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Wednesday, Aug 19
El Pontiac G8 seguirá vivo en Australia
Será esto algo asi como " Nuevo Holden Commodore HSV Pontiac G8 Limited Edition"? :-P Se podrían enviar a USA e incluso matricularlos si llegan a cerrar los ...
Tuesday, Jun 16
One Last Time: Henderson slams door on Pontiac G8 revival
CA Now, despite persistent rumors to the contrary, it's been reported a few times over that GM has no intention of resurrecting the Aussie-built Pontiac G8 under a different division, even though variants of the G8's Holden Commodore source material are ...
Sunday, Jun 7
El Pontiac G8 no será remarcado como Chevrolet/Cadillac
CA Sin embargo todo indica que los roadsters basados en la plataforma Kappa serán cancelados definitivamente, y el G8, hermano americano del Holden Commodore, también seguirá sus pasos. Obviamente Henderson no ha negado la posibilidad de una versión con ...
Friday, May 1
Sin confirmar: GM recicla los restos de Pontiac (plataforma Zeta ...
CA Igual de interesante es el hecho de que Pontiac G8 ST podría resucitar, aunque esta vez llevaría el logotipo de GMC. De esta forma, la marca "profesional" de GM podría ofrecer un pickup con un consumo "reducido" sin desperdiciar un modelo cuya ...
Thursday, Apr 30
Pontiac G8 GXP, Solstice Coupe - Future collectors items? [w/POLL]
CA - Jeremy Korzeniewski on the 2009 Solstice GXP Coupe, followed closely by the 2009 G8 GXP. Care to make any predictions of your own? Take our quick poll below and drop your fellow commenters a line. Will the Pontiac G8 GXP and Solstice Coupe models become collectibles?
Wednesday, Apr 1
GM conservará la tracción trasera aunque con modelos y motores más ...
CA El primer vehículo en hacer uso de la nueva arquitectura sería el Holden Commodore (Pontiac G8 en EEUU), que seguramente verá una sensible reducción en tamaño y cilindrada. La nueva generación será lanzada en 2013, y tendría una vida comercial ...
Friday, Feb 27
Melburne 2009: Holden muestra su versión del Volt
CA En cierto modo, es una idea económicamente más eficaz, y es que algunos modelos americanos y australianos saltan de continente con un simple cambio de nombre (Pontiac G8), aunque se hecha de menos más variedad estética, más identificación con la marca. ...
Thursday, Feb 26
Honda tops Consumer Reports 2009 Automaker Report Cards... again
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Australian company wants Pontiac G8 to be next cop cruiser
Tags: Australia, NSA, Holden Commodore, HoldenCommodore, Pontiac G8, PontiacG8, g8 police cruiser, G8PoliceCruiser via Blogdigger blog search for "Pontiac G8" (GXP OR "G8 GT" OR OnStar OR sedan OR "rear wheel drive" OR "Active Fuel Management" OR Holden OR rear OR torque OR Blaupunk...
Monday, Feb 23
Pontiac SLP Firehawk G8 GT details, pricing released
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Thursday, Feb 12
Rumor: GM recorta la producción del Pontiac G8 GT en un 97%
CA El hermano gemelo del VXR8 con insignia Pontiac, el G8 GT, podría estar viviendo serios problemas. A pesar de contar con una excelente crítica cuando llegó al mercado de los Estados Unidos, las ventas del G8 no han terminado de despegar, debido entre ...
Wednesday, Feb 11
Vauxhall VXR8 Bathurst models rock out with 560 HP
Tags: Vauxhall, Holden Commodore, HoldenCommodore, Pontiac G8, PontiacG8, vauxhall vxr8, VauxhallVxr8, vauxhall bathurst s, VauxhallBathurstS via Blogdigger blog search for "Pontiac G8" (GXP OR "G8 GT" OR OnStar OR sedan OR "rear wheel drive" OR "Active Fuel Management" OR Holde...
Thursday, Jan 15
What to choose instead of a G8 ST? The Torrent GXP, of course
Tags: Pontiac, Pontiac Torrent, PontiacTorrent, Pontiac G8, PontiacG8, pontiac g8 st, PontiacG8St, pontiac torrent gxp, PontiacTorrentGxp via Blogdigger blog search for "Pontiac G8" (GXP OR "G8 GT" OR OnStar OR sedan OR "rear wheel drive" OR "Active Fuel Management" OR Holden OR re...
