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Some Say The Stig Lives In Texas [LOLCars]

19 Nov 2009 12:00:00 PST

Written by Matt Hardigree
All we know is he's driving a Holden-badged Pontiac GTO in Austin, Texas. (Hat tip to Tim!)

Original story at Jalopnik .

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Oakland County judge blocks sale of Silverdome

17 Nov 2009 22:00:00 PST

An Oakland Circuit judge Wednesday temporarily blocked the recent sale of the Pontiac Silverdome and ordered attorneys to submit additional pleadings in the case.

Original story at DetNews.com .

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06 Pontiac G6 makes a noise when driving slow or turning.

17 Nov 2009 11:38:35 PST

Written by tarvw
The car has about 43,000 miles on it. It is a lease. Just about a week or two ago it started making a noise, similar to what I would assume would sound like when someone had a flat tire. It almost sounds like a rolling noise, but I guess like a rubbing kind of noise. Front and rear brakes are less 3 month...

Original story at Edmunds Answers .

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2004 Pontiac Aztek. I am attempting to change the crankshaft sensor on the front of the engine.

10 Nov 2009 10:05:10 PST

Written by tiger1964
I used an impact wrench to remove the bolt but I can not get a puller straight on the pulley to pull it. Also, where is the other crankshaft sensor located? Any help would be appreciated.

Original story at Edmunds Answers .

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By the Numbers - October 2009: Green is Growing Edition

03 Nov 2009 15:39:00 PST

Written by John Neff
Their success shouldn't overshadow the rest of the industry, though, which includes many players surprisingly high on our chart. All four "Core" brands of General Motors (Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac and GMC) posted positive numbers, and GM as a whole, which still counts sales from "non...

Original story at Autoblog .

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GM to Offer Free Oil Changes to Pontiac, Saturn Owners

31 Oct 2009 19:14:13 PDT

Written by David Thomas
You read that right. General Motors wants to make sure current Pontiac and Saturn owners consider a new GM vehicle for their next car purchase by offering free oil changes at a Chevy, Buick or GMC dealer. That way the freebie takers will peruse new GM products from brands the company didn’t ki...

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Pontiac news and blogs - November 21, 2009

21 Nov 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit Pontiac news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• Andrew2614 writes about the 1997 Pontiac Bonneville -- by Andrew2614 from What's new on CarGurus
• Cabrio_5665 writes about the 1969 Pontiac Firebird -- by Cabrio_5665 from What's new on CarGurus
• Corsica_137 writes about the 2000 Pontiac Grand Am -- by Corsica_137 from What's new on CarGurus
• Is it worth replacing a head gasket on a 1995 Pontiac Bonneville with 109k on it? -- by cpldutch from Edmunds Answers - Latest Open Questions
• Aerostar_328 writes about Mannix Chevrolet Pontiac Inc -- by Aerostar_328 from What's new on CarGurus
• I have a 2000 Pontiac Firebird convertible. Reading lights on mirror and two in back side pan don't work. How do I get them to work? -- by clw716 from Edmunds Answers - Latest Open Questions
• Forum Wars: “Talk Smack, Then Hit the Track” [Forum Wars] -- by Rob Krider from Jalopnik
• 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. Where is the neutral control switch located and how do I know if it is bad before replacing? -- by supernova822 from Edmunds Answers - Latest Open Questions
• My 2000 Pontiac Montana is leaking anti-freeze from between the transmission and the engine. What could it be? -- by porky71trucker from Edmunds Answers - Latest Open Questions
• Previa_151 writes about the 2001 Pontiac Grand Am -- by Previa_151 from What's new on CarGurus

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Oakland County keeps coveted AAA bond rating

08 Oct 2009 12:34:00 PDT

Pontiac -- Wall Street has reaffirmed Oakland County's AAA bond rating on $12.88 million in debt for the construction of a new district court building.

Original story at DetNews.com .

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 10.7.09

07 Oct 2009 17:20:00 PDT

Written by Damon Lavrinc
DeLorean Motor Company considering rescuing Pontiac Solstice? In one of the strangest rumors we've heard recently, DeLorean Motor Company is considering buying the plant and the Solstice/Sky platform from GM and putting it back into production as a new DMC.

Original story at Autoblog .

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Autoblog Podcast #136

17 Jul 2009 11:16:00 PDT

Written by Dan Roth
What better way to kick off the weekend than Episode #136 of the Autoblog Podcast? Okay, so it's a thin excuse for delivering this edition late, but here it is. Chris, Sam and Dan congregate and discuss a few issues, starting with the manual transmission issues afflicting some Chevrolet Ca...

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Opinion: From the horse's mouth: Lutz says Pontiac G8 won't spawn Chevrolet Caprice

16 Jul 2009 17:02:00 PDT

Written by Damon Lavrinc
Filed under: Sedans/Saloons, Chevrolet, GM, Pontiac Source: GM FastLane Blog]From the horse's mouth: Lutz says Pontiac G8 won't spawn Chevrolet Caprice originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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BREAKING: Lutz says Pontiac G8 to survive as Chevy Caprice in U.S.; Camaro Z28 reportedly dead

10 Jul 2009 22:19:00 PDT

Written by Alex Nunez
Filed under: Sedans/Saloons, Chevrolet, GM Source: Automobile Magazine]BREAKING: Lutz says Pontiac G8 to survive as Chevy Caprice in U.S.; Camaro Z28 reportedly dead originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 11 Jul 2009 12:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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2009 Pontiac Solstice GXP: Last Drive [Jalopnik Reviews]

06 Jul 2009 11:30:00 PDT

Written by Matt Hardigree
The Solstice GXP, despite its engine, is a car that should probably be driven slowly. It'll give you more time to enjoy what GM got right. The 2.0-liter turbocharged ECOTEC engine is wonderful. There's so almost no lag and, though short on cylinders, it delivers the power my right foot wants. Pl...

