General Motors plant in North Texas just set a 70-year record with SUV production
More than 34,000 new vehicles rolled out of General Motors Arlington assembly plant in March, setting a new record for the number of cars ever produced in one month across the plant’s 70-year history in North Texas.
Arlington assembly plant executive director John Urbanic said the production record is a testament to the dedication of North Texas employees. The facility at 2525 E. Abram St. employs more than 5,600 people.
“Challenges, such as supply disruptions, are overcome by the team on a daily and hourly basis,” Urbanic said in a release. “Our celebration of this milestone is not just about the number, it’s about the people who build consistent quality into every SUV that we produce.”
Across the country, General Motors’ sales were up 18% during the first quarter of 2023. The company and its dealers sold more than 603,000 vehicles across the U.S. last quarter, earning it the largest market share of any automaker.
The Arlington plant exports cars to over 30 countries and assembles the Cadillac Escalade, GMC Yukon and Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban.
The North Texas facility’s new win comes despite car part shortages across the U.S. that have created supply chain disruptions.
