GM to invest $27 million in Spring Hill for Australian export

February 3, 2017 at 1:51 p.m. | Updated February 3, 2017 at 2:06 p.m.

by Lizzy Alfs/The Tennessean

FILE - In this Oct. 3, 2008 file photo, assembly line worker Melvin Matthews, right, uses a large robotic machine to install front seats in a new 2009 Chevrolet Traverse at the GM Spring Hill Manufacturing Plant, in Spring Hill, Tenn. General Motors Corp. has narrowed down the locations, June 10, 2009, where it could build its new small car to factories in either Michigan, Tennessee or Wisconsin. (AP Photo/Bill Waugh, File)
FILE - In this Oct. 3, 2008 file photo, assembly line worker Melvin Matthews, right, uses a large robotic machine to install front seats in a new 2009 Chevrolet Traverse at the GM Spring Hill Manufacturing Plant, in Spring Hill, Tenn. General Motors Corp. has narrowed down the locations, June 10, 2009, where it could build its new small car to factories in either Michigan, Tennessee or Wisconsin. (AP Photo/Bill Waugh, File)

Corker applauds investment

U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., today released the following statement after reports that General Motors will invest $27 million in its Spring Hill facility to assemble a right-hand-drive vehicle for export to Australia: "This announcement is exciting news for the thousands of hardworking employees at the Spring Hill plant and further solidifies Tennessee as the best place in America to manufacture automobiles," said Corker. "I thank General Motors for their continued investment in our state and applaud Governor Haslam and his team for their continued efforts to make the Volunteer State such a great place to do business."

General Motors is investing $27 million in its Spring Hill facility to assemble a right-hand-drive vehicle for export to Australia.

The Detroit-based automaker announced plans Friday morning to assemble the Holden Acadia - the Australian version of the GMC Acadia - at the plant about 40 miles south of Nashville, which produces the Cadillac XT5 and GMC Acadia.

The 2018 Holden Acadia was revealed in September 2015 and the vehicle will go on sale in the second half of 2018 in Australia.

"The team at Spring Hill Vehicle Assembly is proud to add this important model to our range, particularly as it is exclusively an export product. Customers from around the world can enjoy the craftsmanship our Spring Hill team provides," Ken Knight, Spring Hill Assembly Plant manager, said in a statement.

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