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2009 Pontiac G8 GT: An Aussie, unrivaled
Seeking a path back to its glory days by way of Australia, Pontiac is bringing some exceptionally good cars to the market. But its retro strategy may be too subtle for the American market, which gravitates toward the exaggerated 1950s styling of the Volkswagen New Beetle and Chrysler PT Cr...
Tue, Oct 13 | from New Canaan Advertiser
Chevrolet expected to reveal plans for new police car, possibly based on the Pontiac G8:
Chevrolet is expected to reveal plans for a new, rear-drive police car on Monday--and it could be based on the doomed Pontiac G8, Automotive News reports.
Fri, Oct 2 | from AutoWeek
Holden Commodore SS V-Series Special Edition: "V" Is For Pontiac [New Cars]
The Pontiac G8 sedan and Ute will live on as the Holden Commodore SS V-Series in Australia with the trademark Pontiac grille. Oh, and there's a wagon. Photos of the badgeless beasts below. ...
Thu, Oct 1 | from Jalopnik
Buy It Now: Less Than 70 Pontiac G8 GXPs Left Nationwide [Carpocalypse]
Pontiac says there's less than 70 (of 2000) Pontiac G8 GXPs and 375 Pontiac Solstice Coupes left in stock nationwide. Save the Pontiacs... or at least buy one now while you still can! [Pontiac via...
Fri, Sep 18 | from Jalopnik
2010 Chevrolet Camaro Review
The rear-wheel-drive Chevrolet Camaro looks new and it is, but it was built from existing hardware, starting with the chassis architecture of the impressive Pontiac G8. Its chief engineer, a true-blue car guy, had three instructions, to make it: 1 drop dead gorgeous; 2. high performance...
Sun, Sep 6 | from newsok.com
Time to buy a Pontiac? What to do if ...
Examiner.com Time to buy a Pontiac? What to do if you own one Pontiac G8 sedans for sale sit on a lot at a General Motors auto dealership in Nanuet, New York. ... Don't count G8 out of GM's new lineupLansing State Journal all 28 news articles »
Mon, Aug 3 | from Canada.com
2009 Pontiac G8 GXP - Second Short Take
The GXP’s Corvette-derived, 415-hp 6.2-liter LS3 V-8 is paired with either a Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed auto or a Tremec TR6060 six-speed manual, the only stick offered in any G8. Though the LS3 is designed to use Active Fuel Management (AFM), GM’s trade name for its cylinder-cutoff syst...
Mon, Feb 9 | from Car and Driver
What's The Worst Vehicle Currently For Sale? [Question Of The Day]
It may not be the ugliest car and, if we're honest, the interior's still probably relatively better than a Sebring convertible. But the reason the Pontiac G3 earns the superlative negative is what the vehicle represents. We were just starting to like Pontiac again. We couldn't heart the Pon...
Wed, Feb 4 | from Jalopnik
2009 Pontiac G8 GT Review - Autochannel
2009 Pontiac G8 GT Review press release) - Jan 25, 2009 As such, GM has taken the rear-wheel drive Holden architecture from Australia and transformed it into the Pontiac G8, marking the first application of this ...
Sun, Jan 25 | from Autochannel
Talking Pontiac's Post G8 ST Future With GM VP of Marketing Susan Docherty [Industry News]
We all knew the G8 ST would be a niche product, with a concentrated but rabid fan base, us included—it was so close we could almost smell the burning rubber. Unfortunately, forces beyond the control of the General have colluded with forces within its control to put an end to the not-El Camino....
Tue, Jan 6 | from Jalopnik
Opinion: Consumer Reports: Hyundai Genesis New Top-Rated Upscale Sedan, Bests Lexus ES 350 [Hyundai Genesis]
The Genesis was tested against four other new or redesigned upscale sedans—the Acura TL, Nissan Maxima, Pontiac G8 and Lincoln MKS-for the February issue of Consumer Reports. Prices ranged from $33,660 for the Pontiac to $40,880 for the Lincoln.
Mon, Jan 5 | from Jalopnik
Opinion: Pontiac G8 GXP rumored to lap Nurburgring in 8:30
The run was supposedly set by one of the GXP's development engineers - not a professional driver - but as always, we're wary of any development mule setting "unofficial" lap times, particularly when a roll cage is fitted, aiding in chassis rigidity. Regardless, it's hard to argue with a fo...
Tue, Nov 25 | from Autoblog
Opinion: 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP, First Drive
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...
Thu, Nov 20 | from Jalopnik
Podcast: Speed:Sport:Life Radio: When Life Kicks You In The Junk, Curl Into A Ball And Weep Edition
Yes, due to more slow news weeks and…other things beyond our control, we missed last week’s podcast. No worries, we’re back and strong as ever with this week’s offering. On the docket for arraignment this week is some great news from GM (finally) on the Chevrolet Volt and Pontiac G8 GXP, more...
Tue, Oct 28 | from Speed
Podcast: The $2,500 Car
Why is Audi touting its R8 as one of the slowest ever built? One company claims they can make your car or truck unstealable. What won.t the Pontiac G8 have? Mazda goes diesel. Would you drive a brand-new, $2,500 car? Fuel theft on the rise
Mon, Oct 22 | from BusinessWeek
Podcast: Safe and Sporty
Ford gets high marks for safety on one of its drop-top cars. Speaking of safety: MEMA displays its latest safety and energy-saving technologies. Electronic fuel injection celebrates a birthday; and we take a look at the Pontiac G8 rear-drive sedan
Mon, Oct 8 | from BusinessWeek
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