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Will Consumers Miss the Old GM? Not Likely

03 Jun 2009 12:39:15 PDT

Written by Colin Bird
Nearly one of every five cars purchased in the U.S. comes from GM through the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Saab, Saturn, Hummer and Pontiac brands. Chevy was the second best-selling brand in April, just behind Ford and just ahead of Toyota. Buick, GMC and Cadillac saw market share hold st...

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Pontiac G8 GXP: Last Drive, Part One [Jalopnik Reviews]

11 May 2009 21:00:00 PDT

Written by John Krewson
The 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP is, finally, the ultimate Pontiac — and ultimately, the final Pontiac. But bad news is everywhere these days. Due to recent global events, Pontiac is dead, and the G8 GXP with it. And that, speaking strictly from my recent personal experience of driving the G8 GXP, is ju...

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What the End of Pontiac Means To You

27 Apr 2009 11:32:32 PDT

Written by David Thomas
2009 Pontiac G3: 53% 2009 Pontiac G5: 51% (base coupe)2009 Pontiac G6: 45% (base sedan)2009 Pontiac G8: 40% (base sedan)2009 Pontiac Solstice: 54% (base convertible)2010 Pontiac Vibe: n/a2009 Pontiac Torrent: 43% (base FWD) Source: KBB.com

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Step-by-step instructions on how to change a fuel filter for a 2002 Pontiac Grand Am, 4 cylinder.

21 Apr 2009 10:54:25 PDT

Written by staci25
My car will turn over but will not start. I was told that I needed to change my fuel filter first, then if that did not fix the problem to change my fuel pump. I have no one to do this for me so I need step-by-step instructions on how to change my fuel filter so I can possibly do it myself. I have a 2002 Pon...

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GM Introduces Two New Direct-Injected Engines - Auto Shows

18 Dec 2008 14:44:24 PST

Written by Car and Driver(noreply@blogger.com)
General Motors has announced two new direct-injection engines that will debut in three vehicles coming to the 2009 Detroit show. The 2010 Chevrolet Equinox will feature both a 2.4-liter four-cylinder and a 3.0-liter V-6. Based on the supplied photography, the 2010 Cadillac SRX and 2010 Bu...

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Day-by-Day Review: 2009 Pontiac G8 V6

16 Dec 2008 17:22:05 PST

Written by James Bergeron
Click Image to Enlarge With most vehicles these days being front-wheel drive, it is odd to have been driving all-wheel drive vehicles for a few weeks, and now one that is rear-wheel drive. The Pontiac G8 is the only rear-wheel drive Pontiac sedan available and one of the few available rear-...

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Opinion: 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP, First Drive

20 Nov 2008 21:00:01 PST

Written by Wes Siler
If I were to tell you GM is the new BMW you’d probably laugh at me. But driving the 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP just a couple of months after the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V and Corvette ZR1, that’s exactly what I’m thinking. Equipped with a 6.3-liter, LS3 V8 making 415 HP and 415 lb-ft of torque, the G8 GXP isn’t ju...

Original story at Jalopnik .

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Autoblog Podcast #93

02 May 2008 08:02:00 PDT

Written by Dan Roth
Filed under: Podcasts, BMW, Mazda, Nissan, Pontiac, SuzukiIt's been two weeks since our last podcast -- we tried to do one last week, but technical difficulties scuttled the effort. With that in mind, we packed some extra content into Autoblog Podcast #93. It's the usual rollicking good t...

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Autoblog Podcast #90

28 Mar 2008 08:59:00 PDT

Written by Dan Roth
Filed under: Concept Cars, New York Auto Show, Podcasts, Coupes, GM, Hyundai, Jaguar, Pontiac, TataAfter being endlessly mired in the '80s, the Autoblog Podcast has now climbed its way up to #90. Alex took a sick day, so John and Damon hold the fort. We've been in New York, and that's the main...

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Podcast: Safety Advocates Accuse NHTSA of “Starflation”

12 Mar 2008 10:21:24 PDT

Written by Robert Farago
Category/Best/Worst Subcompact/Hyundai Accent/Toyota Yaris Compact/Chevrolet HHR/Chrysler PT Cruiser Intermediate/Toyota Avalon/Pontiac Grand Prix Large/Acura RL/Cadillac DTS Minivan/Kia Sedona/Kia Rondo Large SUV/Chevrolet Tahoe/Chevrolet Trailblazer

Original story at The Truth About Cars .

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Daily Podcast: The Power of No

07 Feb 2008 12:08:03 PST

Written by Robert Farago
One of the nice things about having a tightly-focused brand-- complete with an explanatory tagline-- is that you know when to say "no." Pontiac: We Build Excitement. Minivan? No. Crappy coupe. Uh-uh. Mercedes: Engineered Like No Other Car in the World. Cheap shit downmarket decontented seda...

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Podcast: Corvette Paces Again

04 Feb 2007 21:00:00 PST

Corvette sets the pace at Indy. Chicago shows two special Vettes, while Saturn adds the fifth car to its lineup and Pontiac goes rear drive. Andrew Poliak from QNX Software takes us behind your dashboard. Racing legend Darrel Gwynn teams up with NASCAR to help a great cause

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Jalopnik Reviews: 2006 Pontiac G6 GTP Convertible, Part 1

02 Oct 2006 11:09:54 PDT

Written by Mike Spinelli
Retractable hardtops are nothing new. But what was once an exclusive feature of low-volume luxury cars like the Cadillac XLR, Lexus SC430, and Mercedes-Benz SLK and SL is now found in mainstream cars with four real seats and family-car functionality. In truth, the US is a few years behind E...

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