Production of Chevy Cruze in Full Swing

Early this morning General Motors began regular production of the all-new 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. Production for the new compact is taking place at GM’s Lordstown, Ohio assembly plant and is bringing Chevrolet’s best-selling car globally, to the United States starting today. As of today Cruze’s coming out of the Lordstown facility will be making their way to dealerships in the United States and Canada. The Cruze is already sold in over 160 different countries and is a best-selling car worldwide. “We are delivering a car with the quality which Americans desire matched with features they would not expect in this segment, from 40 mpg on our Eco model to 10 airbags as standard across the range,” General Motors North America President Mark Reuss said. “Of equal importance, we are working to redefine the views on a domestic carmaker building such a car here in the United States.” The new Cruze replaces the outgoing Chevrolet Cobalt and is a larger car than its predecessor. GMI sources at Lordstown have stated that GM management has pushed quality on the Cruze heavily, citing specific examples of pre-production units that were flagged for the most minor details. The Lordstown Complex, which built its first car in 1966, has produced more than 14 million vehicles, making it one of the most productive automotive facilities in the world. “The third-party reviews of the Cruze in North America have been fantastic,” said Lordstown Plant Manager Bob Parcell. “Our Chevrolet dealers tell us Cruze demand is hot and interest levels are the highest they have seen in 20 years. This will help drive our complex and Chevrolet into a new and exciting era.” The 4,500 team members at the Lordstown Complex are scheduled to begin shipping the Cruze to U.S. and Canadian dealers next week. __________________

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