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<generator>Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Kicking the Dead: Pontiac recalls 10k 2009-2010 Vibes over cold-weather braking]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/13/kicking-the-dead-pontiac-recalls-10k-2009-2010-vibes-over-cold/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/13/kicking-the-dead-pontiac-recalls-10k-2009-2010-vibes-over-cold/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/13/kicking-the-dead-pontiac-recalls-10k-2009-2010-vibes-over-cold/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/recalls-tsbs/" rel="tag">Recalls</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/safety/" rel="tag">Safety</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/hatchbacks/" rel="tag">Hatchback</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/pontiac/" rel="tag">Pontiac</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/2010-pontiac-vibe/"><img hspace="4" vspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/10/2010pontiacvibe008_opt.jpg"  alt="" /></a>
<div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><small>2010 Pontiac Vibe GT - Click above for high-res image gallery</small></strong></em></div>
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General Motors is recalling 10,119 units of the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/vibe">Pontiac Vibe</a> due to cold weather-related brake problems. The vehicles subject to the recall are all fitted with the 1.8-liter four-cylinder powerplant, and were sold or are currently registered in one of about two dozen snow belt states.<br />
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According to the recall campaign, very low ambient temperatures may cause brake vacuum components to freeze. The vehicles will still brake, but stopping distances will be increased, possibly leading to a crash. Dealers have been instructed to modify the brake vacuum line free of charge to correct the problem. While the recall specifically names vehicles originally sold or registered in certain states, the repair campaign will also be applied to vehicles sold in all other states. <br />
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For more information, Vibe owners may contact Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, visit GM's <a href="http://www.gm.com/gmownercenter/">Owner Center</a>, or call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at 1-888-327-4236. Full press release after the jump.<br />
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<div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-pontiac-vibe/low/">2010 Pontiac Vibe</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-pontiac-vibe/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/10/2010pontiacvibe000_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-pontiac-vibe/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/10/2010pontiacvibe001_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-pontiac-vibe/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/10/2010pontiacvibe002_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-pontiac-vibe/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/10/2010pontiacvibe003_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-pontiac-vibe/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/10/2010pontiacvibe004_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br />
[Source: <a href="http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/recallresults.cfm?start=1&amp;SearchType=DrillDown&amp;type=VEHICLE&amp;year=2009&amp;make=PONTIAC&amp;model=VIBE&amp;component_id=0&amp;TYPENUM=1&amp;SUBMIT=Retrieve%20Recalls&amp;prod_id=451786&amp;PrintVersion=YES">NHTSA</a>]<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/13/kicking-the-dead-pontiac-recalls-10k-2009-2010-vibes-over-cold/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Kicking the Dead: Pontiac recalls 10k 2009-2010 Vibes over cold-weather braking</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/13/kicking-the-dead-pontiac-recalls-10k-2009-2010-vibes-over-cold/">Kicking the Dead: Pontiac recalls 10k 2009-2010 Vibes over cold-weather braking</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:00:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/13/kicking-the-dead-pontiac-recalls-10k-2009-2010-vibes-over-cold/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19193598/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/13/kicking-the-dead-pontiac-recalls-10k-2009-2010-vibes-over-cold/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>2009 pontiac vibe</category><category>2009PontiacVibe</category><category>2010 Pontiac Vibe</category><category>2010PontiacVibe</category><category>Brake campaign</category><category>Brake failure</category><category>Brake issue</category><category>BrakeCampaign</category><category>BrakeFailure</category><category>BrakeIssue</category><category>campaign</category><category>Cold weather</category><category>ColdWeather</category><category>Freeze</category><category>Frozen</category><category>NHTSA</category><category>pontiac</category><category>pontiac vibe</category><category>PontiacVibe</category><category>recall</category><category>Recall Campaign</category><category>RecallCampaign</category><category>vibe</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Harley]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREAKING: Toyota reportedly pulls plug on NUMMI plant]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2009/08/27/breaking-toyota-reportedly-pulls-plug-on-nummi-plant/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2009/08/27/breaking-toyota-reportedly-pulls-plug-on-nummi-plant/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2009/08/27/breaking-toyota-reportedly-pulls-plug-on-nummi-plant/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/plants-manufacturing/" rel="tag">Plants/Manufacturing</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/gm/" rel="tag">GM</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/toyota/" rel="tag">Toyota</a></p><a href="http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iQBEwXHC6U1bXKTzzQiTXZbJnsVQD9ABBBSG0"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/08/nummi-plant-sign-gm-toyota-630-getty.jpg" /></a><br /><br />It's over. Or more to the point, it will be. Toyota Motor Corp. has reportedly announced that it will end production at Fremont, California's New United Motor Manufacturing Inc., better known as NUMMI. Despite protestations from workers and community members to the contrary, <em>The Associated Press</em> is reporting that Toyota's board has voted to shutter the plant effective March 2010. The plant's future had been called into question by General Motors announcing its intention to pull-out from the groundbreaking joint venture as part of its bankruptcy proceedings.