On March 30, General Motors confirmed that it has temporarily laid off 1,300 workers at its Factory ZERO EV plant less than three months after a mass layoff and reduction to a single shift.
Workers at the plant were laid off March 16 and are set to return April 13 as EV demand decreases. GM in October announced plans

On March 30, Detroit News and other sources reported that GM will increase production at its heavy-duty truck plant in Flint, Michigan to six days a week starting in June, citing strong demand for the large pickups despite the rise in gas and diesel prices.
“General Motors is making strategic adjustments to Flint Ass

General Motors has announced it will invest a total of a USD 600 million investment into its South Korean manufacturing operations, with a new investment of USD 300 million being added to the USD 300 million spending commitment made in December 2025. The announcement was made jointly with the Korean Metal Workers’ Un

SAIC-GM, a joint-venture between GM and SAIC Motor in China, has unveiled a three-year turnaround plan as the joint venture contract approaches its June 2027 expiration date. GM has already absorbed USD 2.7 billion in restructuring charges to slash capacity and improve the lineup, which helped to bring about the join

On March 19, multiple sources reported that General Motors confirmed that it will invest approximately USD 40 million into its Toledo Propulsion Systems facility, Ohio to expand manufacturing capacity to support the production of a new transmission variant for the Chevrolet Equinox and other GM vehicles.
"General Mot

On March 23, GM announced that its next-gen automated tech begins supervised public-road testing on limited access highways across California and Michigan. More than 200 manual and supervised development vehicles will operate in live traffic environments. Each vehicle will operate with a trained test driver at the wh

On March 17, Buick launched the Electra Encasa EV flagship MPV priced at CNY 489,900.
The Electra Encasa EV measures 5,260mm long, 2,023mm wide, and 1,820mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,160mm.
The Electra Encasa EV features a 4WD layout. Powered by front 332kW/380Nm and rear 150kW/170Nm motors and a 96kWh 6C battery,

On March 17, Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade met with General Motors to discuss the company’s expansion plans, as well as the government’s efforts to localize the automotive industry.
Both parties discussed the status of GM’s USD 530 million investment and its future plans. The minister highlighted g

Ultium Cells LLC will rehire about 700 workers who were temporarily laid off in January at its Spring Hill, Tennessee, plant to start production of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells, for grid and data center customers in April, according to Tom Gallagher, vice president of operations for Ultium Cells.
The plant, whi

On March 7, SAIC-GM released a range of vehicle model and technology plans for the next three years in Shenzhen.
Products:
-          The Buick brand will introduce a Zhen Long Max variant of the Electra Encasa plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) MPV in the second half of 2026, with a new ultra-luxury variant and a next-g

On March 5, GM announced the introduction of Cadillac in Brazil, marking the company’s entry into the luxury vehicle segment in the country and expanding its presence into higher value-added categories.
Brazil will become the first market in South America to receive the brand, reinforcing the country’s strategic role

On March 5, Egypt’s Minister of Industry announced that it is discussing expansion plans with General Motors to enhance the competitiveness of the country’s automobile industry.
The government is focusing on localizing the automobile industry to support economic growth, create jobs, and boost exports through expanded

While production of the rejuvenated 2027 Chevrolet Bolt has been under way at the GM Fairfax plant in Kansas since December, and more than 3,000 units have arrived on dealer lots or are in transit, Chevrolet has only now opened orders for the base LT variant, starting at USD 28,995, which includes the USD 1,395 desti

On February 27, multiple sources reported that the negotiations between Independent National Union of Workers in the Automotive Industry (SINTTIA) and GM in Silao, Guanajuato, reached a critical point with talks suspended due to lack of agreement.
The union is requesting a 20% wage increase, citing inflation recovery

Following the cancellation of the BrightDrop 600 electric van in 2025, GM now offers its U.S. dealers the Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain, and Cadillac XT5 for its MobileService+ initiative as the company eyes a significant expansion of the service.
GM launched the initiative about a year ago with upfitted electric Br

On February 23, it was reported that General Motors suspended the second shift at its Silao Complex in Guanajuato after the wave of violence and road blockades that started a day before.
The company said the decision was taken due to security incidents, including vehicle fires and armed individuals reported on highwa

On February 19, Argentina's General Confederation of Labor (CGT) called a nationwide strike, bringing vehicle and auto parts production to a halt across the country.
The strike opposes Labor Reform and Tax Reform projects being debated in Congress, which include eliminating internal taxes on automobiles. Major automo

On February 19, GM announced that it is developing a new leasing program for its home energy management systems and PowerBank home batteries, aimed at allowing homeowners to pay monthly rather than upfront. The initiative is an effort to expand the use of vehicle-to-home (V2H) capable electric vehicles.
Through its G

Reported on February 17, 2026, Chevrolet, through its exclusive Philippine distributor HARIPhil Asia Resources, Inc., unveiled 2 electrified versions of the Captiva: a BEV and a PHEV.
Separate from the 7-seat Captiva MPV introduced in 2024, the all-new model is configured as a 5-seat compact SUV. It measures (LWH) 4,

On February 17, GM Brazil announced progress in its electrification strategy, highlighting its position as the automaker with the highest volume of electric vehicle sales in the country.
The company stated that this performance reinforces its commitment to expanding its electrified portfolio in the Brazilian market.