GM announces indefinite layoffs for 1,750 workers and temporary cuts for 1,670 others as the automaker scales back electric vehicle production at Factory Zero.

Grier has been in the Dolphins' organization since 2000, working his way up before he was promoted to GM in 2016.

General Motors has shut down Factory Zero until Nov. 24 as the Detroit automaker eases back on electric vehicle production. After a temporary return to work, about 1,200 workers will be placed on indefinite layoff, the company confirmed Oct. 29.

Sterling Anderson, GM's VP of global product and chief product officer, said GM’s software is quickly surpassing that of handheld devices.

"In response to slower near-term EV adoption and an evolving regulatory environment, General Motors is realigning EV capacity," the company said.

Dave Richardson held the highest position overseeing the company's software, which included digital products and advanced driver-assistance systems.

General Motors said on Wednesday it will cut U.S. electric vehicle and battery production and 1,200 factory jobs at its EV plant in Detroit along with 550 jobs at an Ohio battery plant as the automaker responds to a significant slowdown in demand for its battery cars.

General Motors will be one of the few automakers to ditch support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are screen-mirroring apps that let you interact with many of the same apps you use on your phone on your car’s infotainment screen.