General Motors Specialty Vehicles (GMSV) has opened its second Australian remanufacturing facility, adding another string to its right-hand drive conversion production program.
The Dandenong-based facility kicks into life as the brand celebrates the production of its 5000th right-hand drive Chevrolet Silverado down under.
Running a dedicated line, GMSV director Joanne Stogiannis says the new facility will gift the company with better flexibility and capacity.
“The new dedicated remanufacturing facility will enable improved flexibility and capacity, with a significant increase in the number of Silverado’s coming off the line,” says Stogiannis.
“It’s particularly timely to have this new facility up and running as we recently announced Australia and New Zealand will be receiving a new MY23 Silverado 1500 range due mid-2023, including Chevrolet’s new flagship off-road truck, the first-ever Silverado ZR2.
“We are confident that we will be in a position to better cater for the anticipated demand associated with the launch of these new Silverado 1500’s and the ever-popular Silverado HD.”
The Silverado is one of several full-size American trucks offered down under, with the market set to grow in Australia with the upcoming introduction of right-hand drive versions of the Ford F-150 and Toyota Tundra.
“We’re excited to announce that the 5,000th Silverado has just emerged from the remanufacturing process,” Stogiannis adds.
“This achievement coincides with GMSV’s second birthday, so this is a remarkable achievement for a new brand in Australia and New Zealand.
“It goes to show there is considerable desire amongst enthusiasts for the latest in a V8-powered full-size pick-up truck with impressive towing ability and passenger comfort.”
