Pontiac G8 - best news, blogs, videos, photos and more - Autolust

Supplies Are Limited: Only 16 Pontiac G8 GXPs Left Nationwide [New Cars]

11 Nov 2009 11:55:45 PST

There's only 16 units left of the Pontiac G8 GXP — the greatest Pontiac ever built — left in dealer stock nationwide. How many are left of the whole Pontiac lineup? Most of the rest...

Original story at Jalopnik .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Autolust: Pontiac G8.

2009 Pontiac G8 GT: An Aussie, unrivaled

13 Oct 2009 16:46:05 PDT

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...

Original story at New Canaan Advertiser .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Autolust: Pontiac G8.

2009 Pontiac G8 GT: An Aussie, unrivaled

05 Oct 2009 11:52:52 PDT

Original story at Ridgefield Press .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Autolust: Pontiac G8.

Holden Commodore SS V-Series Special Edition: "V" Is For Pontiac [New Cars]

01 Oct 2009 11:40:44 PDT

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. ...

Original story at Jalopnik .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Autolust: Pontiac G8.

Buy It Now: Less Than 70 Pontiac G8 GXPs Left Nationwide [Carpocalypse]

18 Sep 2009 07:55:54 PDT

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...

Original story at Jalopnik .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Autolust: Pontiac G8.

New Buick compact SUV to offer plug-i...

06 Aug 2009 14:07:00 PDT

AZoCleantech New Buick compact SUV to offer plug-in hybrid version The move immediately follows a GM decision not to continue selling its well-reviewed but slow-selling Pontiac G8 sedan as a Chevrolet when Pontiac is phased ... GM Announces Buick Vue Plug-In HybridAutomobile Magazine

Original story at Examiner.com .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Autolust: Pontiac G8.

Pontiac G8 news and blogs - November 22, 2009

22 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 G8 news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• Zeta-Based Chevrolet Caprice Cop Car Coming in 2011 -- from The Car Connection
• Chevrolet expected to reveal plans for new police car, possibly based on the Pontiac G8: -- from AutoWeek
• Holden ... without the badge -- from Brisbane Times
• New HSV Lineup Reveals The Pontiac That Could Have Been [Cars Of Future Past] -- from Jalopnik
• 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Review -- from The Oklahoman
• There will be now Buick coupe based on Pontiac G8, two sedans on the way -- from Auto Spies
• Buick Boss: Pontiac G8 Won't Become the Buick Grand National -- from Edmunds.com
• Real Wheels -- from Washington Post
• Some Pontiac G8 features will live on -- from Detroit Free Press
• 2009 Pontiac G8 BASE -- from KOLR - KSFX Ozarks

See complete Pontiac G8 news, blog, video, and photo coverage at Autolust.

Time to buy a Pontiac? What to do if ...

03 Aug 2009 11:10:13 PDT

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 »

Original story at Canada.com .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Autolust: Pontiac G8.

2009 Pontiac G8 GXP - Second Short Take

09 Feb 2009 15:45:05 PST

Written by Car and Driver(noreply@blogger.com)
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...

Original story at Car and Driver .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Autolust: Pontiac G8.

What's The Worst Vehicle Currently For Sale? [Question Of The Day]

04 Feb 2009 08:30:00 PST

Written by Matt Hardigree
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...

Original story at Jalopnik .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Autolust: Pontiac G8.

2009 Pontiac G8 GT Review - Autochannel

25 Jan 2009 14:05:23 PST

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 ...

Original story at Autochannel .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Autolust: Pontiac G8.

Talking Pontiac's Post G8 ST Future With GM VP of Marketing Susan Docherty [Industry News]

06 Jan 2009 21:30:00 PST

Written by Ben Wojdyla
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....

Original story at Jalopnik .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Autolust: Pontiac G8.

Opinion: Consumer Reports: Hyundai Genesis New Top-Rated Upscale Sedan, Bests Lexus ES 350 [Hyundai Genesis]

05 Jan 2009 15:00:00 PST

Written by Wes Siler
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.

Original story at Jalopnik .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Autolust: Pontiac G8 news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more.

