Yes, there is one US-made car in the last 10 years that is already highly collectible. It’s the 2009-2010 Pontiac Solstice coupe. Did you know that Pontiac made a Solstice coupe? We’ve never seen one in the wild which makes sense when you find there were only 1,266 ever made. The Solstice coupe was one …
Full disclosure; the Trans-Am Firebird is one of my all-time favorite cars. This will not be unbiased, and I make no guarantee that this will be overly factual. It will, however, talk about an incredibly rad muscle car conversion so cool that James Dean and The Fonz together might be nervous to try this bird …
This week’s Rusty Monday brings not so much rusty as ridiculous vehicles for your perusal. These oddities will hopefully never again haunt the highways and byways of the US. They are all a testament to people having too much time on their hands. Rust in peace, oh ye brave but butchered beasts. Barris Eldorette Corvette …
Aztek notwithstanding, Pontiac’s enduring legacy is one of muscle cars. And not just classic ones, but early-2000s models like the GTO and G8 GXP. Jay Leno has already shown his appreciation for vintage Pontiacs. But in a recent video, he takes a look at something more modern: a 2002 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6. The …
Will GM bring back Pontiac? No, it won’t. Winding out of Pontiac franchises cost GM billions of dollars. It was a desperate move to help save the corporation from its bankruptcy woes. But now that it is gone GM wouldn’t suddenly bring it back. But that is not what this is about. It’s about the …
Remember Pontiac? A General Motors brand, the Pontiac badge graced legends such as the Trans Am and GTO. It was once one of the best-selling car brands in the United States. But it couldn’t stay afloat with declining sales, market changes, the 2008 financial crisis, and the brutal restructuring at GM at the time. The …
In the automobile industry, car and SUV prices just keep climbing. But some consumers are searching for a nice daily driver that will get from A to B without great cost or worry. The appeal of a good used car or SUV for under $10,000 is undeniable. Here are the models that Consumer Reports recommends …
Are you longing for the days when V8 engines reigned supreme in the power department? Are you annoyed that turbocharged four-cylinder engines are now the norm? Then you should look into a 2005 Pontiac GTO. It might be an older, used car, but it will bring back the nostalgia of old-school muscle mixed with new(ish) …
Many people when they think of rusty old cars think of those old desert dogs that you used to see traveling to Las Vegas or jumping dunes on your ATV. A lot of those old hulks have been dragged off to help clean up the desert environment. But, there still are those examples of bullet …
The Pontiac Solstice is one of the most underrated sports cars on the used car market. They are fun to drive, sporty, and surprisingly rare. In fact, they are all around great cars, and maybe not for all of the reasons you would expect. But, is a Pontiac Solstice actually worth buying? The Pontiac Solstice …
So what do Snoop Dogg, a Chrysler Cordoba, and a Gas Chamber Green ’57 Chevy have in common? It was recently Snoop Dogg’s birthday, or “C-Day,” and so he gifted himself a lowrider Dodge Cordoba with T-tops, and a custom 1957 Chevy. Then the rapper went about personalizing them further to his liking. The day …
The Pontiac Fiero was a wedge-shaped, mid-engine, economy, sporty car. It was introduced in the early 1980s to much fanfare. Then the cars started catching fire. Pontiac addressed the fire concerns, but the public had a long memory of the episodes. So, Pontiac kept improving the car to overcome the old bad press and make the Fiero more …
What started out as the American car revenge on Japanese economical, front-wheel-drive, four-cylinder sedans quickly turned into a mess. GM, Ford, and Chrysler had never attempted to do this type of car. A car with maximum space, small size, and a high degree of quality. We guess it could only do two as the quality …
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Just because somebody finds something that catches their eye does not mean that the next person will find the same object as transfixing. Macaroni and Cheese is not loved by everybody. The same can be said for the Yugo and the Pontiac Aztek. The two vehicles were …
A daily driver doesn’t have to break the bank. Though buying a brand new car is exciting, it’s not always the most practical choice. If you want good car that can get from A to B safely and reliably but that isn’t too expensive, you might find yourself looking at used car options. For under …
What is even more amazing than the oxidation of metal is the swallowing by Mother Nature. It’s both oxidation and consummation. You know, when you see some wasted hulk buried past the axles. That’s Rusty Monday! They’re so far gone you marvel at the idea that this car has been sitting here so long the …
All of these lists are subjective, but we’re sure you’ll agree with most of these “Most Hated” selections. If there is a common thread among these selections it is that most are from the era when “downsizing” was thought to be the answer. But the Detroit 3’s idea of downsizing meant cheap, crappy, and ugly. …
When it comes to buying cars on the used car market we typically think of small sedans like the Nissan Sentra or even maybe classic cars like an older Cadillac. Either way, we are typically looking for a specific car, or a handful of cars as options and aren’t thinking about straying from those ideas. …
Since the end of production, Pontiac cars have become less and less common on the roads, and many drivers are grateful for that. In their time, Pontiac did develop and mass-produce many fun and well-loved cars, like the Firebird. It might be easy to hate on their most dangerous car, the Fiero, but at least …
Remember that enormous flood in central Michigan last week? The flood ripped through several towns laying waste to everything in its path. In the middle of this mess was a shop and museum called Fieros Forever. Owner Tim Evans lost almost everything in the floods. What was able to be recovered is now available. For …
As soon as the Pontiac brand was killed you knew the Solstice coupe would someday be highly collectible. That’s because Pontiac had just started producing them. When Pontiac’s run was over only 1,200 Solstice coupes had been made. Have you ever seen one in the wild? It seems like few of them became transportation. Instead, …
