LORDSTOWN, Ohio – General Motors is investing $50 million for a new flexible Trim Shop and upgrades to the Press Room at the Lordstown Complex for the next-generation Chevrolet Cruze compact sedan.
“This investment will enhance our customer responsiveness while providing our team with the tools and processes needed to be the best at building the next generation Cruze,” said Lordstown Plant Manager Bob Parcell.
Some construction work has begun at the complex. Chevrolet will announce timing of the next generation Cruze later.
Separately, UAW Locals 1112 and 1714 announced they are purchasing the 1 millionth Cruze, which was built at Lordstown on April 10. The milestone Cruze, a hot red LT model with the RS package, will be raffled to a Lordstown employee with all ticket proceeds donated to local charities.
“We want to thank our team members at Lordstown for their dedication and commitment to Cruze and we want to thank our million plus customers across North America and our Chevrolet dealers for their support and enthusiasm for this great car,” said UAW Local 1112 President Glenn Johnson and UAW Local 1714 President Robert Morales in a joint statement.