Shanghai GM’s capacity expansion plans approved, may start construction in July

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The capacity expansion plan of Shanghai GM (Shenyang) Beisheng Auto Co., Ltd. has received approval for its proposed expansion plans. Construction of the extension may start as early as July this year.

The expanded capacity includes 300,000 vehicles and 450,000 engines. The total investment in the project will be 7 billion yuan.

The capacity of the Beisheng plant is currently 200,000 vehicles, It mainly makes Shanghai GM’s Chevrolet Cruze. It’s also Chevrolet’s third largest production base globally. The capacity expansion will help Shanghai GM fulfill its sales target of 2 million units in 2015.