<br /><br />With General Motors' pullout from the facility and the production of its Pontiac Vibe along with it, Toyota has kept the factory's 4,600 workers busy assembling the Corolla and Tacoma. The move comes amidst word that the Japanese automaker has plans to cut production by up to one million units.<br /><br />For its part, California officials attempted to rally an incentives package to convince Toyota to keep the plant open, but the effort to keep the plant in operation has evidently failed. With the half-year lead time before the facility's closure, lawmakers will be looking hard to find a new tenant to take over the facility.<br /><br />[Source: <a href="http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iQBEwXHC6U1bXKTzzQiTXZbJnsVQD9ABBBSG0">The Associated Press</a> via Google | Image: Justin Sullivan/Getty]<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/08/27/breaking-toyota-reportedly-pulls-plug-on-nummi-plant/">BREAKING: Toyota reportedly pulls plug on NUMMI plant</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:57:00 EST.  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<div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><small>2009 Toyota Matrix - Click above for high-res image gallery</small></strong></em></div>
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Word 'round the campfire (okay, by way of the <em>Asahi Shimbun</em> newspaper in Japan and via <em>Reuters</em>) is that Toyota will end production at its NUMMI plant in California in March of next year. Though a spokesperson for the automaker claims no final decision has been made about an official <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/23/toyota-na-pres-inaba-hopes-for-profit-in-2011-nummi-could-be-d/">closing of the plant</a>, reports indicate that suppliers have already been notified about plans to shutter the assembly lines early next year after more than a quarter century in operation.<br />
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General Motors' only current contribution to the plant in California is the Pontiac Vibe, which <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/22/dampened-pontiac-vibe-production-ends-this-august/">officially ends production this month</a>. Toyota is said to be moving production of the Tacoma pickup to its plant in San Antonio, Texas, and final assembly of the Corolla will reportedly join the Matrix, its hatchback sibling, in Ontario, Canada and a factory in Japan.<br />
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<div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2009-toyota-corolla-matrix/low/">2009 Toyota Corolla Matrix</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2009-toyota-corolla-matrix/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/10/00matrixsemalive_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2009-toyota-corolla-matrix/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/10/00matrixsemalive2_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2009-toyota-corolla-matrix/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/10/00matrixsemalive3_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2009-toyota-corolla-matrix/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/10/00matrixsemalive4_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2009-toyota-corolla-matrix/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/10/00matrixsemalive5_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br />
[Source: <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/ousivMolt/idUSTRE57G00Q20090817">Reuters</a>]<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/08/17/report-toyota-to-end-production-at-nummi-in-march/">REPORT: Toyota to end production at NUMMI in March</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:40:00 EST.  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As a result, GM will assign its NUMMI stake to "Old GM," effectively ending a 25-year partnership with the Japanese automaker. <br /><br />Over the last quarter-century, the Fremont, California plant has produced a number of vehicles for GM, including the current Pontiac Vibe, as well as the Geo/Chevrolet Prizm, and the Bowtie'd Nova that preceded it.<br /><br />There is no word on what (if any) effect the deal's collapse will have on Toyota's NUMMI-made products which include the Tacoma pickup and Corolla sedan. According to NUMMI's official website, 5,440 workers are employed at the plant. Official press release after the jump. <em>Thanks to everyone for the tips!</em><br /><br />[Source: General Motors; <a href="http://www.nummi.com/">NUMMI</a> | Image: <a href="http://www.hokubei.com/en/news/2009/03/UAW-Accepts-Furlough-Proposal-NUMMI">Hokubei</a>]<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/29/after-25-years-gm-ditches-nummi-tie-up-with-toyota-as-part-of-b/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>After 25 years, GM ditches NUMMI tie-up with Toyota</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/29/after-25-years-gm-ditches-nummi-tie-up-with-toyota-as-part-of-b/">After 25 years, GM ditches NUMMI tie-up with Toyota</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:58:00 EST.  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While the curtain will drop on the Vibe, General Motors hasn't totally ruled out future co-production with Toyota at its joint venture in Fremont, CA. <br /><br />The Vibe is the twin of Toyota's Matrix, and tended to earn Pontiac a lot of "it's a good GM car, because it's actually a Toyota" commentary, frustrating to no end in the halls of the RenCen, we're sure. Check out the full press release after the jump.<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/22/dampened-pontiac-vibe-production-ends-this-august/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Dampened: Pontiac Vibe production ends this August</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/22/dampened-pontiac-vibe-production-ends-this-august/">Dampened: Pontiac Vibe production ends this August</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:27:00 EST.  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<div style="text-align: center;"><em><small style="font-weight: bold;">Pontiac Vibe GT - Click above for high-res image gallery </small></em><br /></div>
