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| GM Orion Assembly Center in Lake Orion, Michigan Photo Credit: General Motors |
THE HIT: As a Detroit native with family ties to the automotive industry, I am happy to learn that General Motors will invest $145 million in its Orion Township assembly plant for the purpose of building small cars. It means saving jobs in the heavily depressed Southeast Michigan area and allowing good auto workers to continue doing what they do best-- build cars.
I also hope this new investment is another indication that growth continues following the rebirth of GM, which is an integral part of America's fabric. It has been great watching the company come back behind the introduction and success of several new models including the Chevrolet Camaro, GMC Terrain, Cadillac CTS Coupe, Buick Lacrosse and others. Today's announcement included news that Buick's upcoming new small car offering will be among the models manufactured at the Orion plant. Officials even released a photo of the planned model.
