Money GM, Ford, Fiat Chrysler agree to ‘partial shutdown’ of automotive plants amid coronavirus March 18, 2020 Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press Comments Off on GM, Ford, Fiat Chrysler agree to ‘partial shutdown’ of automotive plants amid coronavirus General Motors, Ford and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles are taking steps to partially shut down plants in an agreement with the UAW over the coronavirus.