<br />Perhaps unsurprisingly, the Last Pontiac Standing will be the nearly new Vibe. The compact hatchback was the predictable pick not just due to its young age, but because it is part of General Motors' longstanding NUMMI joint-venture plant with Toyota.<br /><br />Understandably, the Vibe isn't set to get a big update for 2010, but according to GM's 2010 Product Guide, front- and all-wheel drive models will continue, as will <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/25/in-the-autoblog-garage-2009-pontiac-vibe/">the sportier GT</a>. The Vibe will receive a new Ignition Orange Metallic paint option (Mystic Blue Metallic goes away), a new luggage rack will be available on all-wheel drive models, and a couple of new option packages appear on the order sheet for the base 1.8-liter four-cylinder model (Sun &amp; Sound and cargo management). Air-conditioning will be standard across the range for the first time.<br /><br />In other news, the G6 will also soldier on in 2010, albeit only for fleet buyers. It is unclear what body styles will survive, but the sedan is a reasonable bet, although it is possible that coupe models will soldier on as well.<br /><br /><br /><div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/in-the-autoblog-garage-2009-pontiac-vibe-gt/low/">Review: 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/in-the-autoblog-garage-2009-pontiac-vibe-gt/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/01_09vibe_garage_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/in-the-autoblog-garage-2009-pontiac-vibe-gt/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/05_09vibe_garage_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/in-the-autoblog-garage-2009-pontiac-vibe-gt/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/00_09vibe_garage_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/in-the-autoblog-garage-2009-pontiac-vibe-gt/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/02_09vibe_garage_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/in-the-autoblog-garage-2009-pontiac-vibe-gt/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/03_09vibe_garage_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br />[Source: General Motors]<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana;"></span><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/10/last-call-pontiac-vibe-final-consumer-model-for-dead-brand/">Last Call: Pontiac Vibe final consumer model for dead brand </a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:29:00 EST.  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<div align="center"><em><strong><small>Pontiac G6 GXP (above) and Vibe GT-R (below right) SEMA show cars - Click either image to view in high resolution</small></strong></em><br /></div>
<br />Pontiac fans are undoubtedly going to miss the role-out of new concept cars from the not-long-for-this-world GM division. But for a lucky two, that thrill can be experienced every day on their own driveway as two past Pontiac show cars have popped up on eBay Motors for sale.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/pontiac-vibe-gt-r-sema-2002-show-car-on-ebay/1528165/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" align="right" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/web250-vibe.jpg" /></a>First up is the <a href="http:// http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2002-Pontiac-Vibe-GT-R-Factory-GM-Concept-Car_W0QQitemZ130302627488QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item130302627488&amp;_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&amp;_trkparms=72%3A317|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318">Pontiac Vibe GT-R</a> that debuted at the 2002 SEMA show in Las Vegas. Boasting a unique Opera Red Metallic paint job, ram-air induction hood scoop, special body-kit, PIAA driving lights, 19-inch rims, custom suspension, Kenwood hi-fi, a full Momo interior... oh, and a 190hp 1.8-liter DOHC four, the Vibe GT-R was created as a rolling showcase of aftermarket possibilities for the Toyota-based tall hatch -- without focusing on the pesky performance end of things. <br /><br />Joining the unique Vibe is the <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=130302605109">Pontiac G6 GXP show car</a> which debuted at the same show two years later. GM's Performance Division built the show car for SEMA to test public reaction for a performance-oriented G6. Reaction was good, and the car went into production, but the show car maintained a more stunning visual appearance. The show-quality orange hue is offset by the dark grey splitter up front and diffuser around back, and the engine and suspension were tweaked to show the Pontiac's performance potential. <br /><br />With GM forced to sell off its collection of past concept cars and Pontiac going the way of the Oldsmobile, both these low-mileage cars present unique opportunities for enthusiasts and collectors to get their hands on a piece of soon-to-be-history. Follow the links to view the auctions, which both end at 6pm Pacific time on May 3, or click on the thumbnails below to see the images in our high-res mega galleries. <em>Props to Berto for the tip!