Pontiac G6
GM recalling 67k Chevy Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura models in Canada
General Motors is recalling a total of 67,414 sedans in Canada for power steering failures. The campaign covers 2005, 2006 and 2008 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx models as well as Pontiac G6 vehicles. The 2008 Saturn Aura is
GM recalling 426,000 sedans over faulty transmission shift cable
General Motors is recalling some 426,240 sedans that may have a faulty transmission shift cable, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report this morning. The recall concerns a fault within four-speed automatic transmissions equipped on 2007-2010 Saturn Aura models, and 2008-2010 Seyth Miersma
Watch world's fastest four-cylinder set a new quarter-mile record
Rumor has it that if you give Canadian engine tuner Nicolas Brunet a 2.0-liter, turbocharged General Motors Ecotec motor, he'll make it capable of breaking the quarter-mile record for four-cylinder dragsters. We say "rumor" because this news apparently hasn't been independently confirmed yet, but at Napierville Dragway in Quebec, Canada, the funny car you see above ran 6.75 at 206 mph.
More GM Cuts: Cadillac STS-V and Pontiac G6 GXP both gone for 2010
2009 Pontiac G6 GXP Sedan – Click above for high-res image gallery
eBay Finds of the Day: Pontiac Vibe GT-R and G6 GXP SEMA showcars
Pontiac G6 GXP (above) and Vibe GT-R (below right) SEMA show cars – Click either image to view in high resolution
Officially Official: GM kills Pontiac *UPDATED with LIVE webcast embed*
Rumors from late last week have come home to roost, and as part of its restructuring efforts, General Motors has just announced that Pontiac will be "phased out by the end of 2010." GM will continue to build its accelerated viability plan around four brands: Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, and GMC.
GM recall affects 277,000 models with shifter problem
Citing a defect that can cause a parked vehicle to roll away, General Motors is recalling 277,000 cars and trucks. The models involved, all built for the 2009 model year, may have a loose clip on their transmission shift cable. The failure of the clip to be locked into place may prevent the transmission from moving into Park – even if the driver moves the shift lever into the proper position. GM has told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that dealers will inspect the trans
2009.5 Pontiac G6 Sedan, Coupe and Convertible get facelift, GXP remains horrifying
Click above for hi-res gallery of the 2009.5 Pontiac G6 Convertible
Pontiac will add 4 cylinder engine to G6 coupe in mid-2009
Since Pontiac added coupe and convertible versions of the G6 a couple of years ago, they have only been available with V6 engines. It looks like the current economic conditions are triggering a change in the coupe lineup. Pontiac will be adding an SE trim level to the coupe powered by the 2.4L EcoTec four cylinder coupled with the new six speed automatic transmission. The four cylinder produces 164 hp and 156 lb-ft of torque. The sedan with the same powertrain is rated at 22 mpg city and 33 mpg
Spy Shots: Pontiac G6 gets minor nose job
Click above for high-res gallery of refreshed Pontiac G6 spy shots
Pontiac prices G6 GXP from $26,595
click above image to view high-res gallery of the 2008 Pontiac G6 GXP
Alpha RWD platform set to invade GM lineup
Citing suppliers and loose-lipped employees of General Motors as its source, Inside Line has learned that the rear-wheel drive Alpha platform will be making a big splash in the automaker's product portfolio soon. The Alpha will reportedly underpin a successor to the Pontiac G6 set to arrive in late 2010. Such a vehicle would do much to enhance Pontiac's unsubstaniated claim to build excitement, and would also augment the upcoming Zeta-based, rear-wheel-drive G8 sedan nicely. After that, the Alph
IIHS crashes convertibles too! Saab 9-3, Volvo C70 earn top ratings
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) just wrapped up its own version of a clinical demolition derby on some of the newest drop tops around, and when the airbag dust settled, the Saab 9-3 and the Volvo C70 earned the Institute's Top Safety Pick award. Both vehicles scored "good" in front, side and rear crashes, while others, like the Pontiac G6, didn't fare quite as well.
Pontiac G6 under investigation for power steering loss
This week's recall woes come courtesy of the Pontiac G6, which is currently undergoing investigation by the lovable folks at the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Chicago Auto Show: GM RWD fans can rejoice, for the Pontiac G8 has arrived (w/ VIDEO!)
click on the above image for a bunch of high-res shots showing the new Pontiac G8