GM Spending $1.7 Billion On Heavy Duty Truck Plants To Boost Production

General Motors is planning to invest over $1 billion to retool and upgrade two of its manufacturing plants in Flint, Michigan. According to a statement from GM, the move is in preparation for the next generation of its internal combustion heavy-duty trucks.

Of the $1.7 billion earmarked for these two plants — $579 million will go to Flint Engine Operations to build its sixth generation of small block V8 combustion engines. (Hey, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.) Another $103.5 million will also be spent upgrading a separate  Flint facility that supports truck production.

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In total, the Flint Assembly will be getting a $788 million investment that’ll go toward things like a body shop building expansion, general assembly conveyor expansion and new tooling and equipment. The Flint Metal Center will receive $233 million for new stamping dies as well as a press refurbishment and new equipment.