General Motors adjusts EV strategy and announces Michigan layoffs

General Motors is adjusting its electric vehicle (EV) strategy, shifting focus toward a more flexible manufacturing approach that includes gasoline-powered trucks and SUVs to meet consumer demand. This strategic reset involves scaling back some EV investments while maintaining capacity to respond to market changes.

As part of this transition, GM has filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification for approximately 350 workers at Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping, with layoffs scheduled to begin on January 14, 2027. These layoffs are linked to retooling efforts for future production, including the next-generation Cadillac CT5. This follows a previously announced $1.25 billion investment in the Lansing operations.