Corvette factory will be closed for 4 weeks

[DenisC8]

BGA will be closed for 4 weeks:

Feb 24th
March 17th
March 24th
May 19th

most likely because everyone who wanted and could afford a C8, already bought one

 

[Hanko_]

It was only a matter of time. Supply caught up with demand.

 

[DenisC8]

It was only a matter of time. Supply caught up with demand.

Cutting production is the easy and expensive way out. GM needs the Grand Sport and it needs to be a 2026

 

[HappyCamper]

According to what I have read part of the plan is that GM and UAW are working on a deal to lessen the number of employees required on the production lines through a buyout package introduced some time ago.
GM wants to lower production line speeds and does not require as many workers at reduced speeds and some of the workers taking buyout need to train new employees in their new roles. Apparently at this plant all workers need to be certified LEVEL 4, which means they are at expert levels at their given work stations throughout the plant. Hence no trainees building your car.
Another reason is that obvious that supply and demand on Stingrays are not what they where several years ago and more wide bodied vehicles are now on the line which are more time consuming to fit and build.

 

[Rruuff Day]

After March 12, Bowling Green won't be able to afford aluminum to build frames....

 

[HappyCamper]

After March 12, Bowling Green won't be able to afford aluminum to build frames....

They can afford it. The increased costs will simply be passed on to American and Canadian customers alike.
Equal treatment for all who wish to purchase one.

 

[Rruuff Day]

They can afford it. The increased costs will simply be passed on to American and Canadian customers alike.
Equal treatment for all who wish to purchase one.

C8 Sales are in the toilet now. Unless buyers get huge discounts off MSRP, they won't buy new. JMO

 

[Hanko_]

They can afford it. The increased costs will simply be passed on to American and Canadian customers alike.
Equal treatment for all who wish to purchase one.

Last I heard, the aluminum tubes were hydro-formed and laser cut here in Ontario, then shipped to BGA. It'll be interesting to see what happens to MSRP after trump's tariff is added.