GM Plans Layoffs of Two-Thirds of Workers at Kansas Factory

General Motors Co. said it will temporarily lay off two-thirds of the workers at its Fairfax assembly plant in Kansas as it prepares the facility to begin production of the next Chevrolet Bolt model.

“GM is investing approximately $390 million in our Fairfax Assembly Plant to add production of the new Chevrolet Bolt EV,” GM said in a statement. “To facilitate the installation of new tooling, employees will be placed on a temporary layoff until production resumes in mid-2025.”

Cuts will begin for 1,695 workers in November, when production of the Chevrolet Malibu midsize sedan ends, said Automotive News, which ...