In an effort to boost production of more fuel-efficient vehicles, General Motors has announced that it will increase V6 engine production at its Ram os Arizpe, Mexico plant. The increase in capacity will allow GM to produce 940,000 units per year, up from 590,000.
In addition to just making more of its 3.6L V6, the plant will produce an improved version. The next-generation V6 will be 6 percent more powerful, but will return better fuel economy than the current powerplant — likely through the use of direct-injection.
Fittingly, GM made the announcement at the opening of its new six-speed transmission plant in northern Mexico. The new gearbox will be used in cars and crossovers – such as the Saturn Vue and Chevrolet Malibu – and will boost fuel economy by 7 percent.
