Articles tagged with: Pontiac
Former GM vice-chairman offers an insider’s look at a once proud industry.
Bob Lutz is one of the most colorful, if not controversial figures in the automotive industry today. Although he officially retired from General Motors …
General Motors is now four brands strong with Cadillac, Buick, GMC and Chevrolet serving its customers in North America. Saturn, Hummer and Pontiac were shut down following the company’s historic bankruptcy filing and restructuring in …
Pontiac has had mixed success over the years living up to its mainstream performance car billing, as parent General Motors has allocated more money and resources to Chevrolet than for its sporty brand. That neglect …
Never mind that Pontiac is a goner and that Saab, Saturn and Hummer will actually precede Pontiac as brands that have left the GM fold or are closed down. GM will be getting rid of …
Word that General Motors is about to announce the complete shut down of the Pontiac brand instead of paring it back is disappointing news to say the least. Given that GM is in precarious financial …
All right now, no laughing. Probably the easiest part to swap out in a car is the air filter. A quick pop of the hood and the loosening of a couple of clamps or a …
Inasmuch there are some people who would like to see General Motors survive as currently arranged, the likelihood that the company will be restructured through bankruptcy court has never been greater. Indeed, the Obama administration …
When GM released the Pontiac G8 last spring, I was thrilled to see that the automaker had finally given the brand a car worthy of the Pontiac name. The G8 is a bold, strong, rear …
Pontiac’s fortunes have been eclipsed over the past several decades by Chevrolet, as GM continues to pour new models and money into its best selling brand. As GM’s performance division, Pontiac has keenly felt the …
A not so new Pontiac model will be making its way to the market in Spring 2009, and if you think you’ve seen the car before, you’re right.
Pontiac G3 and the Chevrolet Aveo
Currently being sold …
General Motors, one of the largest and oldest automakers in the world, celebrated its centennial anniversary on September 16, 2008.
The company was founded by William Durant, the owner of the then five year old Buick …
GM has been pushing a major publicity campaign this year in part to keep people informed about where the company is heading, what new products are being planned, and how the company is doing. GM’s …
General Motors is hemorrhaging cash and losing market share in the face of a stiff economic downturn and because of a fleet top heavy with trucks, SUVs, and large cars. The company has several bright …
