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Toyota to build Prius for GM...?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by pr0230, Aug 8, 2009.

  1. pr0230

    pr0230 Junior Member

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    Since the NUMMI plant will not be producing the Pontiac VIBE... Why wouldn't toyota use the capacity there to produce Prius's for toyota or a Prius's for GM under a New name....

    Heck , there is capacity, no more shipping from Japan... I would buy one...

    I think this is a good idea, and wonder why it has not been proposed!
     
  2. adamace1

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    I think it was. There is another thread on here about it. I think GM didn't want to do it.
     
  3. cossie1600

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    Not sure what Toyota can benefit from licensing the car out.