Corvette Factory to Take 3-Week Holiday Pause
November 14, 2024GM has announced an extended holiday pause for Corvette production, lasting three weeks instead of the usual two. The Bowling Green plant in Kentucky will close on Friday, December 13, 2024, and reopen on Monday, January 6, 2025.
This extended break marks one of the longest holiday temporary production pauses in Corvette history, though GM has not confirmed a specific reason. Possible explanations include managing production levels, implementing line improvements, or conducting maintenance.
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