Cadillac Celebrated Launch of New Lyriq at Spring Hill Plant
The anticipation for the arrival of the Cadillac Lyriq EV had many waiting impatiently for the new SUV. Last month, Cadillac celebrated the launch of its first-ever electric vehicle at the GM Spring Hill assembly plant in Tennessee. Impressive Tech: The 2022 Cadillac XT6 offers Super Cruise hands-free driving “The Cadillac LYRIQ sets the standard […]
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? […]
Spring Hill Leads the Way for GM’s Hydrogen Cell Program
When car companies talk about going green, they’re not just talking about the cars they sell to consumers. Large-scale manufacturing facilities use a lot of energy and can generate tons of waste. GM’s Spring Hill Manufacturing facility in Tennessee made just one change, and now it’s being touted as an example for other facilities. From Spring Hill: […]
GM’s Spring Hill Plant Gets $22 Million Investment for Engine Production
General Motors will produce new engines at its manufacturing complex in Spring Hill, Tennessee — and it’s investing $22 million to make the necessary upgrades. Once the facility is ready, GM will use it to build 6.2-liter V8 engines featuring new Dynamic Fuel Management technology. This system uses 17 different cylinder-deactivation patterns to help the […]
New Cadillac Crossover Will Be Built at GM’s Spring Hill Plant
A new cost-cutting plan will shutter at least five of General Motors’ underused assembly plants in the U.S. and Canada. However, a sixth GM facility in Spring Hill, Tennessee, recently got some good news. It’s been selected to produce a new Cadillac crossover. Currently, Spring Hill builds the GMC Acadia SUV and the Cadillac XT5 […]
General Motors Announces $47 Million in Investments for Spring Hill, Bay City Manufacturing
General Motors on Friday announced a combined $47 million investment into manufacturing operations in Tennessee and Michigan. According to The Tennessean, GM is investing $27 million into its Spring Hill plant to build the right-hand-drive Holden Acadia. Holden officially revealed the new Acadia last September, announcing that it would be available in showrooms across Australia […]
General Motors Announces Third Shift at Spring Hill Manufacturing
Today General Motors announced that it will be adding a third shift at its Spring Hill Manufacturing facility in January 2017, which will create 650 more jobs at the Tennessee plant. The new shift has been created to increase production of the recently launched Cadillac XT5 and GMC Acadia. “Spring Hill is demonstrating again its […]
GM Resuming Full Production Slate at Spring Hill on Monday; Three Other Plants to Follow
Due to a parts shortage created by last month’s earthquakes in Japan, General Motors idled four plants in North America—Spring Hill, Tennessee; Lordstown, Ohio; Fairfax, Kansas; and Oshawa, Ontario. On Thursday, the chairman of UAW 1853 told workers at Spring Hill to expect to start back on Monday. According to The Columbia Daily Herald, UAW […]
Spring Hill Assembly Plant to Receive an Additional $788.7 Million from GM
General Motors has reaffirmed its commitment to the Spring Hill Manufacturing Plant in Tennessee with the recent announcement that it will invest an additional $788.7 million at the plant in order to create a new high-efficiency engine program, as well as modernize other vehicle programs at the plant. Want To Save More Money? Discover the […]
GM Investing $148 Million at Spring Hill Manufacturing for V8 Production
General Motors announced on Thursday that it will be investing $148 million into Spring Hill Manufacturing in order to repurpose its flexible machining and assembly equipment. The investment will help the plant meet market demand for GM’s popular 6.2-liter V8 engines, and it will allow Spring Hill to retain around 200 jobs. “This investment […]
Car Insurance Rates Of BC Drivers To Decrease In Spring
Drivers in British Columbia will have another reason to anticipate the beauty of spring — savings on their automotive insurance. Set to take effect on May 1, the new interim rate from the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia will be 15 percent less than normal. 4×4 or AWD Truck: Which is better for winters in […]
Hill Climb Racing 2 is a Surprisingly Good Mobile Game
If you’re looking for a quality arcade-based racing game to play on your phone, you should check out Hill Climb Racing 2.
Ford-Backed Springbots Earn Honors at FIRST Robotics World Championships
The Springbots, a team consisting on eight South African youngsters aged 15-18, nabbed the Rookie Inspiration Award at the FIRST Robotics World Championships in Detroit last month. The team is funded in part by Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa, who helped pay the way for the team to make it to the United States […]
Plug-In Hybrids Prohibited from Public Charging Stations in Beverly Hills
If you’re driving your plug-in hybrid vehicle around Beverly Hills, California, you’ll want to recharge your ride elsewhere. The city has just announced that it will prohibit these vehicles from powering up at public charging stations in the area. Only electric-vehicles will be prohibited to “park and plug.” The policy originated from a desire to improve […]
YouTube Video Shows Classic Truck Being Transformed into ‘Hillbilly Hot Tub’
Would you like to own your very own hot tub, but don’t think it fits within your budget? Luckily for you, there’s a YouTube video which shows how to turn the bed of a classic pickup truck into the hot tub of your dreams. The aforementioned video, titled “Hillbilly Hot Tub,” was uploaded by YouTube […]
Lincoln at Home Installation Springs up in Union Square
What’s Lincoln been up to lately, you ask? Oh, you know, not much. Just decorating a private penthouse in Union Square to promote its Black Label aesthetic. Basic stuff that luxury automakers do, really. Lincoln already has two Lincoln at home installations in the United States—one in Hollywood Hills, and one in North Bay, Florida. […]
Days of Hunger: Burgers, Beer, and Bats in Alamo Springs
Ryan Zwerneman brings us the latest in road trip dining with his series, ‘Days of Hunger’. In his first installment, he takes the road less traveled to battle bats, burgers, and a bit of beer. Recently, I had a hankering for a burger that could snuff out all other burgers, the kind of burger that […]
History of the Cadillac XT5
If you’re looking for a midsize luxury crossover, you’ve likely encountered the Cadillac XT5 in your search for a new vehicle. With its short 5-year history, the XT5 hasn’t changed much over the years. But it’s worth noting what the SUV has gone through since its introduction. Looks Nice! Here are some tips for keeping […]