Friday, Jan 9
Winding Road picks their 12 favorite autos, including... the Dodge Sprinter?!
Tags: Dodge Sprinter, DodgeSprinter, Winding Road, WindingRoad, top 12 list, Top12List via Blogdigger blog search for "Pontiac G8" (GXP OR "G8 GT" OR OnStar OR sedan OR "rear wheel drive" OR "Active Fuel Management" OR Holden OR rear OR torque OR Blaupunkt).
Tuesday, Dec 16
2009 Pontiac G8 GXP priced at $39,995
Pricing for the 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP has leaked out and your budget E39 M5 fantasies can be fulfilled for the princely sum of $39,995. That price includes the $1,700 gas-guzzler charge and the $685 destination fee on the base automatic-equipped model. The six-speed manual will set you back a...
Tuesday, Nov 25
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...
Monday, Nov 24
Pontiac G8 GXP rumored to lap Nurburgring in 8:30 - Autoblog
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 ...
Thursday, Nov 20
In the Autoblog Garage: 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP
There's a Looney Tunes cartoon where Bugs Bunny is in charge of Yosemite Sam's inheritance, and every time Yosemite Sam loses his temper at something Bugs has done, the rabbit subtracts money. By the time Yosemite gets his act together... he's out of money. Substitute GM for Yosemite Sam and th...
Thursday, Nov 6
Someone did it: Holden Commodore conversion for your Pontiac G8
General Motors has been the perpetrator of several fortunate and unfortunate badge engineering jobs over the years, and the G8 -- based off the Holden Commodore -- is the most recent example. The Aussie sedan was partially developed with American sales in mind and because of that, it does...
Wednesday, Nov 5
SEMA 2008: Pontiac G8 GXP Street Concept gets rave reviews on show floor
Filed under: Aftermarket, Concept Cars, SEMA, Sedans/Saloons, Pontiac Click above for high-res gallery of the Pontiac G8 Street Concept Gallery: SEMA 2008: Pontiac G8 Street Concept LIVE Continue reading SEMA 2008: Pontiac G8 GXP Street Concept gets rave reviews on show floor
Monday, Nov 3
SEMA Preview: GM bringing Pontiac G8 ST concept
Pontiac's G8 ST will likely not be used much for hauling joists and sonotubes, and General Motors took note of that before preparing one for SEMA. Instead, the concept has been dolled up with goodies that may make it to the GM Accessories catalog once the G8 ST goes on sale in late 2009. The most...
Friday, Oct 31
SEMA Preview: 638-horsepower Pontiac G8 GXP Street Concept - Autoblog
The 7.4L V8 is good for a ZR1-matching 638 horsepower and 600 lb-ft torque, allowing this G8 to unashamedly call itself a true muscle car. Other features include stiffer springs and the brake package from the CTS-V as well as ... All the practicality of a family sedan, but with more fun under the h...
Tuesday, Oct 28
Pontiac: G8 and Solstice not being canceled
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 t...
Thursday, Oct 23
RWD Pontiac G8 will be dead in five years
It looks like things will be getting a lot less exciting at Pontiac, as some reports indicate that the erstwhile performance brand will be losing its best performers. Despite the fact that the G8 sedan has seen nothing but positive press from the media, including your humble scribes here a...
Friday, Oct 17
Happy 50th Birthday, El Camino!
Yesterday was a milestone that won't be celebrated with a special edition, or a new fender badge, or some stripe package. Yesterday was the 50th Anniversary of the Chevy El Camino. As Hemmings points out in its post acknowledging the milestone, the El Camino was preceded by the Ford Rancher...
Monday, Sep 8
Pontiac G8 GXP officially rated at 415 hp - Autoblog
The V8-powered Pontiac G8 GT has garnered a fair amount of respect around Autoblog HQ, with almost everyone who's spent time behind the wheel singing the praises of the Aussie-imported four-door muscle car. We're all suckers for rubber- melting torque ... With 19-inch HSV wheels framing 14...
