As reported to basically all potential SS buyers in forums today by Autoguide and GMinsidernews via G8board
G8 Production of the Holden Commodore-based Chevrolet SS began last month, but the production run could be interrupted soon.
GM’s Holden division has threatened to halt vehicle production in Australia if the government doesn’t commit to fresh subsidies within two months. While it might seem easy to ignore an issue on the other side of the world, there are implications for the U.S. car market.
Chevrolet spokesperson Afaf Farah confirmed that the SS entered production in August, but declined to comment on how long the limited volume vehicle will be in production. Even in the unlikely event that production of the SS starts and ends before the two-month deadline, the Caprice PPV would be affected. General Motors currently has three operational factories in Australia.
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The first shipment of SS sedans is expected to arrive later this year, likely with fewer than 1,000 cars according to past reports. Chevrolet has roughly 3,000 stores in the U.S., so even if production isn’t impeded, you don’t stand very good chance of seeing the 415-hp sedan at a stoplight.
Farah refused to comment on production volumes or when the current SS manufacturing run might end.
Looks like nobody's driving this bus? GMH needs to engage a strong PR plan to at least limit damage control from Chinese whispers... Else 'news reports' like this become self-fulfilling prophecy!
