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 remains c...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/01

ad to a loss of power and boost the risk of a crash, after nearly 900,000 2019-2024 model year vehicles were investigated for engine failure in January 2025. The recall includes nearly 600,000 vehicles in the U.S., affecting 2021-2024 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500s, Tahoes, and Suburbans; GMC Sierra 1500s, Yukons, and Yukon XLs; and Cadillac Escalades and Escalade ESVs that are equipped with GM’s 6.2-liter L87 engine. The U.S. National Hi...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/01

turing 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 concerned with the new Trump administration dep...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/22

n March described a partnership between GM and Hyundai Motor Group involving commercial vehicles and pickup trucks. While the mid-size platform of the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon was mentioned, Hyundai reportedly was also interested in the full-size platform of the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra. Hyundai currently builds the unibody Santa Cruz pickup at its plant in Montgomery, Alabama. (Kia release and other sources on April 9, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/11

sure 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.  (De...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/11

"General Motors will be making operational adjustments at Fort Wayne Assembly, including hiring temporary employees, to support current manufacturing and business needs," GM said in a statement. The company declined to specify how much production it is adding of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500. Fort Wayne employs 4,149 workers on three shifts, according to GM's website. Rich LeTourneau of United Auto Workers Local 2209 told membe...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/05

2 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 EV pickup. GM ended the first quarter with 549,312 vehicles in inventory. (GM releases on April 1, 2025) 1 / 2 / 3...

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

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 soon. (GM press releases on March 13, 2025) ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/14

, 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

United Asia Automotive Group, Inc. (UAAGI), the distributor of BAIC and Foton in the Philippines, is prepared to expand the line-up of these 2 brands under BAIC Group in 2025. Foton Motor Philippines recorded 21.6% sales growth in 2024 with 3,579 units. In 2025, the ICE versions of Foton Traveller Sierra MPV and EV versions of Foton Wonder minitruck and tractor head (the EST 6x4 EV) are expected to be launched. Currently, the Traveller Sierra MP...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/04

llation of the 500-mile-range Ram 1500 REV secures the Chevrolet Silverado EV’s position as the longest-range electric pickup truck for now. The longest-range version of the Silverado EV is the 8WT model with a 492-mile range, while the RST model can go 460 miles on a full charge (as does the GMC Sierra EV Denali). The Tesla Cybertruck has a range of 440 miles, while the Rivian R1T gets 420 miles, and the Ford F-150 Lightning gets 320 miles. (m...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/24

Bharat Mobility 2025: Tata presents all-new Sierra, Harrier.ev and Avinya X concept On January 17, Tata Motors presented the All-New Tata Sierra, the Harrier.ev, and the Avinya X concept at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025.  The Tata Sierra, India's first SUV from the '90s, is going to be re-introduced. It has a "Retro Modern" look with advanced engineering. It retains the visual identity of the original Sierra. Original Sierra’s single-pi...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/20

id that it has opened a preliminary probe into 877,710 full-size pickups and SUVs manufactured by General Motors, after receiving reports alleging engine failure.  The investigation includes: 2019-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500; 2021-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe; 2021-2024 Chevrolet Suburban; 2019-2024 GMC Sierra 1500; 2021-2024 GMC Yukon; 2021-2024 GMC Yukon XL; 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade; and 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV models equipped with GM’s...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/18

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 platform, which also underpins the GMC Hummer SUV EV, Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV, Cadillac Escalade IQ, and upcoming Cadillac Escalade IQL built there. (multiple sources on January 14, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/18

nts, raw materials, software, services, and batteries.  The event witnessed over 90 launches at Bharat Mandapam in the first two days. On January 17, Maruti Suzuki launched its first-ever electric SUV, the e VITARA, Hyundai Motor India launched CRETA Electric, Tata Motors launched the all-new Tata Sierra. OEMs like Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Skoda, JSW-MG Motors, etc also introduced new vehicles. Hero MotoCorp, Greaves Cotton, and Suzuki Motorcycle int...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/17

crease to 31,774 units. The Toyota Corolla claimed second place, while the Volkswagen Jetta saw a significant increase of 44.4% propel it into fifth position, followed very closely by the Nissan Sentra which ended up in sixth. Top Five Light Trucks1.    Ford F-Series2.    Toyota RAV43.    GMC Sierra4.    RAM Pickup5.    Honda CR-V For light trucks, the Ford F-Series continued as the top contender, with 8.6% sales increase to 133,857 uni...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/17

aided by strong demand for both the Escalade and LYRIQ, now the best-selling electric mid-size luxury SUV. Deliveries of the new electric three-row Vistiq and the smaller Optiq will begin in Q1.  •    GMC had its best year ever in 2024, with total sales up 9%, aided by a 33% spike in Q4 sales. Sierra and Canyon pickups and the Denali sub-brand had their best years. •    Buick sales improved 10%, to the highest total since 2021, with Envi...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/04

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

, it will feature the imported 4N16 Super High Power diesel engine, delivering 205 hp and 47.9 kgf.m of torque. HPE assured that factory workers would not be laid off but reassigned to other operations, a measure confirmed by the local metalworkers' union.   Meanwhile, the future of Suzuki's Jimny Sierra remains uncertain as its 1.5-liter engine will also need modifications to comply with Proconve L8. Suzuki currently offers six versions of the ...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/10