GM cuts 500-600 salaried IT roles in global cost and workforce review – report

General Motors (GM) has begun eliminating 500 to 600 salaried IT jobs globally as part of a broader cost and workforce review, according to a report by CNBC citing an unnamed source. The layoffs started on Monday and primarily affect employees in Austin, Texas, and Warren, Michigan, though the company has not provided a detailed breakdown by location. GM confirmed the job cuts in a statement, framing them as necessary to transform its IT organization for future growth. The automaker expressed gratitude for the contributions of affected employees and pledged support during their transition. This follows earlier workforce reductions, including over 200 computer-aided design engineers cut in October due to business conditions. As of late 2025, GM employed approximately 68,000 salaried workers worldwide, with 47,000 based in the U.S. The layoffs coincide with weaker financial performance: first-quarter 2026 revenue fell 0.9% year-over-year to $43.62 billion, while net income dropped to $2.62 billion from $2.78 billion the prior year. However, adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) rose 21.9% to $4.25 billion, prompting GM to raise its full-year adjusted EBIT guidance following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on tariffs. The cuts align with industry-wide restructuring. Autoliv announced plans to eliminate 2,200 jobs in Türkiye ahead of closing manufacturing operations there by mid-2028, while Porsche will reduce over 500 roles and shutter three subsidiaries as part of its strategic realignment. GM’s move underscores ongoing challenges in the automotive sector amid shifting market demands and financial pressures.