– General Motors plans to build its next generation of midsize pickup trucks at a plant in Wentzville, Missouri.
The plant will receive $1 billion for necessary upgrades to its paint shop, body shop and general assembly line including new tooling, machines and conveyors, according to GM.
"Through this investment, General Motors is making a firm commitment to the State of Missouri, the City of Wentzville and the GM Wentzville team,” said GM president Mark Reuss.
GM sells more pickups than any other automaker and we have aggressive plans to build on our strengths.”This move will help retain 4,000 jobs at the Missouri plant which opened in 1983.
“Today’s announcement of a $1 billion investment will retain 4,000 jobs and shows commitment for a future mid-size truck in Wentzville.