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Originally Posted by stovt001
The only other RWD project for Pontiac that I've heard about is the Alpha based small/midsizer that could be a G6 replacement. Its sounds now like that has been put on ice too. As discussed in the previous Pontiac thread, most of GM's RWD plans are being reconsidered and are on dangerously thin ice if not dead already. Enjoy the Camaro and G8 while you can, because even those would have been canceled if they were not so far along. So I'd expect for the Pontiac lineup to stay pretty much the same for the next few years. My guess is the only major change will be replacing the G8 with a rebadge of some other GM FWD family car at the end of its current life cycle. Also, if the new Matrix doesn't sell too well Toyota may back out of that. I have no idea how that partnership is structured so I don't know how it would really pan out, but I assume there would be some effect on the Vibe.
edit: Speaking of NUMMI, here's this:
http://www.leftlanenews.com/nhtsa-in...d-corolla.html
This in addition to previous complaints of quality problems. Too bad GM allowed themselves to become a part of Toyota's mess. |
Pontiac and GM has some projects on hold, doesn't mean they will kill all of them. Sounds more along the lines of figuring out a new strategy with the RWD projects to make them successful with the regulations, but thats another story that was explained in the previous Pontiac thread.
I agree with everyone else that says there will be no firebird also, if GM finds a way to get the name back then maybe? Quick question for anyone that knows, does the Firebird name include the Trans Am name as well? Or is it just the Firebird name?