GM to Cease Pontiac Vibe Production

2009 Pontiac Vibe

Brand set to die in August

By Michael Gauthier
June 19, 2009 3:00 PM
Filed Under: American, Corporate/Financial, General Motors, Pontiac

After announcing plans to eliminate the Pontiac brand earlier this year, GM has released new details about the death of a once prestigious nameplate.

In an interview with Automotive News, Pontiac spokesman Jim Hopson stated GM would stop production of the 2010 Pontiac Vibe in August. Although he hinted production could be extended to build up Vibe inventories for the Canadian market, any such move would only be temporary. This effectively means Pontiac's last model is a badge-engineered Toyota Matrix which is likely destined for America's northern neighbor.

The Vibe was produced at California's NUMMI (New United Motor Manufacturing Incorporated) plant which GM jointly operates with Toyota. Although no replacement has determined, GM and Toyota are currently discussing plans for future production at the plant.

Source: Autonews

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Tags: Pontiac Vibe, GM

Comments

Imasa

June 19, 2009 3:25 PM

I never was a fan of this car. However, it's a real hit here in Canada.

Renegade

June 19, 2009 4:00 PM

One day, when we the sun will shine again for GM, we will see Pontiac returning.

scalafragus

June 19, 2009 4:18 PM

I had a 2003 pontiac vibe up to last year and it was a GREAT car. Sad to see it go. There is quite a few of them here in Quebec,Canada.

Edited by user on June 19, 2009 at 4:20 PM

Narco

June 19, 2009 4:19 PM

I agree. Brands are very fluid. Once GM gets itself back together, it is possible of its eventually returning this brand to the market.

car-o-bar

June 19, 2009 5:05 PM

I agree, GM sold all passionless brands but did not sell Pontiac because they hope (at the most) to revive it at some point in the future.

rsrtampa

June 19, 2009 6:02 PM

Question. Will the 2010 Vibe be a collectors item one day? It will be the only official 2010 Pontiac model.

RzGTmorio

June 19, 2009 8:10 PM

With the bankruptcy of GM, not because it will mark the Portuguese also left to news and more good news? Until now come to where the Vinci GT? Already on the Pontiac, it is a fruit thrown away ... I will miss the Pontiac cars.

ASS: Mório Good coments for all :)

MutantSushi

June 19, 2009 9:37 PM

What will people who want to buy a Toyota but pretend it's a GM buy now?

pscs

June 20, 2009 5:13 PM

They would buy the Toyota Matrix.

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