GM Plans to Supply Energy to Its Arlington Assembly Plant Using Wind Power
Recently, General Motors has been launching quite a few initiatives to make its business more sustainable and eco-friendly. Many of those initiatives involve utilizing various renewable energy sources. In fact, GM recently announced that its assembly plant in Arlington, Texas, is set to be powered entirely by wind energy within the next few years. Finding […]
GM’s Arlington Assembly Produces 11-Millionth Vehicle in November
General Motors’ Arlington Assembly plant last month celebrated an unbelievable milestone with the production of its 11-millionth vehicle—a Summit White 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe RST. The performance-minded SUV is the latest of some 2.5 million full-size SUVs to come off the line at Arlington Assembly, which manufactures 75% of all full-size Chevy SUVs sold at retail […]
GM Arlington Assembly Adding 15 Wind Turbines
General Motors is adding 15 wind turbines to its Arlington Assembly plant that will be able to generate up to 30 megawatts of energy per year. That’s enough power to cover the manufacturing of 125,000 trucks over the course of a year, as well as enough to save $2.8 million in annual energy costs and […]
GM Arlington Assembly Celebrates 10 Millionth Vehicle
It’s a big year for the GM Arlington Assembly Center in Arlington, Texas: not only is the manufacturing plant still enjoying its 60th anniversary, but it just rolled out its ten millionth vehicle. The milestone vehicle in question was a 2015 Chevy Suburban, a model which is itself celebrating 80 years of continuous production. (You […]
GM Invests $300 Million, Adds 400 Jobs to the Orion Assembly Plant
GM's investment will go towards producing a new Chevrolet EV at the manufacturing plant
General Motors’ decision to unallocate several of its American and Canadian plants last year was nothing if not controversial. Still, GM has stated that it remains committed to U.S. manufacturing, and its latest announcement supports this claim. GM is investing $300 million and adding 400 new jobs to its Orion Assembly location. Chevrolet Model Updates: […]
GM Arlington Provides $100k in Grants to Support STEM Education
While it might be common knowledge that General Motors is an auto manufacturer that prioritizes giving back to the local community, some individuals might not be aware of the brand’s latest generous action. GM Arlington is poised to kick off its Community Grant corporate giving event on October 5th from 11am to 12pm at the […]
GM Opening New Supplier Park at Arlington Plant
Today General Motors announced that a new supplier park will be opening at its Arlington Assembly plant in 2018. GM anticipates that the new park will be able to house up to 1,250 employees, and is expected to bring more than 850 new jobs to the Texas facility. The added 850 new jobs are in […]
GM Foundation Donating $100,000 in Grants to Outreach in Arlington
The GM Arlington Assembly plant in Arlington, Texas, has announced that it will be donating a total of $100,000 in grants to local organizations and community initiatives. The funds are being provided through the General Motors Foundation’s Plant City Grants program, and according to the automaker, will be used to build a stronger community and […]
Report: GM Plans $1.3 Billion Arlington Expansion
General Motors is allegedly weighing the expansion of its Arlington, Texas, assembly plant to the tune of $1.3 billion, thus enabling it to produce more large SUVs, including the Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV; Chevy Tahoe and Suburban; and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL. According to Automotive News, $307 million of the $1.3 billion investment will support […]
2022 Tahoe, Suburban Gain New Off-Road Performance Package
The Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban are only receiving minor changes for 2022 since they were just redesigned for the 2021 model year. However, one of their more notable updates is that they will introduce the new Off-Road Performance Package. Picking the Right Car for Your Family: The best used models to consider What is this […]
Hollywood Honors Chevrolet Suburban
Anyone who drives or rides in a Chevrolet Suburban appreciates its spacious cabin, impressive power, and comfortable driving experience. But, most people probably don’t realize that the Chevy Suburban is a movie star. That’s right, the large SUV earned an Award of Excellence from the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce in 2019, and the automaker has […]
GM Begins Reopening Plants After COVID-19 Shutdowns
After long shutdowns brought on by the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, GM is reopening its plants in the U.S. and Canada. According to the Detroit Free Press, at least three of the automaker’s parts plants reopened yesterday: the DMAX Duramax Plant in Moraine, Ohio, where the 6.6-liter Duramax diesel engine is put together; the […]
Next-Gen 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Will Get Independent Rear Suspension
One of Chevrolet’s largest and most popular SUVs will soon be riding on an advanced new platform. The next-generation Tahoe is expected to arrive in late 2019 for the 2021 model year. The 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe will be completely re-engineered and redesigned. As part of that overhaul, it will feature an independent rear suspension. This […]
$20 Million Investment Boosts Plant That Assembles Cadillac Escalade
General Motors is gearing up to introduce a new generation of Cadillac Escalades and other full-size SUVs, and its Arlington Assembly plant in Texas will lead the way with the help of a new $20 million investment. Arlington Assembly is responsible for producing all models of the Cadillac Escalade, GMC Yukon and Yukon XL, and […]
Rumor: GM is Working on a New Compact Unibody Pickup
2018 was a busy year for GM. The company invested $1 billion more in Cruise Automation to further advance its autonomous and vehicle technologies. It announced that its Arlington assembly plant will switch to wind power in the next few years. The redesigned 2019 Silverado 1500 has been a big hit in the U.S. And the Chevy […]
Cars and Their Ongoing Effect on Society and Pop Culture
Whether you’re a verifiable petrol head or not, it’s hard to deny the impact that the motor car has had on our society. In the Western world, almost every aspect of life has been affected by them. The way we shop, vacation, work, and even plan our communities has radically altered thanks to the proliferation […]
GM Outlines Efficiency for National Energy Action Month
Last month was National Energy Action Month, and General Motors figured that it was as good a platform as any to talk up the fact that it has reduced the use of energy at its global facilities by 40% over the past 20 years. GM is a participant in the ENERGY STAR Challenge for Industry […]