GM Commits to Flint with New Processing Center
Last month, General Motors pushed out the old and welcomed the new by closing its Davison Road CCA facility and cutting the ribbon on a new ACDelco and GM Genuine Parts processing center in Burton. It shows GM’s commitment to the state it calls home and offers opportunities to area workers. An Essential Part: Make sure you’re […]
GM Engine Plant to Use Flint Water Source Once Again
Back in 2014, GM’s Flint engine plant stopped using the city’s water as its primary source, when staff noticed that the water was rusting and corroding engine blocks due to a high concentration of chloride. The plant then switched to Flint Township’s water as a primary source. Since then, the city has lost about $400K […]
The Classic Vehicles at Flint’s Buick Automotive Gallery Are En Route to a Temporary Offsite Home
Classic car lovers, you may want to hold off on any plans to visit the Buick Automotive Gallery in Flint, Michigan. The vehicles there are being moved to a local mall for temporary display while repairs are made to the building’s roof and walls. Vehicles on display at the Buick Gallery included a 1949 Buick […]
2019 Silverado’s 3.0-Liter Duramax Diesel Will Be Built in Flint, GM Confirms
Update (1/17): Added quote from Flint Engine Operations Plant Manager John Urbanic General Motors did not let the speculation linger from long with regards to where it will build the 2019 Chevy Silverado’s new 3.0-liter Duramax turbodiesel. Just a few short days after the reveal of the redesigned Silverado 1500 and the announcement of its […]
GM Restores Historic Durant-Dort Factory One in Flint, Michigan
Today General Motors opened the restored Durant-Dort Factory One, the historic Flint, Michigan GM plant that has been referred to as the American automaker’s birthplace and epicenter of the global auto industry. Originally the Flint Road Cart Co., the facility was first established in 1886 by GM founder William Crapo “Billy” Durant and his business […]
GM Turns 2 Million Flint Water Bottles into Car Parts, Air Filters, and Coats for Homeless
Today General Motors announced the addition of 2 million water bottles to its Do Your Part water bottle recycling initiative, which is converting the bottles into fleece. So far, the fleece has since been used to make Chevy Equinox V6 engine covers, air filters for ten GM plants, and insulation for winter coats for the […]
GM Foundation Donates $50,000 Toward Water Filters in Flint
General Motors Foundation will be donating $50,000 to the United Way of Genesee County in order to purchase water filters for residents of Flint, Michigan. Flint, which has had issues with contaminants in the water, will utilize the filters in order to ensure that all citizens have access to safe water for drinking, cooking, and […]
Flint Engine Operations Builds 1-Millionth 1.4-Liter Engine
As employees at General Motors’ Flint Engine Operations prepare to produce the all-new engine that will power the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze and Volt, the plant celebrated a significant milestone late last month in the production of its 1-millionth 1.4-liter engine. “Attaining 1 million engines produced is always an important milestone,” said Terri Burden, Flint Engine […]
GM’s Flint Investment Points to Aluminum Trucks and SUVs
General Motors announced earlier this week that it will be spending $877 million to update and upgrade Flint Assembly Plant. And despite recently running advertisements denigrating the Ford F-150 for its use of aluminum alloy, a report states that a good chunk of this investment could be put toward using a similar composition for future […]
GM Announces $877 Million Investment in Flint Assembly
General Motors has announced that it will invest $877 million into its Flint Assembly Plant in order to support the construction of a new body shop and improvements to the plant’s assembly area, including the addition of new equipment. “This investment will allow us to use a more innovative approach to deliver material between two […]
[VIDEO] First Look at GM’s Flint Paint Facility
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What was once an engine plant facility in Flint, Michigan, that closed down back in 1999 is now in the process of being turned into an entirely new facility to benefit GM’s production. The new facility marks a $600 million investment by General Motors into Michigan’s economy and will serve as a paint shop. Related: […]
Ford and GE Install WattStation Charging Units at Flint HQ
It was announced today that Ford and GE (General Electric) will be teaming up once again in order to install vehicle charging stations at Ford corporate facilities around the country. The stations, known as the GE WattStation™, will allow Ford employees to charge their EVs/plug-in hybrid vehicles during their workday. The move not only makes […]
4 Drive-Thru Holiday Light Displays in Michigan
Photo: Jeremy Mikkola via CC December in Michigan can be magical, especially if you like looking at light displays. With the COVID-19 pandemic still raging, consider one of these drive-thru holiday light displays to experience the Christmas spirit without the crowds. Christmas at Crossroads Crossroads Village in Flint is hosting its annual Holiday Magic Drive-Thru […]
10 New Automotive History Books That Make Great Holiday Gifts
This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, The News Wheel may earn a small commission when you click on links and complete qualifying purchases. You can read our full disclaimer here. Whether you need the perfect gift book for the gearhead history buff in your life or a new read for yourself, you’ve […]
Vehicular Viewing: New to Streaming for August 2021
Love all things automotive? Check out these car-related movies and television shows coming to Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, HBO Max, and Disney Plus in August. With summer winding down, there’s no better time to settle in and find something new on your favorite streaming service. Silverado Showdown: Find out how Chevrolet’s bestselling truck beats the competition […]
Vehicular Viewing: New on Streaming for April 2021
If you’re looking for a movie or TV show to watch on a rainy afternoon, read on. The major streaming services recently announced their new arrivals for April, and these are the month’s most notable highlights if you love watching, working on, or wondering about cars. Work Hard, Play Hard: It’s easy to do behind […]
GM Pours Billions Into EV Production at Factory ZERO, Spring Hill
General Motors is in the midst of a bold transition to electric vehicles — and to what it calls a “zero-crashes, zero-emissions, and zero-congestion future.” As part of that effort, the automaker recently unveiled one new facility devoted to EV production and announced the planned conversion of another. What Kind of Truck Do You Need? […]
Halloween Drive-Thru Events in Michigan
Searching for a family-friendly Halloween activity that’s a bit safer than door-to-door trick-or-treating? These three fun drive-thru events are creative ways to celebrate all things spooky while social distancing in Michigan. Fall Arrivals: Meet the 2021 Chevy Tahoe Halloween Ghosts & Goodies Drive-Thru Take your costumed kids to Flint during October to catch Crossroads Village’s […]