gm pauses production of biggest bevs at flagship detroit factory General Motors is pausing electric vehicle production at its flagship plant. According to a new report from Reuters, GM idled operations at its Factory ZERO plant in Michigan in mid-March, with the automaker now deciding to extend the timeout until April 13 as sales of large electric trucks and SUVs fall short of expectations. The move temporarily affects approximately 1,300 jobs. Factory ZERO builds most of GM's highest-profile electric models, including the GMC Hummer EV, Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV, and Cadillac Escalade IQ. However, the plant has been subject to multiple pauses over the past year as demand for large, high-priced EVs has melted. GM had already reduced the plant's forecasted output by roughly half earlier this year. Meanwhile, GM's more affordable electric offerings like the Chevrolet Equinox EV continue uninterrupted at other facilities-including its plant in Mexico-and have shown stronger sales resiliency, probably because they're cheaper. 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE 450 Cabriolet: All the Details gm pauses production of biggest bevs at flagship detroit factory At the same time, the General is doubling down on its traditional strengths. GM confirmed it will increase production of the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and Silverado 3500, along with the GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500, at its factory in Flint, Michigan, starting in June. That should add another 40,000 to 50,000 trucks to the plant's annual output of about 260,000 trucks. Recent policy adjustments have scratched out incentives for electric vehicles and controversially eased emissions targets, reducing the pressure to prioritize rapid electrification in the American market. AutoGuide's Take: GM isn't alone in adjusting course. Ford killed the F-150 Lightning EV while at the same time announcing plans for an extended-range version instead. Stellantis basically did the same thing, except it never got to the point of building and selling a pure BEV half-ton. These Are The 10 Most Dependable Car Brands In 2026
