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GM to pour $888M into building new V-8 engine in New York
Fox Business ^ | 5/28/25 | Pilar Arias

Posted on 05/29/2025 1:36:30 AM PDT by Libloather

General Motors is investing $888 million in its Tonawanda Propulsion plant in Buffalo, New York, "to support the production of the sixth generation of GM’s V-8 engines," the automaker announced Tuesday.

The investment is a shift from a previously announced $300 million commitment to make electric-vehicle drive units at the plant, as the V-8 engines are used in GM's full-sized trucks and SUVs.

GM says the newer engines will provide drivers better fuel economy and reduce emissions by utilizing "new combustion and thermal management innovations."

"Our significant investments in GM’s Tonawanda Propulsion plant show our commitment to strengthening American manufacturing and supporting jobs in the U.S.," Mary Barra, GM Chair and CEO, said in a statement.

"GM's Buffalo plant has been in operation for 87 years and is continuing to innovate the engines we build there to make them more fuel efficient and higher performing, which will help us deliver world-class trucks and SUVs to our customers for years to come," she concluded.

While the plant prepares to start production of the sixth generation V-8 engine in 2027, it will continue to produce fifth generation V-8 engines.

The move is likely another sign of automakers adapting to slower-than-expected market demand for EVs and comes after the Detroit automaker aggressively lobbied Congress to rescind California electric-vehicle rules.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul said the project will support 870 jobs at Tonawanda Propulsion, including 177 jobs deemed at risk, according to Reuters. The state plans to provide up to $16.96 million in tax credits in return for investment commitments.

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TOPICS: Breaking News; Business/Economy; Government; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: automotive; buffalo; engine; evs; gm; newyork; ny; tonawanda; tonawandapropulsion; v8; v8engines
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To: desertsolitaire

Great engine for its time. But power was limited because the intake and exhaust were on the same side of the engine.


101 posted on 05/29/2025 11:50:17 AM PDT by Blood of Tyrants (Time to dump out the Treasury drawer and throw out all the junk that is wasting our money.)
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To: hopespringseternal

The problem was bad machining on the rods. They think they can delay the inevitable failures with 40w oil because they dont have L87’s to put back. They are pissing in the wind. But they have the feds off their case for a while. But the problem is bad parts not light oil.


102 posted on 05/29/2025 3:51:37 PM PDT by anton
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To: TermLimits4All

Me too. Last one was a Pontiac Grand Am.

Last 2 were Chrysler and Jeep.


103 posted on 05/29/2025 3:57:36 PM PDT by Fledermaus ("It turns out all we really needed was a new President!")
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To: Libloather; All
Only so she can get the money via some newly created scam !!!

New York Governor Kathy Hochul said the project will support 870 jobs at Tonawanda Propulsion, including 177 jobs deemed at risk, according to Reuters. The state plans to provide up to $16.96 million in tax credits in return for investment commitments.

Translation:

she's going to "give" the tax credits to GM and get back more than that by Raping and Pillaging the Employees Payroll. And then she'll get a few million more from whatever the new scam turns out to be. Stay tuned to your local snewz for more informational updates.

104 posted on 05/29/2025 4:31:44 PM PDT by mabarker1 ((Congress- the opposite of PROGRESS!!! I’m a fraud, hypocrite & liar. I'm a member of Congress!! )
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To: Libloather

If she hasn’t I;m sure she will screech about.


105 posted on 05/29/2025 5:19:22 PM PDT by matt04 ( )
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To: Sirius Lee

Combination of both.


106 posted on 05/29/2025 8:07:34 PM PDT by SPDSHDW (Execute Order 66....)
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To: SPDSHDW
That’s what usually kills excellent motors......

I see this mistake all the time. Have made it myself many times.

A motor is something driven by an outside power source. An engine uses fuel of some kind to generate power of some kind which can be used to drive a motor among other things.

The true 'motorcars' are the old streetcars. But the term 'engine car' just doesn't sound right. Then there are trains which are both and engine and motor coupled to a generator.

