After confirming the temporary closure of the São José dos Campos factory between the 12th and 23rd of June, GM announced a 10-day interruption in activities at the Gravataí plant, in Rio Grande do South.
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This pause will have a direct impact on the production of the Chevrolet Onix, one of the most popular cars in Brazil, which sells well in both the hatchback and sedan categories, including the Onix Plus model.
According to the local Metallurgists Union, as in São José dos Campos, the reason announced by the automaker for this temporary interruption is the low demand for new cars in the Marketplace.
According to information from the manufacturer, the reasons given for this reduction in sales include the interest rate, which remains high in the country. In addition, they are also generated, mainly, from the expectation generated by the possibility of a reduction in the prices of
vehicles.This expectation is due to the government's incentive package to stimulate the return of the popular car.
The expectation for a reduction in the prices of zero-kilometer cars has also caused inconvenience for shopkeepers in the country. Some of them have already started to receive purchase cancellations due to government announcements.
The vice-president himself, Geraldo Alckmin, who is also Minister of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services, was the one who raised expectations. Onix fits within the cars of up to R$ 120 thousand that can be impacted by the possible reduction of taxes in the sector.
Consumers who want to buy a new Onix should not worry, as there is still a good stock of the vehicle. For some specialists, the stoppages can be a way of putting pressure on the government for a decisive position.