Tuesday, Aug 19
2010 Pontiac G8 ST may get direct-inject V6
The Pontiac G8 Sport Truck was originally supposed to be powered only by General Motors' 361-horsepower 6.0L V8, but tough fuel economy standards and customer demand for fuel efficient products have conspired to change the General's plans. Edmunds Inside Line quotes an anonymous senio...
Wednesday, Aug 13
Officially Official: Pontiac G8 ST it is
Filed under: Trucks/Pickups, GM, Pontiac Click above for hi-res gallery of the 2010 Pontiac G8 ST We often go poking around General Motors' media resources, so imagine our surprise when we were searching for something totally unrelated and found fresh images of Pontiac's iteration of...
Sunday, Aug 3
Pre-pro Pontiac G8 GXP spotted in Australia
Although we thoroughly enjoyed the fleeting time we spent with the Pontiac G8 GT, what whith its 361 horsepower and 385 pound-feet of torque and all, it's the upcoming GXP model that truly looks to catapult the Australian-bred sedan back into musclecar territory. We, along with just abou...
Wednesday, Jul 2
V6 could join Pontiac Sport Truck lineup
Filed under: Trucks/Pickups, Pontiac Click on the image above for our high-res live gallery of the 2010 Pontiac G8 ST Even the most die-hard enthusiast, dreaming about the 361-hp 6.0-liter V8 under the hood of the upcoming Pontiac G8 Sport Truck, must be having second thoughts about the c...
Monday, May 12
APS builds 557 hp twin-turbo setup for Pontiac G8 GT
Filed under: Aftermarket, Tuners, Sedans/Saloons, Pontiac, Holden, HSV Click above for a gallery of the turbocharged APS HSV Commodore. APS is in the business of making power and that's exactly what they've done for the new Pontiac G8 GT and its Aussie-spec sibling, the Holden Commodor...
Monday, May 5
GM RWD Update: FWD Impala remains, Zeta to merge with Sigma
Coupe - Camaro, maybe Holden Monaro and Pontiac G8 CoupeCoupe Premium - Cadillac CTS CoupeMidsize - Pontiac G8 and Holden Monaro, maybe Chevy sedan (not Impala)Midsize Premium - Cadillac CTS SedanLarge - Holden Statesmen/Buick Park Avenue (China), Holden Ute/Pontiac GT ST, maybe Bu...
Wednesday, Apr 2
Pontiac G8 GXP Coupe being considered?
The newly unveiled G8 GXP serves as the benchmark for what this coupe will likely come equipped with. That means big 19-inch wheels, uprated suspension, a meaner fascia and, most importantly, an available Tremec six-speed manual transmission. There should be a GT version, too, with "onl...
Tuesday, Mar 18
New York 2008: Pontiac unveils G8 GXP, featuring 50 Cent [w/VIDEO]
It's a rare occurrence when honest applause breaks out in a press conference over a new model, let alone a transmission. But that's exactly what happened when Maximum Bob talked up the Pontiac G8 GXP, and specifically its optional six-speed manual transmission. Mated to that highly covet...
Tuesday, Mar 4
Pontiac to hype the Hell out of the G8
Filed under: Car Buying, Sedans/Saloons, Pontiac Click the G8 for a high-res gallery The G8 is the most important new model that Pontiac has had in many years, and it could in fact be a make-or-break car for the brand. For several years, GM has been planning to transition the "performance" b...
Tuesday, Feb 12
GM to dealers: You're not getting a Pontiac Trans Am
GM did inform Buick, Pontiac and GMC dealers that they would be getting 12 new or special-edition vehicles over the next 20 months. A special-edition GMC Sierra pickup called Pro Grade was mentioned, for instance. Still, the quashing of any hope for a new Trans Am means that the number of veh...
Sunday, Feb 3
Dual-mode muscle car? GM may develop hybrid Camaro
Both the Camaro and the Pontiac G8 will live on, but everything else is likely off the table. Rear-wheel-drive Chevys and Buicks are dead in the water, but Cadillac will soldier on with a RWD vehicle to compete in the ultra-luxury segment.
