2009 Pontiac G8 GXP
Pontiac's growing GXP lineup has just gained a flagship. The enthusiast division will show a higher-performing G8 at the 2008 New York auto show.The baddest Holden-turned-Pontiac gets GM's 6.2-liter LS3 small-block V-8, producing 402 hp and 402 lb-ft of torque - 41 hp and 17 lb-ft more than the L76-powered G8 GT. Pontiac predicts a 0-to-60-mph time of 4.7 seconds, with the quarter mile taking 13.0 seconds at 108 mph.The GXP comes with the six-speed automatic transmission found in the G8 GT but adds a...

2009 Pontiac Vibe Review
 Introduction In the past, small wagons were practical and affordable and not much more. If you wanted driving excitement, you were pretty much out of luck. The Pontiac Vibe, however, was one of the first entries in a new class of tall, compact sport wagons to change all that. Sure, it had the practical parts covered via an elevated driving position, remarkable passenger room, a versatile cargo area and impressive fuel economy. But it also had sporty styling, respectable performance and a...

No V6 for the Pontiac Solstice Coupe
When Pontiac unveiled the Solstice Coupe at the New York Auto Show they announced it will be powered by a standard 2.4L Ecotec four-cylinder engine that generates 173 hp, and the GXP version with a 2.0L turbocharged Ecotec engine with 260 hp. Back then we all expected more powerful versions to be announced at a later date. But Jose Gonzalez, the creative lead designer of the vehicle, denied any rumors about a more powerful Solstice Coupe."GM plans to offer more engine choices than what is currently...

Review: 2008 Pontiac G8 GT on CarReview.com
"What’s most right about the G8 are the essentials for a luxury sports sedan - a big, powerful V8, taught, sinewy suspension, perfectly centered weight distribution and of course, rear-wheel drive. But what’s even more intriguing about the G8 is something that no other V8 luxury sports sedan can currently claim - a sub $30,000 sticker price."    Article keywords : Pontiac GTO, Pontiac Solstice, Pontiac Firebird, Pontiac Grand Prix, Pontiac Trans Am, Pontiac...

Pontiac G8 sport truck
 The G8 sport truck blends the sporty handling of a performance coupe with the cargo capabilities of a light truck.Pontiac says the 2010 G8 sport truck is "creating an all-new segment in the North American market." Has it forgotten GM's own Chevy El Camino and Ford's Ranchero that was produced in various forms from the 1950s through the '80s? Officials went on to say the G8 sport truck "blends the sporty handling of a performance coupe with the cargo capabilities of a light...

Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe
It is said, "Bad news is best delivered at the earliest opportunity and in the greatest possible detail." That's where our story begins.Pontiac first teased the notion of a coupe version of its Solstice roadster concept at the Detroit auto show in 2002. Slow-forward seven years and it's finally here, in naturally aspirated and turbocharged, 260-horsepower GXP form. That original 2002 design study was a fixed roof hatchback, somewhat similar to a BMW {{{Z4}}} coupe. On its way to production...

LA AUTO SHOW: Pontiac Releases 2009.5 G6 Details
Pontiac has announced that it is ringing in the new year with a fresh look for its best-selling line of G6 mid-size vehicles. Additional fuel-saving powertrain options, more aggressive exterior styling, and a sleek new instrument panel highlight the 2009.5 model G6, which will begin arriving in Pontiac dealerships in January. “The G6 has always been one of our most important vehicles and has been Pontiac’s number-one seller since it was launched in 2004,” said Susan Docherty, vice...

Tuned-up Pontiac G8 GT
Australian tuning company APS Engineering has worked on Pontiac G8 GT and is ready to present the results of their work. The company has worked for 25 years on turbocharging and intercooling and has the newest and most advanced technologies. So, it is not a surprise Pontiac has the latest water-turbochager technology and the largest bar and plate intercooler. The turbocharging system is placed under the chassis. This helps to ensure consistent performance and make the life of the engine longer. With all...

2009 Pontiac G8 GXP pricing announced
GM has just announced the pricing on the 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP which will arrive in showrooms in February 2009. The rear-wheel-drive sport sedan with 415-hp will start at $39,995 including a $1,700 gas-guzzler tax and $685 destination chargers.The 2009 G8 GXP comes standard with a 6-speed automatic transmission but a 6-speed manual is available for an extra $695. A sunroof is optional with a price-tag of $900.Fuel-economy for the 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP is rated at 13/20 mpg city/highway. Just a side note...

Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe could produce up to 300-hp
GM has already confirmed that it has no plans to offer a V6 or all-wheel-drive in the new Pontiac Solstice Coupe. Power comes from a base 2.4L Ecotec 4-cylinder engine producing 173hp and a GXP version powered by a 2.0L turbocharged Ecotec that produces 260hp.However, MotorTrend is claiming that the turbo Ecotec is capable of more, 40 more horses that is. The trendy guys are saying that the Solstice GXP coupe could be advertised at...[source]