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General Motors lays off about 1,000 workers, cutting costs to compete in a crowded automobile market

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The workers, mostly white collar, were notified about the decisions early Friday .

The company confirmed the layoffs in a statement but gave few details.

GM and other automakers have been navigating an uncertain transition to electric vehicles.

GM has about 150,000 employees worldwide, with the largest group at its technical center in the Detroit suburb of Warren .

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