Your Source For Finding Free Articles On All Your Favorite Topics. / en Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:56:20 GMT /Article/Pontiac_Solstice_and_Saturn_Sky/5476 Tue, 12 May 2009 07:46:17 GMT General Motors' acting CEO Fritz Henderson has said the Wilmington, DE plant that currently produces the Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky could be sold if a buyer was interested in producing the two roadsters. "If someone were to approach [us] with a proposal that made good sense for our people, we'd be open to it," Henderson told Autoweek. The move would ape Chrysler's plan for the Dodge Viper's production facilities, allowing another automaker to take control and continue building the niche... 88911fa8870cdb0e9a2d9b91e3bc692d /Article/New_Pontiac_Solstice/5460 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:51:15 GMT  Get new Pontiac Solstice pricing, specs, dealer rebates, safety ratings and Pontiac Solstice pictures in the Motor Trend new car buyer's guide. With expert reviews and detailed car information, you'll have all you need to make a decision on whether to purchase the new 2009 2010 Pontiac Solstice.But the past two months have been different with the launch of GM’s new Pontiac Solstice roadster which had sales figures double of the newly redesigned 2006 Mazda MX5 Miata. Pontiac Solstice... 961d394ad0d1911be90aa5841b9aea77 /Article/Pontiac_Solstice_GXP_Coupe/5437 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 06:45:13 GMT 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... d31548e67c6d93009ddebac43bcf8fba /Article/2009_Pontiac_G8_GXP_pricing_announced/4866 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:04:05 GMT 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... fec1e7093a0f9e2cde6ea80ed64d8563 /Article/2009_Pontiac_G8_GXP_pricing_announced/4843 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:03:28 GMT 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... d51932790103da4de76dbf0703593c5c /Article/Pontiac_Vibe_and_other_small_cars_making_strides_in_safety_detnews_com_The_Detroit_News/4791 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:21:28 GMT WASHINGTON -- Small cars, which have become more popular with the fluctuation in gas prices, are becoming better equipped to protect motorists in serious crashes, according to tests by the insurance industry. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave top scores on front-end crash tests for several 2009 small cars released Wednesday. Three vehicles -- the Pontiac Vibe and Toyota Matrix, which share the same underpinnings and are considered corporate twins, and the Suzuki SX4 -- also received top... cfc2653532baf2d4f2e3d582a4af5a74 /Article/2009_Pontiac_G8_GXP_Price/4781 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 06:43:09 GMT              It will start at $40 000.Options are a sunroof for $900 and a 6 speed manual for $700.Not cheap for a Pontiac sedan. Even one with over 400hp.The "regular" V8 model with 362hp goes for $32 000. $8000 is quite a lot to pay for not that much more. Plus you can get the G8 for much less right now.GM claims they want to turn Pontiac into a "niche" brand. So I guess the GXP is perfect then. A car that very few... 0bf8a256c1b694c7acc5e61aa5ce4584 /Article/Pontiac_G8_and_Solstice_not_being_canceled/4352 Thu, 4 Dec 2008 15:19:06 GMT Click above for hi-res gallery of the Pontiac G8 GXP Pontiac hopes to clear things up with a post on Pontiac blog regarding the future of its current products, namely the G8 and Solstice. It was just the other day that rumors of the brand's two rear-wheel drive vehicles possible being canceled hit the interwebs, and we dutifully reported on the story as we always do. According to Pontiac, though, those rumors are nothing more than speculation and should not be taken as gospel unless you hear it from the... 6ac7113d7b5e714040327a83a589fbff /Article/Pontiac_G8_GXP_laps_Nurburgring_in_8_30/4092 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:44:17 GMT In comparison, the E60 BMW M5’s record lap is 8:13. That car starts at $85,100 and betters the G8 GXP by 92 HP. The Porsche Boxster S is two seconds slower than the G8, despite weighing over 800 Lbs less and retailing for $15,700 more.So basically, the G8 GXP gives you the performance of a Porsche Boxster S and the practicality of an M5 with the price tag of a Pontiac.