Overview
- General Motors México confirmed it will operate Ramos Arizpe on a single shift and eliminate about 1,900 positions, covering union and salaried staff with severance under Mexican labor law.
- The company said the adjustment aligns capacity to softer demand for electric vehicles, and coverage cites U.S. tariffs as an additional factor.
- President Claudia Sheinbaum attributed the decision to the loss of U.S. incentives for electric vehicles, saying this change forced automakers to reorient production.
- Industry data from AMIA show Blazer EV output at Ramos Arizpe fell roughly 50% to 16,826 units in 2025 from 33,765 in 2024.
- GM also announced a $1 billion investment in Mexico for 2026–2027 as it reconfigures operations despite the workforce reduction.