General Motors will build the next-generation Cadillac CT5 sedan at its Grand River Assembly Plant in Lansing, Michigan — but contrary to earlier expectations, it won’t be electric. The automaker confirmed that the new model will continue using internal combustion power rather than adopting a fully electric platform.
The decision marks a significant shift in GM’s production strategy as the company recalibrates its electric vehicle rollout amid slower-than-expected consumer demand in the U.S. The Lansing plant, located just south of downtown, had previously been slated for a full conversion to electric vehicle production under GM’s broader plan to transition toward an all-electric lineup by 2035.
Instead, GM will move forward with a $1.25 billion investment to retool the facility for the upcoming gas-powered CT5, signaling confidence in the continued market for traditional performance sedans. The CT5, along with its smaller sibling, the CT4, and their high-performance V-series variants, will continue production until 2026 before the next generation enters assembly…