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Pontiac Forum The oil crisis of the '70s made fuel efficiency a priority for many car buyers. Following the lead of its GM siblings, Pontiac made compact vehicles like the Ventura and Phoenix a major part of its lineup. The '80s saw the launch of the two-seat Pontiac Fiero. Despite its modest beginnings (it was initially marketed as a "commuter car"), the Fiero eventually blossomed into a credible sports car. That little rear-driver was ultimately offered in coupe and hatchback configurations powered by four- and six-cylinder engines. By 1990, Pontiac has expanded its offerings to include the futuristic Trans Sport minivan (later replaced by the Pontiac Montana), and the four-cylinder Pontiac Sunfire, which took the slot previously occupied by the Pontiac Sunbird.

Pontiac has slowly lost sales due to changing tastes and a lack of differentiation between its models and those of other GM divisions. In hopes of recapturing past glory, the division embarked on a plan to retire aged models and introduce all-new ones with distinctive styling and personality. For a while, the effort seemed to be bearing fruit. New models like the Vibe, Solstice and G8 made Pontiac a brand to consider in many segments. However, GM's financial troubles in 2008 and 2009 have resulted in the company's decision to phase out Pontiac as a brand. It's expected 2010 will be Pontiac's last year for new models.

Today, the Pontiac G5 serves as the brand's entry-level coupe, yet the G3 has assumed the role of "Least Expensive Pontiac." The Bonneville, Grand Am and Grand Prix coupes and sedans have traveled to the great scrap yard in the sky, making room for the Pontiac G6 - available as the Pontiac G6 coupe, Pontiac G6 sedan and Pontiac G6 convertible - and Holden-sourced Pontiac G8. Looking forward, there's a lot of uncertainty related to Pontiac's future. Parent company GM has been on the financial skids, and as a result has drafted a recovery plan that called for transforming Pontiac into a small specialty division.

pontiacforum.com - web site for owners and enthusiasts of Pontiac automobiles. General Motors may have shed itself of much of its pre-bankruptcy problems but still has to tend to its warranty and recall duties. As such, GM is recalling 53,000 Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5 and Saturn Ion models for a potential fuel leak problem.

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g8board.com - Pontiac brand is part of the General Motors family, and is home to many of the automaker's more performance-oriented vehicles. Currently, the marque offers a broad range of sporty cars and SUVs. However, as part of GM's restructuring plan, the brand is slated to be discontinued by the end of the 2010 model year.

solsticeforum.com - for much of the past four decades, the affordable roadster segment has consisted solely of cars hailing from England or Japan. Now, however, there's another choice, and this time it's built right here in America. Pontiac Solstice finally brings real excitement to the Pontiac brand, and it's available as a targa-topped coupe.