</em><br /><br /><br /><div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/pontiac-vibe-gt-r-sema-2002-show-car-on-ebay/low/">Pontiac Vibe GT-R SEMA 2002 show car on eBay</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/pontiac-vibe-gt-r-sema-2002-show-car-on-ebay/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/01-vibegtr_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/pontiac-vibe-gt-r-sema-2002-show-car-on-ebay/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/02-vibegtr_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/pontiac-vibe-gt-r-sema-2002-show-car-on-ebay/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/03-vibegtr_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/pontiac-vibe-gt-r-sema-2002-show-car-on-ebay/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/04-vibegtr_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/pontiac-vibe-gt-r-sema-2002-show-car-on-ebay/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/05-vibegtr_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br /><div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/pontiac-g6-gxp-sema-2004-show-car-on-ebay/low/">Pontiac G6 GXP SEMA 2004 show car on eBay</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/pontiac-g6-gxp-sema-2004-show-car-on-ebay/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/01-g6gxp-ebay_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/pontiac-g6-gxp-sema-2004-show-car-on-ebay/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/02-g6gxp-ebay_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/pontiac-g6-gxp-sema-2004-show-car-on-ebay/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/03-g6gxp-ebay_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/pontiac-g6-gxp-sema-2004-show-car-on-ebay/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/04-g6gxp-ebay_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/pontiac-g6-gxp-sema-2004-show-car-on-ebay/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/05-g6gxp-ebay_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br /><br />[Source: <a href="http:// http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2002-Pontiac-Vibe-GT-R-Factory-GM-Concept-Car_W0QQitemZ130302627488QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item130302627488&amp;_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&amp;_trkparms=72%3A317|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318">eBay Motors</a>]<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/04/30/ebay-finds-of-the-day-pontiac-vibe-gt-r-and-g6-gxp-sema-showcar/">eBay Finds of the Day: Pontiac Vibe GT-R and G6 GXP SEMA showcars</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:01:00 EST.  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<div align="center"><em><strong><small>2009 Pontiac Vibe - Click above for high-res image gallery</small></strong></em><br /></div>
<br />There are a lot of questions left unanswered after General Motors announcement this morning that its <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/04/27/officially-official-gm-kills-pontiac/">Pontiac division was not long for this world</a>. One of those is what will happen to GM's joint venture agreement with Toyota to produce models at the New United Motor Motor Manufacturing Inc. (NUMMI) facility in California. The Pontiac Vibe is currently produced there along with the Toyota Matrix, its platform mate. GM has stated that it's already negotiating with Toyota to produce a new model at NUMMI that would be sold under one of the automaker's remaining four brands - Chevy, Buick, Cadillac or GMC.<br /><br />Pontiac spokesman Jim Hopson told Automotive News, "There's really nothing wrong with the Vibe. Its only problem right now is that it is a Pontiac." The Vibe, a tall five-door hatchback, could simply be rebadged a Chevy to keep development costs down, though selling such a model in bow tie dealerships could cannibalize sales of the HHR, which itself is scheduled to be replaced in 2011 by a production version of the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/01/11/detroit-2009-chevy-orlando-concept-comes-stateside-production/">Orlando Concept</a>. Or, GM could simply start fresh and develop an all new model off of the Corolla-derived platform that underpins the current Matrix and Vibe. As with all things GM at the moment, nothing is firm and more details (and rumors) will surely follow. <br /><br />Check out our own review of the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/25/in-the-autoblog-garage-2009-pontiac-vibe/">2009 Pontiac Vibe</a>.<br /><br /><br /><div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/in-the-autoblog-garage-2009-pontiac-vibe-gt/low/">Review: 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/in-the-autoblog-garage-2009-pontiac-vibe-gt/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/01_09vibe_garage_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/in-the-autoblog-garage-2009-pontiac-vibe-gt/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/05_09vibe_garage_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/in-the-autoblog-garage-2009-pontiac-vibe-gt/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/00_09vibe_garage_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/in-the-autoblog-garage-2009-pontiac-vibe-gt/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/02_09vibe_garage_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/in-the-autoblog-garage-2009-pontiac-vibe-gt/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/03_09vibe_garage_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br />[Source: <a href="http://www.autonews.com/article/20090427/ANA02/904279953/1176">Automotive News</a>, sub. req'd]<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/04/27/pontiac-vibe-to-be-replaced-with-another-shared-toyota-model/">Pontiac Vibe to be replaced with another shared Toyota model?</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:28:00 EST.  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<br />When the original Pontiac Vibe hit dealer showrooms for the 2003 model year, it was a different kind of General Motors vehicle in just about every way. Sure, it wore a Pontiac badge and had that horrible plastic cladding hanging off its sides, but the vehicle's basic shape was unlike anything else in the General's lineup. There was a very good reason for this, as the Vibe is produced by GM's joint venture with Toyota called <a href="http://www.nummi.com/">NUMMI</a>, or the New United Motor Manufacturing Inc. This JV currently produces the Vibe, Corolla and Tacoma pickup for both automakers, and the new Vibe is basically the same vehicle as the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/31/sema-2007-2009-toyota-matrix-unveiled/">2009 Toyota Matrix</a> with a different skin and interior.<br /><br />For 2009, the Vibe loses all that plastic armor but keeps its Toyota ties, receiving the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/16/in-the-autoblog-garage-2009-toyota-corolla-xrs/">recently updated Corolla</a> underpinnings and powertrains. Will the Vibe's many changes make the little Pontiac good enough for prospective buyers to consider again? We took a brand new 2009 Vibe GT for a week-long spin to find out.