[source] 608b37394a20c521f5514da9f38a43e4 /Article/Pontiac_G8_GXP_rumored_to_lap_Nurburgring_in_8_30/4073 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:44:10 GMT After taking a ride in the Pontiac G8 GXP and reading Jonathan's review, our adoration of the Aussie-bred sports sedan continues unabated. Nearly everyone we've talked to about the GXP says the same thing: "budget E39 M5." While the clichéd poor-man's Bimmer trope always causes our eyes to roll back into their sockets, this may be one of the few exceptions. According to Jalop's new reporter, Der Auto Inshiderfahvenberger, the GXP ran around the 'Ring in 8:30 -- a mere two seconds off the E39 M5's... 9ad2b92d36c3e1896ff070529a4f8fc1 /Article/Pontiac_G8_and_Solstice_not_being_canceled/3864 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:30:51 GMT Click above for hi-res gallery of the Pontiac G8 GXP Pontiac hopes to clear things up with a post on Pontiac blog regarding the future of its current products, namely the G8 and Solstice. It was just the other day that rumors of the brand's two rear-wheel drive vehicles possible being canceled hit the interwebs, and we dutifully reported on the story as we always do. According to Pontiac, though, those rumors are nothing more than speculation and should not be taken as gospel unless you hear it from the... 34d903dca365934ad4c302ba47d25966 /Article/LA_AUTO_SHOW_Pontiac_Releases_2009_5_G6_Details/3772 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:12:16 GMT 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... 49754a7b51237e017b5af678e2981c0a /Article/Pontiac_G8_and_Solstice_not_being_canceled/3649 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:48:12 GMT Click above for hi-res gallery of the Pontiac G8 GXP Pontiac hopes to clear things up with a post on Pontiac blog regarding the future of its current products, namely the G8 and Solstice. It was just the other day that rumors of the brand's two rear-wheel drive vehicles possible being canceled hit the interwebs, and we dutifully reported on the story as we always do. According to Pontiac, though, those rumors are nothing more than speculation and should not be taken as gospel unless you hear it from the... 04735ac9670877c3dc2e5c673d445a38 /Article/2009_Pontiac_G8_GXP/3313 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:18:24 GMT 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... d4180878d97203377371e3f57c058ebe /Article/2009_Pontiac_Vibe_Review/3263 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 06:31:25 GMT  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... f0a5f2729795f41a552d0523d6496998 /Article/Pontiac_G8_sport_truck/3262 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:53:53 GMT  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... 6ee01148340da9c55621a3f64c328c8d /Article/Dream_cruiser_2008_Pontiac_G8_is_a_new_muscle_car_for_Woodward/2753 Mon, 26 May 2008 14:49:10 GMT Look out Woodward, a new dream cruiser has arrived: The 2008 Pontiac G8. But this is not a car relegated to hitting the asphalt one week a year with a couple of guys sitting near it in beach chairs reminiscing about days gone by. This is a daily drive that can teach a young cruiser what muscle cars can do when superior handling is mated to a powerful V-8. Brawny and downright mean-looking, the G8 offers rubber-burning fun whether sprinting from stop light to stop light in Woodward tradition or speeding... a75cc3cd00dd39bb04aec452b08baa23 /Article/VIDEO_Another_Pontiac_G8_ad_that_goes_after_our_childhood/2652 Mon, 19 May 2008 11:19:47 GMT Click above to view the video after the jump.If the ad campaign is any indication, those of us born in the late 1970s are the demographic Pontiac's aiming at with the G8. First, there was the Spy Hunter themed TV spot, and now this one, which pays homage to the seminal car-guy experience of zooming around on a carpet in 1/64 scale. Hey, we're cool with that. The G8 GT does induce heart palpitations in many of us who still cling to our battle-scarred collection of now-vintage Matchbox and Hot Wheels cars... 1f5b94b496f256e56bf6c59da25c28ad /Article/Tuned_up_Pontiac_G8_GT/2642 Mon, 19 May 2008 11:19:45 GMT 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... dbb64a09e6e8fdd730fbaa5cb24dc8c0 /Article/Review_2008_Pontiac_G8_GT_on_CarReview_com/2426 Sat, 3 May 2008 09:05:45 GMT "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... f816c3c613f056e75b2724b6478ec0c0 /Article/Mallett_Cars_Turbo_LS7_Pontiac_Solstice/2409 Sat, 3 May 2008 09:05:38 GMT So what does a