The Pontiac Solstice is an underrated cool and fun two-door sports car that seems to be forgotten by time. They are uncommon enough to make them interesting, but can you make one a daily drive? The Solstice is comfortable The Pontiac Solstice is overall a comfortable car. It wasn’t designed to be luxurious or fast, …
Does this 1964 Pontiac look familiar to you. It shouldn’t. Pontiac made only two of these 1964 Banshee XP-333 concepts. That’s right, two. This one and a white convertible. Now, a Kia dealer in Connecticut is selling the one-only coupe for $750,000. And that price is discounted according to the ad, which says the market …
For better or for worse, automakers take plenty of risks when it comes to exterior design. Sometimes the funky styling pays off, and other times it just doesn’t. We’ve gathered a few of the ugliest cars ever made over the last 50 years, most of which are no longer in production. The Pontiac Aztek The …
In 2002, Pontiac brought the Solstice to the Detroit Auto Show. Then they sat back and watched the crowds to see if there would be any interest in their little roadster. Luckily for Pontiac, they struck a chord with showgoers. There was so much interest generated in the Solstice that Pontiac decided to produce it as quickly as …
One might recall that in the early 1980s, Pontiac introduced the Fiero. It was a mid-engine, four-cylinder, small, two-seater car. When the Pontiac stopped producing the Fiero, there was a gap in its lineup. The customers of the niche started to look elsewhere. It was 2002 before Pontiac would try to fill that two-seater gap …
By 2006 the Mazda MX-5 Miata had become the benchmark for affordable roadsters in the United States. It had been on the market for over twenty years, with competitors disappearing in its wake. Then, the Pontiac Solstice appeared on the scene. Shoppers suddenly were forced to consider Miata versus Solstice before making a choice. Miata Debut The …
In the early 1980s, Pontiac had lost its way a bit. It was dealing with new smog regulations and realizing that the buying public was leaning toward smaller and more fuel-efficient vehicles. In contrast, Pontiac was used to making larger vehicles and pushing the message that V8 power is the king. So, Pontiac would set out to …
What has bland looks, a reliable Toyota engine, and goes 0-60 in 10 seconds? No, we’re not talking about a Prius, or any other Toyota, for that matter. We’re talking about the Pontiac Vibe! Yes, the Toyota Matrix in American clothing. It’s long gone, but with currently affordable used-car pricing, is it worth it to …
The SUV is dominating not only America but all over the globe. It is such a huge segment now that most US vehicle manufacturers have dumped their car lines to make more SUVs and pickups. Nobody saw that coming except the beancounters. They saw the rise and decided it was more profitable to make SUVs …
The Knight Industries Two Thousand car, more commonly known as KITT, was the automotive star in the television series Knight Rider from the early 1980s. As is common with television productions, multiple cars were used for the series. So, over 20 cars were eventually acquired and modified appropriately for their role either as the hero …
The new 2021 Genesis G80 midsize sedan marketers are very proud of its new signature “two lines” lighting. It’s the main topic when journos gather to hear Genesis promoters wax on about the amazing features of the G80. Genesis designers were so proud of it they sprinkled the two lines feature all around the G80s …
When it comes to buying new cars, safety is usually a huge factor for buyers. Whether you’re looking to purchase a new or used car, safety is usually one thing no one is willing to sacrifice. These days, though, cars have gotten incredibly safe. At least as long as you wear your seatbelt. But if …
The Pontiac Aztek is an infamous SUV for many reasons. Love it or hate it, the Aztek made quite a splash, were any models actually worth buying?
General Motors makes decisions in a time/space netherworld we mortals know nothing about. While we look upon many of its historic brands with reverence, it looks to them as only names bonked onto an ever devolving line of subcompact mushmobiles. What once stood for performance, style, engineering excellence, or desirable transportation in its simplest form, …
The devastating loss of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and the seven others who died in the helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, on January 26, 2020, affected sports fans throughout the world. Bryant touched so many lives both on and off the court. As he entered his post-NBA second act, he became an …
It’s been called one of the ugliest cars ever. It failed to meet its sales goals, even after its redesign. And it’s arguably the best example of how badly General Motors understood its customers in the early 2000s. Yes, the Pontiac Aztek has always been an easy target for criticism, a lot of it deserved. …
For years, the Pontiac Aztek has been the butt of many jokes in the automotive press. Often recognized as a top contender for the “ugliest car award,” General Motors is unceremoniously credited with creating the eyesore of the new millennium. With exterior styling resembling a Toyota Prius on PEDs, the Aztek donned a face that …
Pontiac has made some truly beloved cars over the years. Despite going out of business there is still a big following for the brand.
The Pontiac Firebird is an iconic American muscle car. What’s the story behind it and when did Pontiac stop producing it?
It’s always fun to look back and see what some of our favorite American cars sold for new, and what that same price would be in 2019 dollars. Actually, it might make you sick to see what some prized classic cars would cost today. Of course, new cars have electronics, much tighter tolerances, three-stage paint, …
You can make an old muscle car roar back to life, and these muscle cars have replacement components that are more available.
We’ll start out by saying there will be a lot of debate about this list of the fastest muscle cars of the 1960s and 1970s. Part of the problem comes from the special cars manufacturers back-doored to racers, where 30 or maybe 50 of them were produced. Should they be on this list? How about …
Chevy’s mid-engine Corvette was an instant sensation, but this wasn’t GM’s first mid-engine sports car. Back in the 80s, GM introduced the Pontiac Fiero, a mid-engined sports car that was supposed to be a unique and cool innovation for the time. Although the Fiero didn’t survive long due to some poor manufacturing on GM’s part, we …
