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Auto News For Wednesday, May 27, 2015 – GM Invests $1.2 Billion In Fort Wayne

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Here are the six must-read, must-watch auto news stories, reviews, and videos for Wednesday, May 27, 2015.

INSIDE THE PICKUP TRUCK BUSINESS
Whenever pickup trucks are selling really well, there’s an underlying sense of doubt. “Surely this can’t last forever,” or, “Something’s got to give.” General Motors has little doubt, however, as the automaker just announced that they’ll spend $1.2 billion – that’s b-b-b-billion with a b – to double the size of their Fort Wayne, Indiana, plant.

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