<br /><br /><br /><div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/in-the-autoblog-garage-2009-pontiac-vibe-gt/low/">Review: 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/in-the-autoblog-garage-2009-pontiac-vibe-gt/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/01_09vibe_garage_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/in-the-autoblog-garage-2009-pontiac-vibe-gt/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/05_09vibe_garage_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/in-the-autoblog-garage-2009-pontiac-vibe-gt/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/00_09vibe_garage_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/in-the-autoblog-garage-2009-pontiac-vibe-gt/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/02_09vibe_garage_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/in-the-autoblog-garage-2009-pontiac-vibe-gt/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/03_09vibe_garage_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><small>All photos Copyright (C)2008 Chris Shunk / Weblogs, Inc.</small> </span><p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/25/in-the-autoblog-garage-2009-pontiac-vibe/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Review: 2009 Pontiac Vibe</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/25/in-the-autoblog-garage-2009-pontiac-vibe/">Review: 2009 Pontiac Vibe</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:09:00 EST.  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Such is the case with GM and Toyota, whose NUMMI plant in Fremont, California, put out 540,000 Toyota Matrixes, Corollas and 123,00 Pontiac Vibes with faulty bolts that hold in the glass on the two front doors. The 660,000 2003-2004 vehicles equipped with power windows are being recalled after 500 complaints, 36 claimed injuries and one crash (?!) were reported. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is calling for both automakers to recall the affected vehicles and replace the faulty bolts at no charge.<br /><br />[Source: <a href="http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080409/ANA02/820898570/1128/rss01&amp;rssfeed=rss01">Automotive News</a> - Sub. Req.]<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/09/recall-watch-toyota-gm-recalling-660-000-vehicles-for-window-d/">Recall Watch: Toyota, GM recalling 660,000 vehicles for window defect</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Wed, 09 Apr 2008 17:27:00 EST.  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<p>Toyota's Matrix wagon, Corolla sedan and its mechanical twin the Pontiac Vibe sport wagon are all in hot water after motorists have begun to issue complaints about their power side-front windows. Reports indicate the windows are getting stuck, making popping noises, and in some cases shattering and injuring passengers. To date, more than 503 complaints have been received by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which is currently looking into the issue. Ultimately, the investigation may trigger a recall affecting 676,747 vehicles manufactured during the 2003 and 2004 model years at NUMMI, the GM-Toyota joint-venture plant that found itself in a pot of hot water after an employee accused her superiors last November of <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/21/joint-gm-toyota-nummi-plant-accused-of-passing-defects/">letting defective vehicles leave the facility</a>. </p>
<p>Interesting to note: This may become the first windows recall that doesn't require PC owners to download a patch. (Hardy har har.)  </p>
<p>[Source: <a href="http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080221/BIZ/802210481/1148/rss25">Detroit News</a>]</p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/21/nhtsa-probing-windows-on-toyota-matrix-corolla-and-pontiac-vib/">NHTSA probing windows on Toyota Matrix, Corolla and Pontiac Vibe</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:59:00 EST.  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But it's possible. Lutz said at the recent Reuters Auto Summit that, no matter what GM thinks of hybrids, the company made a mistake letting Toyota get so far ahead with hybrids such that now the Japanese brand has become practically synonymous with hybrids <em>and</em> is perceived to be atop a green moral high ground. True, there's the Volt, and GM might not be doing anything with Toyota at all and it could just be a rumor. Or GM could surprise us with something completely new -- it wouldn't be the first time.<br /><br />[Source: AutoblogGreen]<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/27/are-gm-and-toyota-working-on-a-hybrid-together/">Are GM and Toyota working on a hybrid together?</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:02:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.autobloggreen.com/2007/11/27/gm-and-toyota-to-make-a-hybrid-together/>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/27/are-gm-and-toyota-working-on-a-hybrid-together/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/1049091/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/27/are-gm-and-toyota-working-on-a-hybrid-together/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>2009 pontiac vibe</category><category>2009PontiacVibe</category><category>gm hybrid</category><category>GmHybrid</category><category>nummi</category><category>nummi plant</category><category>NummiPlant</category><category>pontiac vibe</category><category>pontiac vibe hybrid</category><category>PontiacVibe</category><category>PontiacVibeHybrid</category><category>toyota matrix hybrid</category><category>ToyotaMatrixHybrid</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jonathon Ramsey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:02:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why does the 2009 Pontiac Vibe continue to use Toyota engines?]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/07/why-does-the-2009-pontiac-vibe-continue-to-use-toyota-engines/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/07/why-does-the-2009-pontiac-vibe-continue-to-use-toyota-engines/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/07/why-does-the-2009-pontiac-vibe-continue-to-use-toyota-engines/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/plants-manufacturing/" rel="tag">Plants/Manufacturing</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/tech/" rel="tag">Technology</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/hatchbacks/" rel="tag">Hatchback</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/pontiac/" rel="tag">Pontiac</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2009-pontiac-vibe-gt/476179/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" align="top" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/11/09-vibe-2.