Aveo's future uncertain. Will GM keep or drop the name for North America?

[petrified.rabbit]

I most likely won't buy a non daewoo built aveo anyhow. It's the only chevy I had that was not their typical people mover build quality.

I'm not cynical or anything about the aveo. Just the business practices of the big 3 and also recognizing the fact that every manufacturer neglects the us (sometimes Canadian) market with a certain premonition that the cars won't sell here.

[screech985]

i read in USA Today article that the aveo is going to be no longer made in Korea... GM and the Unions have agreed on a non-union work force that will build new sub-compact cars out of Michigan. it will kinda be the aveo, but because they want to build them in the USA now they are changing the name.

[Avezoh]

I wrote 'GM. I strongly oppose the notion that built here means the car is doomed and negating it as substandard because it will be built here also defies my understanding.

Reading a few articles speculating on or drawing an unsubstantiated conclusion that a name change is afoot as though it's already a statement of fact isn't convincing. Show me the proof, otherwise I look forward to GM building the US built A V E O in 2012, alongside the upcoming Buick Verano, which incidently, in Spanish, means summer. Next summer, you know, alongside the "desire" to build interest in smaller cars. Like a better Aveo.

And if they chose a new name what would it be? Viva? The name that Bob Lutz very publically deep-sixed over a year ago? So now that he's retired they'll reverse his no nonsense, common sense approach? Really? That would be bright.

I ain't justifying this segment with any more attention. Blather away boys, if you so desire.



Steve

[Z34guy]

i read in USA Today article that the aveo is going to be no longer made in Korea... GM and the Unions have agreed on a non-union work force that will build new sub-compact cars out of Michigan. it will kinda be the aveo, but because they want to build them in the USA now they are changing the name.

You're a little late to the party. Use the search function. The topic's already been covered here. The cars will be built at the new Lake Orion Assembly Plant in Michigan.

[Monzaveo]

We know they wont be calling it the Vega. - too bad in my opinion. But the journalistic press slanders that car any chance they get.. it's as easy as picking on the runt of a litter.

And the same with the Monza, just not so bad. even GM act's like they never heard of the car. (probably because they'll never make something so irresonsible ever again [ a V8 engine on 13" tires?? Yikes!] ) Yet the tear- drop side window profile showed up on the Cav, and the Cobalt.

It's ok though, I think both names are a little to odd, for the masses. Then again...Aveo is too -Ahveeo/aVAYO.

[NYChevoo]

You know why dont we just wait and see what happens instead of speculating?

[Z34guy]

You know why dont we just wait and see what happens instead of speculating?

because speculation is fun. keeps the masses entertained.

[NYChevoo]

because speculation is fun. keeps the masses entertained.

You do make a good point!

[AveoJoe]

Gentra (Aveo sedan) Gentrax (Aveo5) at GM Daewoo

[tidus10]

We know they wont be calling it the Vega.

that woulda been epic! i would remove the e and put the A in its place and hop in the ol' Vag for a ride :-p