How say all you 'motorheads' ?

107 posted on 05/29/2025 11:41:35 PM PDT by UCANSEE2 (Sailing the Seas of Ignorance on a ship named "Free Republic".)
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To: Red Badger

“A friend of my In-Laws bought two Z-28’s, wound up taking them both back to the dealership and leaving them they were so bad................”

What years ? QC at GM and other car makers took a nosedive in the 70’s for sure . My cousin was a mechanic at a Chevy dealer on Long Island in the 70’s . The horror stories he would tell me . One I remember was a custome complaining of a noise coming from one of the doors . They took it apart and found a beer bottle inside !


108 posted on 05/30/2025 1:52:48 AM PDT by sushiman
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To: Libloather

I would be happy with some V6 engines. They’ve been doing away with them, too. Putting 4-cyl engines in modest-sizes vehicles drives me crazy.


109 posted on 05/30/2025 5:05:17 AM PDT by CatOwner (Don't expect anyone, even conservatives, to have your back when the SHTF in 2021 and beyond.)
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To: sushiman

Early to mid 70’s...............


110 posted on 05/30/2025 5:09:52 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Red Badger

“Early to mid 70’s...............”

Like I said , QC / workmanship went down the tubes from around 1970-1 . I should never have sold my 1967 SS350 , or I should have bought a used 1969 Z-28 . A guy in my neighborhood had one and man that was one beautiful machine . If memory serves it was a British racing green color with the white racing stripes .


111 posted on 05/30/2025 5:39:17 AM PDT by sushiman
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To: Bonemaker

Bring back the 425 HP 427.


112 posted on 05/30/2025 7:06:40 AM PDT by iamgalt
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To: Libloather

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ld8eAH0MW00


113 posted on 05/30/2025 7:49:44 AM PDT by Eleutheria5 (Every Goliath has his David. Child in need ofand thhere we CGM system. https://gofund.me/6452dbf1. )
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To: Salamander

It’s coming back next year.


114 posted on 05/30/2025 9:06:29 AM PDT by Oil Object Insp
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To: Oil Object Insp

Really?!?

Oh please don’t be teasing me!!!

😀


115 posted on 05/30/2025 9:12:13 AM PDT by Salamander (Please visit my profile page to help me go home again. https://www.givesendgo.com/GCRRD)
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To: TermLimits4All

8/11 of my new car purchases, starting with 1964 Corvair Monza, have been GM cars, 2 Fords and 1 Dodge. If I add up all car repair expenses from 1964-2025, it would be under $1000 over 60 years. So I can say GM products have been great. The Dodge Ram conversion van took us all over the country with 2 kids and a dog in comfort. Amazing vehicle, zero repair expense. For caveat, I did have one advantage. I always diagnosed engine or tranny issues myself before taking it in to the dealer for repairs. Having masters degree in mechanical engineering has some advantages. And my colleague engineers were also of great help, Especially in the beginning when I was not all that familiar with car issues.


116 posted on 05/30/2025 1:34:36 PM PDT by Bobbyvotes (Only thing that scares me now is my age number. I am older than Biden, but in very good health!)
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To: CatOwner

4 cyl turbo charged have same power as 6 cylinder engines. Turbo’s burn out faster but cheaper to make and more compact with less weight.


117 posted on 05/30/2025 1:40:09 PM PDT by Bobbyvotes (Only thing that scares me now is my age number. I am older than Biden, but in very good health!)
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To: cymbeline

Buy a Rolls Royce. No valve lifter failures ever.


118 posted on 05/30/2025 1:43:44 PM PDT by Bobbyvotes (Only thing that scares me now is my age number. I am older than Biden, but in very good health!)
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To: Libloather
...by utilizing "new combustion and thermal management innovations."

Translation: different code in the ECM.

119 posted on 05/30/2025 5:50:59 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: MayflowerMadam
Maybe even reach the point where it’s possible to distinguish one car from another again?

The ones we have now look like they all were styled by out-of-work anima artists on meth.

120 posted on 05/30/2025 5:56:52 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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