Duramax I-4 Starts Production In Thailand, Headed For U.S. Colorado & Canyon

General Motors has announced the 2.8-liter Duramax inline four-cylinder turbodiesel slotted for the 2016Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon has started production in GM’s Thailand assembly plant.Details are still sparse on the engine’s output specs and fuel economy ratings, but GM estimates the engine will be fine-tuned to produce 181 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. Fue

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GM Plans To Invest $877 Million Into Michigan Truck Plant

General Motors is set to invest $877 million into its Flint, Michigan plant for updates that include a new body shop and retooling. The Michigan plant, GM’s oldest manufacturing facility that was constructed in 1947, builds the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and 2015 GMC Sierra HD, most of which are Heavy Duties.The new body shop is a key addition to the plant and will be lo

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