# Automaker says it is committed to Canadian manufacturing of trucks and SUVs.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-04-29 · Toronto Sun*

## Key points

- General Motors is investing $691 million in its St. Catharines plant for sixth-generation V-8 engines.
- New machinery, equipment, and significant renovations are included in the St. Catharines investment.
- Equipment for the new engine project has also arrived at Tonawanda and Flint plants in the U.S.
- The St. Catharines plant's upgrades will boost GM's capacity for high-volume full-size pickup trucks.
- GM is still evaluating the future of the idle CAMI assembly plant in Ingersoll.

**Companies:** General Motors
**Countries:** Canada, United States

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