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July 15, 2025
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July 15, 2025
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Gov. Whitmer on GM’s New Lake Orion Product Announcement, Supporting Thousands of Union Auto Jobs in Michigan
Announcement comes on the heels of new national ranking of Michigan as 6th best state in the country for business
LANSING, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued the following statement as General Motors announced that they will be launching production of the Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado LD, and GMC Sierra LD at their Lake Orion Assembly facility in Orion Township, Michigan in 2027.
The move, which comes after the Governor’s years-long effort to make Michigan a better state to do business, will support good-paying, union auto jobs while building on Michigan’s strong momentum and leadership in automotive manufacturing.
Recently, Michigan was ranked as the sixth best state in the country for business according to CNBC, reaching the highest ever rank since the list was launched in 2007 and staying in the top ten for the third year in a row, thanks to huge gains in the Michigan economy, quality of life, infrastructure, cost of doing business, and workforce led by Governor Whitmer.
Governor Whitmer Statement
“Michigan’s economic progress is undeniable, and we are proud to be a top 10 state to do business in the country.
“GM and Michigan have a long, rich history. Today’s product announcement in Lake Orion will bring production of some of GM’s most popular and profitable vehicles, a sign of the long-term viability of this investment in Michigan. This is just the latest example of the progress we are making to create good-paying union auto jobs and grow the economy.
“We don’t care what you drive—gas, diesel, hybrid, or electric—as long as it’s made in Michigan.
“Together, let’s keep bringing manufacturing home, growing the middle class, and making more stuff in Michigan.”
GM’s Investment
Last month, GM announced plans to invest $4 billion over the next two years in its U.S. manufacturing plants, including a multi-billion-dollar investment at the Orion Assembly plant in Orion Township, Michigan.
Today, GM announced their production plans, including the Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado LD, and GMC Sierra LD, for their Lake Orion Assembly facility in Orion Township, Michigan in 2027 to help meet continued strong demand. These are some of GM’s most popular and profitable vehicles, a sign of the long-term viability of this investment in Michigan.
GM’s Factory ZERO in Detroit-Hamtramck will remain the company’s sole assembly location for the Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV, Cadillac Escalade IQ, and GMC HUMMER EV pickup and SUV.
GM has been headquartered in Michigan for over a century and employs nearly 50,000 Michiganders.
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