GM extends plant downtime for maintenance, changeovers | Tesla recalls 2M vehicles for Autopilot flaws | FTC finalizes car-buying rules | Volvo EX30 exits NACTOY awards | Scout plans U.S. R&D center

Wentzville Assembly will be off-line for an extra week before the holiday break, and five plants are scheduled to stay closed until Jan. 8.

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