The American automaker Chevrolet has paused shipments of finished vehicles to dealers due to a parts shortage. In addition, the company has temporarily stopped accepting new orders and halted production of these models. This update comes from motor1.com, which notes the impact on availability and scheduling for Corvette shipments.
At the Bowling Green, Kentucky plant, hundreds of incomplete Chevrolet Corvettes are reportedly piling up on site. Most of these pending builds are missing an aerodynamic body kit crafted from carbon fiber, a component that is not yet available for installation. This backlog underscores how supply gaps can stall a highly anticipated model even when assembly lines are running. (Motor1)
One innovative workaround cited by a customer involves Chevrolet releasing a batch of vehicles without certain carbon fiber parts and providing a price reduction to buyers. This approach enabled faster delivery to some customers and helped reduce warehouse inventory, effectively accelerating the flow of cars through distribution channels despite the shortage. (Motor1)
There is no timetable announced for when Chevy’s Corvette line at the Bowling Green plant will be able to resume the normal parts supply and complete production with all standard components. (Motor1)
Earlier reports also mentioned Geely beginning pre-orders for a new model, the Coolray, with prices starting around 2.6 million rubles. (Motor1)