General Motors has decided to recall 10,119 Pontiac Vibe hatchbacks over brake vacuum components that can freeze in very low ambient temperatures. GM’s dealers will inspect and modify the brake vacuum lines on those Vibes for free. However, the Pontiac Vibes operated in warmer climate states are not being recalled. [Autoblog]
General Motors is targeting the emerging ultra- low-cost car market with plans to produce a compact for around $4,000 in Asia. This new car will be a direct competitor to the Tata Nano, which is priced at only $2,500 in India. For your info, GM already makes micro minivans with Chinese partners that it plans to export, and is looking to expand that product range. GM’s new executive vice president for international operations, Nick Reilly, said that SAIC GM Wuling Automobile Co. will likely sell “significant numbers” of vehicles outside of China, though not under the Wuling brand because GM does not own the branding rights. [Autoblog]
General Motors confirmed the delay production of the Chevrolet Camaro by one month. The start of production had been slated for February 16 at the company’s Oshawa, Ontario, facility, but a Chevrolet spokesman said today that the date has been pushed back to March 16. For your info, GM has already received more than 10,000 orders for the Camaro. Stay tuned for more updates. [LeftLaneNews]
