GM Canada president says it's a 'market-driven response,' union local head calls news 'devastating'
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General Motors has confirmed it is ending production of its BrightDrop electric delivery vans at the CAMI Assembly plant in Ingersoll, leaving the future of the southwestern Ontario facility uncertain.
Production at the plant was paused in May when GM cited slowing demand in the commercial EV market. The company said that as part of today's decision, BrightDrop vehicles won't be made elsewhere, marking an end to the line that was pegged to be a cornerstone of Ontario's electric-vehicle ambitions. ---More...
HOLY CRAP ???? now Doug Ford is threatening to sue General Motors after they just announced ENDING production of electric delivery vans at their plant in ONTARIO pic.twitter.com/kgucOkCTLS
— Melissa ???????? (@MelissaLMRogers)October 21, 2025
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