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Pontiac G8 to be cut after single product cycle?

Rumors surrounding the uncertain future of Pontiac have begun to step up intensity despite a revamped product lineup and a sporty new direction. Cars like the Solstice roadster and G8 saloon have ignited interest in the brand but there is mounting speculation that both these models could be axed...

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2009 Pontiac G8 GXP officially rated at 415hp

2009 Pontiac G8 GXP officially rated at 415hp

General Motors’ performance flagship for the Pontiac G8 range, the all-new 2009 GXP saloon, will arrive in showrooms in the first half of next year with a 415hp (309kW)... September 8, 2008 by 


 
GM shelves plans for Kappa II platform?

GM shelves plans for Kappa II platform?

General Motors first introduced its compact RWD Kappa platform in 2006 with the launch of the Pontiac Solstice (pictured in Coupe form) and the Saturn Sky/Opel GT. Despite... September 2, 2008 by 


 
Pontiac most likely to get first Volt variant

Pontiac most likely to get first Volt variant

General Motors is investing hundreds of millions of dollars and thousands of man hours to develop the E-Flex powertrain for the upcoming Volt plug-in hybrid vehicle, so to... August 29, 2008 by 


 
Full RWD lineup ruled out for Pontiac

Full RWD lineup ruled out for Pontiac

Pontiac has suffered in the past becuase of its ties with General Motors' other subsidiaries, giving the brand a mixed image. On one hand, it offers sporty, RWD vehicles such... August 25, 2008 by 


 
Update: Pontiac G8 ST to feature direct-injection V6

Update: Pontiac G8 ST to feature direct-injection V6

Update: Known as a ute in its homeland of Australia, the 2010 Pontiac G8 sport truck has officially been named the G8 ST in its adoptive American home. Revealed earlier this... August 18, 2008 by 


 
Update: Pontiac G3 likely ruled out for U.S.

Update: Pontiac G3 likely ruled out for U.S.

Update: The Chevrolet Aveo's clone, the Pontiac G3, won't be part of GM's North American lineup, despite already being sold in Canada and Mexico. A Pontiac representative... August 3, 2008 by 


 
GM considering more XFE efficiency models

GM considering more XFE efficiency models

Following a trend started by a number of European carmakers, GM recently revealed a new ‘XFE’ (E)Xtra Fuel Economy labeling system which debuted on the 2008... July 2, 2008 by 


 
Update: Pontiac confirms no manual gearbox for 2009 G8 GT

Update: Pontiac confirms no manual gearbox for 2009 G8 GT

Update: Rumors circulating around the web have indicated the 2009 Pontiac G8 GT was to receive a six-speed Tremec manual transmission option, but the official word from... June 24, 2008 by 


 
GM to shed further 18,657 workers through buyouts

GM to shed further 18,657 workers through buyouts

Update: GM has confirmed that an additional 18,657 employees will be cut from its workforce through the use of buyouts and retirement incentives, and about half of these will... June 19, 2008 by 


 
Kappa-based Breckland Beira V8 roadster

Kappa-based Breckland Beira V8 roadster

This month’s Motorexpo at London’s Canary Wharf saw the reveal of a new British-built roadster based around GM’s Kappa platform, which underpins cars like... June 2, 2008 by 


 
APS twin turbo kit pumps Pontiac G8 to 557hp

APS twin turbo kit pumps Pontiac G8 to 557hp

The performance bargain that is the Pontiac G8 is very nearly unparalleled in the American market. Eschewing the 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' maxim for one more... May 13, 2008 by 


 
Holden HRT 427 concept sells for A$920,000

Holden HRT 427 concept sells for A$920,000

A Monaro enthusiast in Australia has dropped close to a million Aussie dollars (US$846,236) on a high-performance concept car developed by Holden’s in-house tuner HSV... April 4, 2008 by 


 
Pontiac mulls G8 GXP Coupe based on Holden concept

Pontiac mulls G8 GXP Coupe based on Holden concept

Last month Holden celebrated its 60th anniversary with the unveiling of the Coupe60 concept car, a two door version of the VE Commodore sedan that many suspect will... April 1, 2008 by 


 
Pontiac unveils 2009 Solstice Coupe

Pontiac unveils 2009 Solstice Coupe

On show at this week’s New York Auto Show is a brand new coupe version of the Pontiac Solstice that will go on sale early next year in both standard and performance GXP... March 18, 2008 by 


 
NHTSA launches probe on Solstice and Sky brakes

NHTSA launches probe on Solstice and Sky brakes

After receiving 40 complaints that the brakes on Pontiac Solstice GXP and Saturn Sky Red Line vehicles did not operate properly, the NHTSA is launching an initial... March 10, 2008 by 


 
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