GM Extends Shutdown, Impacts Flint Assembly and Corvette Plants
General Motors has extended the production shutdown at its Flint Assembly plant until January 26th. The move affects thousands of workers who will remain idle while GM performs maintenance work.Key TakeawaysFlint Assembly remains closed into late January for unspecified maintenance and project work.The shutdown impacts up to 5,000 UAW workers at Flint and 1,200 in Bowling Green.Potential upgrades could include the Gen 6 small block V8 engine set for launch by 2027.Flint Assembly, which builds Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD trucks, will stay closed until January 26th. GM hasn't provided specific details about what maintenance is being done but says it's related to facility upgrades or future product changes.The Bowling Green plant in Kentucky has also been idle since December 15th...