General Motors recently announced that it will make a $335 million investment in its Toledo, Ohio, Powertrain facility, where it will add production of six-speed transmissions. GM also announced a $67.8 million investment in its Defiance, Ohio, Casting facility where the company plans to expand engine block capacity.

The projects will result in the retention of 1,350 jobs in Defiance and 1,600 jobs in Toledo, where 600 employees will begin production of a new, front wheel six-speed transmission.

Ohio is 2nd in the nation in motor vehicle production and is the largest exporter of automotive goods. The state also leads the nation for the number of automotive suppliers.

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