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Pontiac officially unveiled the 2009 edition of the Vibe hatchback yesterday, and a question has been raised by <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/06/officially-official-2009-pontiac-vibe-revealed/">several commentors</a> about the powertrain lineup. As we all know, the Vibe shares a platform with the Toyota Corolla and all of its derivatives. The question of why the Vibe uses the Toyota engines rather than GM's own Ecotec lineup was raised during the press conference. After all the 2.4L EcoTec as used in the Cobalt is rated at 173hp and yields EPA numbers of 22/32 mpg according to the 2008 EPA tests. That's 15 hp more, and it bests the 21/27 mpg of the Toyota 2.4 in the Vibe GT. <br /><br />According to a Pontiac spokesman, the deal with Toyota allows GM to provide product performance requirements, and do the styling, final calibration and tuning. The base engineering responsibility falls to Toyota, and they select the major component suppliers and subsystems, including engines. So, as long as GM maintains this relationship with Toyota, they will have limited control over whatever vehicles are produced. When you consider GM's recent products, it may be time for the General to create the next generation Vibe from its own Delta platform instead. Dropping the 260 hp turbo DI 2.0 Ecotec from the HHR SS (and Cobalt SS, and Solstice GXP, and Sky Red Line) into the AWD Vibe might make a pretty sweet alternative to the new Caliber SRT-4 from Dodge. <br /><br />[Source: General Motors]<br /><br /><font size="3" face="Helvetica" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"><div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2009-pontiac-vibe-gt/low/">2009 Pontiac Vibe GT</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2009-pontiac-vibe-gt/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/11/2009pontiacvive_lg017_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2009-pontiac-vibe-gt/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/11/2009pontiacvive_lg024_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2009-pontiac-vibe-gt/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/11/2009_vibe_reveal_21_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2009-pontiac-vibe-gt/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/11/2009_vibe_reveal_22_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2009-pontiac-vibe-gt/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/11/2009_vibe_reveal_29_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div></font><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/07/why-does-the-2009-pontiac-vibe-continue-to-use-toyota-engines/">Why does the 2009 Pontiac Vibe continue to use Toyota engines?</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Wed, 07 Nov 2007 11:01:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/07/why-does-the-2009-pontiac-vibe-continue-to-use-toyota-engines/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/1032249/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/07/why-does-the-2009-pontiac-vibe-continue-to-use-toyota-engines/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>2009 pontiac vibe</category><category>2009-pontiac-vibe-engines</category><category>2009PontiacVibe</category><category>ecotec</category><category>gm toyota relationship</category><category>GmToyotaRelationship</category><category>nummi</category><category>pontiac</category><category>pontiac vibe</category><category>pontiac vibe engines</category><category>PontiacVibe</category><category>PontiacVibeEngines</category><category>vibe</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sam Abuelsamid]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2007 11:01:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO: 2009 Pontiac Vibe drives by early]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/06/video-2009-pontiac-vibe-drives-by-early/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/06/video-2009-pontiac-vibe-drives-by-early/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/06/video-2009-pontiac-vibe-drives-by-early/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/minivans/" rel="tag">Minivan/Van</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/videos/" rel="tag">Videos</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/hatchbacks/" rel="tag">Hatchback</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/pontiac/" rel="tag">Pontiac</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/06/video-2009-pontiac-vibe-drives-by-early/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/11/vibevideo_450.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">click above image to view video</span><br /><br />The 2009 Pontiac Vibe will be officially unveiled at 4:00PM EST today during an event called the Vibe Slam. You can watch the live reveal <a href="http://pontiacunderground.com/vibe">here</a>, but we're on hand in person and will bring back all the material info on Pontiac's new people mover for your perusal. Of course, one could argue that the Vibe was debuted last week at SEMA when Toyota debuted its essential clone, the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/31/sema-2007-2009-toyota-matrix-unveiled/">Corolla Matrix</a>. In fact, aside from appearances, there appear to be hardly any mechanical differences. Returning to the Vibe lineup after a hiatus is an all-wheel-drive option and the GT model. Unfortunately, coupling a power-sapping all-wheel-drive system to the car's tiny top shelf engine, a 154-hp 2.4L four-cylinder, is a recipe for the antithesis of excitement. We'll bring you more official info after the car is unveiled at 4PM, but until then you can watch the 2009 Pontiac Vibe motor along on video thanks to a few clips that snuck onto YouTube early.