Automakers

Seven other GM plants in North America remain idle, in part because of the global microchip shortage.

The automaker hopes to build on gains made since the Expedition's 2017 redesign despite increased competition from the new Jeep Wagoneer and recently redesigned Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban.

While the White House said on Monday that the United States will ease foreign travel restrictions to the country beginning in November, allowing foreigners in if they have proof of vaccination and a negative COVID-19 test, the changes don’t apply to land crossings along the Canadian and Mexican borders.

Recent weeks have seen massive new cuts in vehicle production. But new data shows a leveling off.