Tuesday, Jan 22
Geneva '08 Preview: Teaser images of Euro Honda Accord released
Filed under: Sedans/Saloons, Geneva Motor Show, Euro, Acura, Honda click above for more high-res teaser images of the Euro Honda Accord UPDATE: Teaser video of the new Euro-spec Honda Accord added after the jump. Gallery: Honda Accord Tourer Concept
Wednesday, Dec 19
Pontiac G8 production now underway
Since the G8 was unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show, there has been an air of optimism for the Pontiac brand. There's good reason for the uptick in serotonin, too, as the G8 is a real live RWD sedan from the General. It doesn't hurt that its 6.0L V8 can kick out 362 HP and hit 60 mph in 5.3 seconds. It may s...
Thursday, Jul 5
Chevy El Camino could return for 2011
Filed under: Spy Photos, Trucks/Pickups, ChevroletMike Levine at PickupTruck.com is speculating that there's a good chance the El Camino name will be revived in the near future. The prospects just seem too good considering that Holden, GM's Australian division, is set to soon export th...
Wednesday, Jul 4
Pontiac G8 prototypes roll off the line in Oz
The Pontiac G8 inched closer to American showrooms today as Holden held a ceremony to commemorate the production of the first engineering prototypes. Full production is scheduled to kick off at Holden Vehicle Operations' Elizabeth plant later this year at rate of 620 cars max per day. The...
Thursday, Jun 21
Holden's billion dollar VE Commodore no safer than previous model
At the launch of the VE Commodore in July last year, Holden management were quick to point out that more than a billion Aussie dollars were sunk into developing GM's new global RWD architecture, and that thousands of miles of testing were conducted for the latest version of Australia's mo...
Sub-$35K Pontiac G8 GT wins over Autoblog readers
Tuesday's post on the rumored sub-$35K price for the upcoming Pontiac G8 GT drew plenty of interest from readers, and if our completely unscientific poll is any indication, should the car come in at or below that price, Pontiac will have your attention. After tallying up 2,500+ votes, 63%...
Tuesday, Jun 19
Rumormill: Pontiac G8 GT to be under $35K?
Filed under: Car Buying, Sedans/Saloons, Sports/GTs, GM, Pontiac Click image for high-res gallery If the Pontiac G8 GT comes in at or under $35K USD, are you:In - Who do I make this check out to?Out - Thanks, but no thanks, Pontiac. [Source: TheGMSource.com] Gallery: 2008 Pontiac G8
Sunday, Jun 17
Pontiac G8 GXP research? HSV Clubsport R8 spotted in Troy, MI
The Clubsport, like the other E-Series HSV sedans, sports different front and rear fascias than the regular Holden Commodore SS-V (which we'll see as the Pontiac G8 GT). It's also identifiable easily thanks to the "Clubsport" badging ahead of the rear wheel well (plainly visible in the s...
Friday, Jun 15
Spy Shots: Best pics yet of Ford's future Holden fighters
Filed under: Spy Photos, Sedans/Saloons, FordSeemingly overnight the Australian market has become the holy grail for a pair of U.S. auto giants. That's because both General Motors and Ford are considering taking advantage of rear-wheel drive platforms that have prospered on the island...
Thursday, May 31
Spies spot RWD Ford in Detroit
Filed under: Spy Photos, Sedans/Saloons, FordLooky, looky. Spies from KGP have caught a rear-wheel drive Ford from Australia at Ford's engineering centers in Detroit. In fact, the car appears to be in the process of being unboxed after its long trip from Oz. What does it mean that this car, p...
CONFIRMED: Buick getting fourth model, Velite likely
Filed under: Concept Cars, Convertibles, Sedans/Saloons, Buick, Pontiac Whether or not such a vehicle will be a convertible or a large sedan remains to be seen, but it will share the Zeta platform underpinning the upcoming Pontiac G8 and Chevrolet Camaro. The Velite name may not carry ov...
Thursday, May 3
Lutz says Zeta lives! Burns less gas
Barely a month after threating to kill a bunch of future rear wheel drive programs, Bob Lutz says they will likely move ahead but the drivetrain mix will probably change. In the wake of new fuel economy proposals moving through congress, Lutz previously said the Zeta platform replacement...
Wednesday, Mar 21
Lutz confirms V12 in development for Cadillac flagship
And just where is GM testing such a behemoth of an engine? In Australia, of course! As has become de rigeur for American automakers of late, GM is relying on its Australian subsidiary to run the development work on the new flagship engine. Holden is reported to have already begun testing mul...