<br /><br />[Source: GM<a href="http://www.automotoportal.com/article/2009-pontiac-vibe-%28video%29" />]<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/06/video-2009-pontiac-vibe-drives-by-early/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>VIDEO: 2009 Pontiac Vibe drives by early</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/06/video-2009-pontiac-vibe-drives-by-early/">VIDEO: 2009 Pontiac Vibe drives by early</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:07:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/06/video-2009-pontiac-vibe-drives-by-early/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/1031963/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/06/video-2009-pontiac-vibe-drives-by-early/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>2009 Pontiac Vibe</category><category>2009PontiacVibe</category><category>Pontiac</category><category>Pontiac Vibe</category><category>PontiacVibe</category><category>Vibe</category><category>Vibe Slam</category><category>VibeSlam</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[John Neff]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:07:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[<strike>Leaked</strike> Officially Official: 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/09/leaked-2009-pontiac-vibe/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/09/leaked-2009-pontiac-vibe/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/09/leaked-2009-pontiac-vibe/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/la-auto-show/" rel="tag">LA Auto Show</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/hatchbacks/" rel="tag">Hatchback</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/pontiac/" rel="tag">Pontiac</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2009-pontiac-vibe-gt/431567/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/10/x09pn_vb001_opt.jpg" /></a><br /><em>click above image for high-res version</em><br /><br /><a href="http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php?categoryid=10&amp;p2_articleid=668"><span style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 7px;"> <script> var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/business_finance/GMS_First_Look_2009_Pontiac_Vibe_GT'; </script> <script src="http://digg.com/api/diggthis.js"></script></span>The GM Source</a> appears to have scooped the universe with what is apparently the first official shot of the cleaner, cladding-free 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT. Yes, the GT trim level makes its return to the erstwhile Excitement Division, which is slowly, steadily getting its mojo back. We have no info other than the photo and what little detail The GM Source provides on its site, which sadly doesn't include any tech specs. The '09 Vibe will be officially unveiled at the LA Auto Show, and the GT will be joined by an AWD model as well. The Vibe's mechanical sibling, the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/27/2009-toyota-matrix-looks-boo-tiful/">Toyota Matrix</a>, will debut at SEMA later this month. We'll update the Vibe info as more information comes to light. Until then, tell us your thoughts on the redesign in the comments. <br /><br /><strong>UPDATE: </strong>Though it wasn't available before we published this post, the official image from GM has since been released. Click above to see it in high-res. <br /><strong>UPDATE 2:</strong> Follow the jump for GM's ultra-brief press release. The car will arrive in showrooms in early 2008.<br /><br />[Source: The GM Source]<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/09/leaked-2009-pontiac-vibe/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em><strike>Leaked</strike> Officially Official: 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/09/leaked-2009-pontiac-vibe/"><strike>Leaked</strike> Officially Official: 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Tue, 09 Oct 2007 12:19:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php?categoryid=10&amp;p2_articleid=668>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/09/leaked-2009-pontiac-vibe/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/1009017/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/09/leaked-2009-pontiac-vibe/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>2009 pontiac vibe</category><category>2009 pontiac vibe gt</category><category>2009PontiacVibe</category><category>2009PontiacVibeGt</category><category>breaking</category><category>pontiac vibe</category><category>pontiac vibe gt</category><category>PontiacVibe</category><category>PontiacVibeGt</category><category>vibe</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Alex Nunez]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2007 12:19:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[GM pulling ahead production of 2009 Pontiac Vibe]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/19/gm-pulling-ahead-production-of-2009-pontiac-vibe/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/19/gm-pulling-ahead-production-of-2009-pontiac-vibe/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/19/gm-pulling-ahead-production-of-2009-pontiac-vibe/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/hatchbacks/" rel="tag">Hatchback</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/pontiac/" rel="tag">Pontiac</a></p><a href="http://wardsauto.com/ar/gm_speeds_vibe/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" align="top" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/09/x08pn_vb002.jpg" /></a><br /><em>The current 2008 Pontiac Vibe</em><br /><br />One General Motors model that hasn't received much attention lately is the Pontiac Vibe, but that will be changing in the next few months. The current Vibe has been around for six years and shares a platform and assembly line with the Toyota Matrix. Both cars are built at the GM/Toyota NUMMI joint venture in Fremont, California. Toyota has primary engineering responsibility for both cars and is pulling ahead production of the 2009 Matrix because it's unhappy with the sales mix of the current model. Production of both cars should be starting in the first quarter of 2008 and they will probably make their first public appearance at either the L.A. or Detroit auto shows in November or January, respectively. We briefly got a look at some <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/15/spy-shots-2009-pontiac-vibe-almost-uncovered/">spy photos</a> of the new Vibe last month and the basic shape is carried over but still in keeping with other current Pontiac models. The styling, however, is much cleaner without the strakes and cladding of past Pontiacs. <br /><br />[Source: Wards Auto