These 6 GM vehicles are ending production
S&P Investment advisory services Erin Gibbs, Kelly & Co. Managing Partner Kevin Kelly and Lindsey Bell, investment strategist at CFRA Research, on how General Motors is planning to end production at five plants in the U.S. and Canada.
General Motors will end production of six vehicles and shutter several plants in a move officials said would cut costs and allow the company to focus on models that are seeing higher demand from consumers.
All six of the vehicles are traditional sedan models, which have seen an industrywide sales dip as customers buy more SUVs and crossover vehicles. Production for all six vehicles will cease by the end of 2019. Of the six models, only one – the Cadillac XTS – has seen year-to-date sales growth compared to the first nine months of 2017.
“The actions we are taking today continue our transformation to be highly agile, resilient and profitable, while giving us the flexibility to invest in the future,” Barra said in a statement Monday. “We recognize the need to stay in front of changing market conditions and customer preferences to position our company for long-term success.”
GM is also laying off 15 percent of its salaried North American workforce, or roughly 15,000 employees. The decision drew widespread criticism from lawmakers in affected regions and sharp public rebukes from President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Here’s a look at the six GM models being taken off the market.
Buick LaCrosse (End of production: March 1, 2019)
Detroit, MI, USA - January 11, 2016: Buick LaCrosse car at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), one of the most influential car shows in the world each year.
Chevrolet Volt (End of production: March 1, 2019)
Brussels, Belgium - January 10, 2012: Silver Chevrolet electric vehicle on display during the 2012 Brussels motor show. People in the background are looking at the cars.
Cadillac CTS (End of production: June 1, 2019)
Los Angeles, USA - August, 24th 2007: A 2008 model year, redesigned, maroon red Cadillac CTS sedan parked on the edge of the road directly beside the beach and ocean on a clear blue-sky day.
Cadillac XTS (End of production: Q4 2019)
FBN's Ashley Webster on General Motors' decision to cut 15 percent of its workforce and halt production of several slow-selling models.
Chevrolet Impala (End of production: June 1, 2019)
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada - November 17, 2013: New 2014 Chevrolet Impala parked at a car dealership. Some sales related material and decals are visible in the front window. Another similar model of different color is visible beside.
Chevrolet Cruze (End of production: March 1, 2019)
Detroit, MI, USA - January 11, 2016: Chevrolet Cruze RS car at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), one of the most influential car shows in the world each year.