GM's Michigan plant boosts pickup production
General Motors is increasing pickup truck production at its Flint Assembly plant in Michigan, responding to robust demand for its heavy-duty Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra models.
Starting in June, the plant will operate six days a week, up from five, mandating overtime for its 4,200 hourly workers. This move aims to boost output of the popular 2500 and 3500 series trucks.
Despite rising fuel prices, consumer demand for pickups and SUVs remains strong. GM CFO Paul Jacobson noted that historically, it takes four to six months of sustained high oil prices before consumers reconsider their preference for less economical vehicles.
This production increase occurs as GM and other automakers shift to increase domestic production to avoid tariffs on imported vehicles, including those made in Canada.
Gas prices have surged recently, with the national average for regular gasoline at $4.06 per gallon, up over 36% from a month ago, and diesel at $5.49, a nearly 46% increase.
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