World]<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/19/gm-pulling-ahead-production-of-2009-pontiac-vibe/">GM pulling ahead production of 2009 Pontiac Vibe</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Wed, 19 Sep 2007 09:59:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://wardsauto.com/ar/gm_speeds_vibe/>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/19/gm-pulling-ahead-production-of-2009-pontiac-vibe/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/993080/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/19/gm-pulling-ahead-production-of-2009-pontiac-vibe/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>2009-pontiac-vibe</category><category>pontiac</category><category>pontiac vibe</category><category>PontiacVibe</category><category>vibe</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sam Abuelsamid]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2007 09:59:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spy Shots: Next Pontiac Vibe to be renamed G and debut in New York]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/15/spy-shots-next-pontiac-vibe-to-be-renamed-g-and-debut-in-new-yo/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/15/spy-shots-next-pontiac-vibe-to-be-renamed-g-and-debut-in-new-yo/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/15/spy-shots-next-pontiac-vibe-to-be-renamed-g-and-debut-in-new-yo/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/new-york-auto-show/" rel="tag">New York Auto Show</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/spyphotos/" rel="tag">Spy Photos</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/hatchbacks/" rel="tag">Hatchback</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/pontiac/" rel="tag">Pontiac</a></p><a href="http://www.thecarconnection.com/blog/?p=499"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" align="right" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/03/vibeg.jpg" alt="" /></a>Looks like Pontiac might be losing their Vibe for 2008. And we don't mean the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2006/03/31/pontiac-axes-two-vibe-models/">two versions of the Vibe</a> they already killed off. What will be showing up in its place is likely to be a similar vehicle, but the name will change. In place of "Vibe" we are likely to get a "G" something or other, to fit with the current naming formula being employed within Pontiac. Maybe we will get the VVT-i versions back if they release a GT down the road.<br /><br />There's also a spy photo of the new vehicle courtesy of KGP Photography, and although it is heavily cloaked at the front and rear, you can see a revised side that somehow manages to be different and the same all at once. Think evolution instead of revolution. Rumor has it Toyota will again get its own version of this vehicle, but we aren't sure whether or not it will retain the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2006/10/12/spy-shots-2008-toyota-matrix/">"Matrix"</a> moniker. "Vibe" might be available, if they're interested. <br /><br />[Source: The Car Connection]<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/15/spy-shots-next-pontiac-vibe-to-be-renamed-g-and-debut-in-new-yo/">Spy Shots: Next Pontiac Vibe to be renamed G and debut in New York</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Thu, 15 Mar 2007 18:35:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.thecarconnection.com/blog/?p=499>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/15/spy-shots-next-pontiac-vibe-to-be-renamed-g-and-debut-in-new-yo/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/853606/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/15/spy-shots-next-pontiac-vibe-to-be-renamed-g-and-debut-in-new-yo/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>Pontiac Vibe</category><category>PontiacVibe</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Frank Filipponio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2007 18:35:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pontiac axes two Vibe models]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2006/03/31/pontiac-axes-two-vibe-models/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2006/03/31/pontiac-axes-two-vibe-models/</guid><comments>http://www.autoblog.com/2006/03/31/pontiac-axes-two-vibe-models/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sedans/" rel="tag">Sedan</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/hatchbacks/" rel="tag">Hatchback</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/pontiac/" rel="tag">Pontiac</a></p><a href="http://www.pontiac.com/vibe/"><img alt="" hspace="4" src="http://www.autoblog.com/media/2006/03/vibegt.jpg"align="right" vspace="4" border="1" /></a>Citing expensive changes needed to meet 2007 emissions standards, Pontiacannounced Thursday it is dropping the slow-selling <a href="http://www.pontiac.com/vibe/">Vibe </a>GT (shown) and AWDmodels from its 2007 lineup. The company will continue to offer the base-model Vibe, which is selling fairly well atits sub-$17,000 price point. <br /><br />Vibe sales were up over 9-percent last year, totalling 63,271 units. The caris a product of a GM/Toyota joint venture, in which Toyota provides the 1.8-liter VVT-i engines.<br /><br />The 2007emissions standards were also Pontiac's <strike>excuse </strike>reason for discontinuing the current GTO, which maymake a comeback on a new-design platform. The Vibe GT and AWD models may also be resurrected if the company goes aheadwith a future redesign of the Vibe.<br /><br />[Source: Automotive News]<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2006/03/31/pontiac-axes-two-vibe-models/">Pontiac axes two Vibe models</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Fri, 31 Mar 2006 07:03:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060330/REG/60330029/1003/rss01&amp;rssfeed=rss01>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2006/03/31/pontiac-axes-two-vibe-models/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/604223/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2006/03/31/pontiac-axes-two-vibe-models/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>pontiac vibe</category><category>vibe</category><category>vibe awd</category><category>vibe gt</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Stuart Waterman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2006 07:03:00 EST</pubDate></item></channel></rss>