GM Aiming To Cut Platforms, Increase Lifespans To Cut Investment Costs
Searching for ways to reduce engineering and model development costs over the next generation of vehicles, General Motors is proposing to extend the life of the platforms underpinning its vehicles. The strategy will see key ch
Searching for ways to reduce engineering and model development costs over the next generation of vehicles, General Motors is proposing to extend the life of the platforms underpinning its vehicles.
The strategy will see key chassis components carried over from one model to the next, while the bodywork, interiors, electronics, and other elements will be overhauled to keep products competitive.
At the same time, GM is looking to reduce the number of platforms used across the company, and has already started its consolidation program, the results of which can be seen with the D2XX platform which sits beneath small cars like the new Chevrolet Cruze and Opel Astra, as well as large SUVs including the Buick Envision.
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