The following is a statement released June 18 by General Motors regarding discontinuation of Pontiac Vibe production at the NUMMI facility in Fremont, Calif.:
“As part of its long-term viability plan and recent decision to phase out the Pontiac brand, General Motors has decided to discontinue production of the Pontiac Vibe by the end of August 2009,” said Troy Clarke, president, General Motors North America. “The Vibe is produced at the New United Motor Manufacturing Incorporated (NUMMI) facility jointly operated by GM and Toyota in Fremont, Calif. While no replacement for Vibe production has been determined, GM and Toyota remain in active discussions regarding potential future production at NUMMI.”