2009 Pontiac G8

01 Jan 2009 16:19:01 PST

s car experts read all the competitive reviews about the new Pontiac G8 sedan to produce this conclusive review and give enthusiastic approval of the new G8. TheCarConnection.com also drove the car to provide an expert opinion on the vehicle and help you figure out the truth where other car...

Original story at TheCarConnection.com .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Autolust: Pontiac G8.

Opinion: Pontiac G8 GXP rumored to lap Nurburgring in 8:30

25 Nov 2008 13:33:00 PST

Written by Damon Lavrinc
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...

Original story at Autoblog .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Autolust: Pontiac G8 news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more.

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 .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Autolust: Pontiac G8 news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more.

Someone did it: Holden Commodore conversion for your Pontiac G8

06 Nov 2008 15:31:00 PST

Written by Jeremy Korzeniewski
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...

Original story at Autoblog .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Autolust: Pontiac G8.

2008 SEMA - Tjin Pontiac G8 - SEMA-worthy family sedan

06 Nov 2008 07:49:00 PST

Written by info.rss@cro.consumer.org (Consumer Reports)
The "Tjin Edition G8" is a modified Pontiac G8 GT. Parked at the GM booth, the informational plaque next to the car says it was designed in honor of the creator’s first baby boy. Tjin also modified a Honda Fit, shown over at the Honda booth. It also had custom paint, leather, and wheels – but sadly...

Original story at Consumer Reports .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Autolust: Pontiac G8.

Podcast: Speed:Sport:Life Radio: When Life Kicks You In The Junk, Curl Into A Ball And Weep Edition

28 Oct 2008 13:41:33 PDT

Written by Kasey Kagawa
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...

Original story at Speed .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Autolust: Pontiac G8 news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more.

2008 Pontiac G8 GT: Don't Look Back In Anger

26 Sep 2008 10:15:00 PDT

I've got a debilitating issue thing for things being sharp and in focus. So, imagine my dismay when I found out that nothing in our Pontiac G8 GT's rear view mirror is sharp. Every time I used the mirror to check for cops (let's be honest, that's what you REALLY use it for) I did a double-take and b...

Original story at Straightline .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Autolust: Pontiac G8.

926 HP Holden Ute: Blueprint For An Epic Pontiac G8 El Camino

17 Mar 2008 10:45:00 PDT

Written by Ben Wojdyla
We entered our ute in the Horsepower Heroes dyno competition, and it made 856.6 Horsepower at the wheels. The Ute is capable of producing more power, but we had some unfortunate issues with the Clutch slipping. We will be working with Xtreme to build a more powerful clutch before we run the ute...

Original story at Jalopnik .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Autolust: Pontiac G8.

2008 Pontiac G8 GT

29 Feb 2008 11:30:00 PST

Written by Matthew DeBord
Pontiac thoughtfully provided us with both the base V6 — a perfectly capable 3.6-liter number making 256 HP — and the alternately growlin' and purrin' V8, which is of course why we're all here. She's a 6.0-liter, 361 HP honey of an engine that Pontiac says will propel the G8 GT to 60mph in 5.3 seco...

Original story at Jalopnik .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Autolust: Pontiac G8.

GM to dealers: You're not getting a Pontiac Trans Am

12 Feb 2008 02:58:00 PST

Written by John Neff
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...

Original story at Autoblog .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Autolust: Pontiac G8.

2008 Chevrolet Malibu

29 Nov 2007 00:11:00 PST

GM's 2.4-liter Ecotec four-cylinder is on duty, with a 252-hp, 3.6-liter DOHC V-6 optional on the LT and LTZ models. For most of the model year, the four will be mated to a four-speed automatic, but a six-speed auto will gradually come on-stream. The V-6 gets the six-speed automatic at launch a...

Original story at Automobile Magazine .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Autolust: Pontiac G8.

Podcast: The $2,500 Car

22 Oct 2007 21:00:00 PDT

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

Original story at BusinessWeek .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Autolust: Pontiac G8 news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more.

Podcast: Safe and Sporty

08 Oct 2007 21:00:00 PDT

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

Original story at BusinessWeek .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Autolust: Pontiac G8 news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more.