Pontiac Solstice with a boosted ls7 sound and drive like? Well to put it frankly, it's a sports car for female bodybuilders. [source] 7436a615648be2a62f6d4ab202ffbab9 /Article/In_the_Autoblog_Garage_2008_Pontiac_G8_GT/2180 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:16:07 GMT Click above for high-res gallery of the 2008 Pontiac G8 GTAs a tyke I staged an all-out assault on my parents' better judgment for a G.I. Joe hovercraft. Not three months had passed following their surrender when I ransomed my mischievousness for the next toy my happiness hinged upon. Oh, that hovercraft? Forgotten. The auto industry works the same way. We often convince automakers that we'll buy every cool car they'd make if they would just grow a pair and build 'em. They do their part and then... we... 424bcbe15bc25eff346909412718e858 /Article/Crazy_Rumormill_Spanish_GTA_to_feature_Pontiac_V10/1001 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:14:44 GMT Click above to view the GTA in our gallery Back in February we brought you initial news of the supercar being developed by Formula 3 racing team GTA. The exotic was tipped to be powered by a mid-mounted 700hp V10, however, reports circulating around the internet now suggest that the ten-cylinder powerplant for this vaporware supercar will produce closer to 800hp and be sourced from -- wait for it -- Pontiac. We'll take that one with an overloaded container ship's worth of salt. Last we checked, GM... 8110626026afab4b492c4aa7c069fa72 /Article/Pontiac_Solstice_GXP_Coupe_could_produce_up_to_300_hp/895 Fri, 4 Apr 2008 06:08:32 GMT 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] c929a6e4d370df0c814df6eec6fe6b52 /Article/Pontiac_Solstice_Coupe_to_pack_300_horses/867 Fri, 4 Apr 2008 06:08:24 GMT Click above for high-res live shots of the 2009 Pontiac Solstice CoupeSporting a specific output of 130 horsepower-per-liter, the turbocharged, direct-injected Ecotec four-cylinder from GM that's featured in the Pontiac Solstice GXP, Saturn Sky Redline and SS versions of the Chevy HHR and Cobalt, is already one heck of an accomplishment. But wait... there's more -- power that is. According to Motor Trend, shortly after the Solstice Coupe goes on sale next year, the blown-Ecotec could make 300 horsepower... a6bbd260a6329df12ed69e4a0243b9a8 /Article/Upcoming_Pontiac_Ute_gets_five_stars_in_Australian_crash_test/380 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 04:36:47 GMT For those of you interested in picking up one of the new Pontiac G8 ST utes when they come to the US next year there's good news. In a recent round of ute/pickup crash testing in Australia, the Holden Commodore Ute beat all comers to score five stars. No competitor matched the lofty score. The Ford Ranger-based Mazda BT50 got three stars while the Indian Mahindra pickup only managed two. The Mahindra currently doesn't have airbags, which hurt its scores. Look for that to change before Mahindra launches... e65fac7fc3f7484e006a8610e2f495ea /Article/No_V6_for_the_Pontiac_Solstice_Coupe/293 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:27:21 GMT 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... df393f290b17355e31466bead3d5cf12 /Article/Pontiac_wins_big_on_NCAA_contract/265 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:35:09 GMT Sixteen teams are fighting to win the NCAA men's college basketball crown, but one automotive nameplate already could be called a winner: Pontiac. The official car sponsor of the NCAA basketball, football and baseball championships, Pontiac will reach tens of millions of people during the three-week basketball tournament as it promotes its new G8 sports sedan and its recently redesigned Vibe compact crossover. According to CBS, the regional matchups last year drew 9.2 million viewers. The televised... 7b26bd4cccb2f71948602b8175e1d231 /Article/2009_Pontiac_Vibe_is_a_fresh_look_at_a_5_door_hatchback/81 Sat, 22 Mar 2008 19:54:32 GMT Spring begins precisely at 1:48 a.m. Thursday. We've shuddered at the lion's roar announcing March's arrival, and now we can almost taste the minted rack of lamb served up upon its departure. Out of all the months of the year, March leaves the worst first impression. But if you give it a few weeks -- and try the green suds halfway through -- things will be looking up before you know it. The 2009 Pontiac Vibe is the March of new cars. Without the hangover on the 18th. My first impression of the... 6fda0289ac045c1b698bb256e93183bd