India, May 28 -- General Motors is investing $888 million in its Tonawanda Propulsion plant in Buffalo, New York, to expand engine production and develop a next-generation V-8, marking a strategic pivot from a previously announced $300 million plan for electric-vehicle drive unit manufacturing.
The investment will support the launch of GM's sixth-generation V-8 engine, which will feature enhanced fuel efficiency and reduced emissions through advanced combustion and thermal management technologies. The new engines will power the company's full-size trucks and SUVs, reinforcing GM's continued focus on internal combustion technology even as it gradually expands its EV lineup.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul confirmed the project will secure 8...