and a ULTIUM battery platform, offering more than...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/17