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Pontiac G8 GXP spotted wearing HSV duds in Cali

Thanks to a tipster who shall remain anonymous, we have a set of photos showing what kind of fun you can have if you're the lucky owner of a Pontiac G8 GXP. This California car has been fitted the Aussie-market HSV front fascia, rear spoiler, hood, and wheels, but the vanity plate lets other motorists in on the Arrowhead-shaped secret. Any way you cut it, it looks good -- better even than the way the G8 GXP looks rolling out of your soon-to-be-defunct local Poncho store. So, hit the gallery to see the rest of it, and thanks to our tipster ... Read more →

REPORT: The Sky has a limit after all, as GM Kappa production ends Jonny Lieberman

Old saying: The flame that burns twice as bright burns only half as long. Having driven our share of Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky roadsters, we can't honestly declare them to be brightly ...

2009 Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe: Great moments in cupholder history Alex Nunez

If you've ever driven a Pontiac Solstice, you know that it's a very pretty but extremely flawed car. In the interest of getting the concept car's look exactly right in production form, GM had to ...

Pontiac G8 GXP rumored to lap Nurburgring in 8:30 Damon Lavrinc

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 ...

Pontiac G8 GXP officially rated at 415 hp Damon Lavrinc

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 ...

New York 2008: Pontiac unveils G8 GXP, featuring 50 Cent [w/VIDEO] 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above to view more high-res live shots of the Pontiac G8 GXP 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 ...

Feds investigating Solstice GXP, Sky Redline brakes 1 year ago on Autoblog

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has received around 40 complaints from owners of the Pontiac Solstice GXP and Saturn Sky Redline regarding the vehicle's braking performance. According to the owners, too much pedal effort is required to slow the vehicle down when the ...

What's the deal? Sky sales rallying, Solstice waning 2 years ago on Autoblog

When the Pontiac Solstice hit the market last year, there was enough electricity surrounding the new model in GM's "Excitement" division to power a small mid-western town. That buzz has apparently dropped off in quick order. Whereas before, dealers were tacking on huge markups, there are now ...

Zak attack: New head of GM's European exterior design team 2 years ago on Autoblog

Saturn PreVue American designer Phillip A. Zak has just been appointed to head the design team for General Motors Europe, where he'll be taking the reigns of the Opel, Vauxhall and Saab brands. The man behind the Chevy Cobalt, Pontiac G6 and the "Excitement" division's GXP line, will also have a ...

Pikes Peak: Millen dominates RWD Time Attack class 2 years ago on Autoblog

As expected, Rhys Millen and his Pontiac Solstice GXP dominated not only the inaugural 2WD Time Attack class, but when the dust settled, he was four-seconds faster than Nathan Conley in an '03 Subaru WRX Wagon competing in the 4WD division. Millen made it up the mountain in 12:45.153, while his ...

Pikes Peak: Millen posts fastest time in RWD Time Attack class 2 years ago on Autoblog

For more years than we can count, we've threatened to make it to Colorado to experience the spectacle that is the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Making it out this year was yet another logistical nightmare, so we've decided to live vicariously through our friends in attendance, while keeping ...

Millen set to run Solstice GXP up Pike's Peak 2 years ago on Autoblog

The organizers of this year's Pike's Peak Hill Climb have added a new Time Attack class to the event, and one of our personal heroes is returning to beat the mountain into submission. Rhys Millen, the pilot of the 550 HP Pontiac Solstice GXP drift car, Pike's Peak veteran, renowned rally racer and ...

Review: 2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP 2 years ago on Autoblog

The Pontiac Solstice is the crown prince of the General's lineup. With curves and flares, bulges and rakes, it's the modern equivalent of the Coke bottle aesthetic of yesteryear. Sure, some may prefer its sheetmetal sibling the Sky, but regardless of your chosen chariot, they're both ...

50 Cent really does likes Pontiacs 2 years ago on Autoblog

Remember when we suggested there was no way that rapper 50 Cent would choose to put two Pontiacs, the G8 and G6 GXP, in his video for "Amusement Park"? In fact, we went so far as to say that you'd have to suspend disbelief in order to think that Fiddy would want his girlz sliding all over Pontiacs ...

Detroit Auto Show: Pontiac G6 GXP 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click the image above for a full-size gallery. We've already shown you what Pontiac plans to campaign in the Grand American Sports Car Series, now we'd like to introduce you to the vehicle on which it's based: the Pontiac G6 GXP. We use the term "based" relatively loosely, as the production G6 GXP ...

Solstice beats Miata in sales for 2006 3 years ago on Autoblog

When the Pontiac Solstice first arrived on the scene, the buff books said it was nice but that the new generation Mazda Miata was still the better two-seat, rear-wheel drive ragtop. The Miata has, in fact, proven it's the best low-priced roadster in the U.S. by racking up significant and steady ...

Proof of evolution: Pontiac announces next gen GXP.R racer for GT racing 3 years ago on Autoblog

Pontiac will continue it's GT class racing efforts with the new GXP.R, a car that replaces the successful GTO.R (pictured). The GXP.R is being tested today for the very first time in Florida. Pontiac is looking to rack up wins, so it's decided to continue its development partnership with Pratt ...

Spy Shots: GM's super Thetas from Chevy and Pontiac 3 years ago on Autoblog

The Chevy Equinox and Pontiac Torrent, General Motors' two badge-engineered SUVs based on the Theta platform, are about as vanilla as sport utilities come. Therefore, we've been eager to learn more info about high performance versions the General has in the works. The Equinox one will be badged as ...

Pontiac product placement targets pulp fiction 3 years ago on Autoblog

Pontiac is breaking new ground with product placement next month with "Rush City," a DC Comics production heavily funded by General Motors in an attempt to hock its Pontiac brand to men in their 20s and 30s. The six-issue series will debut on July 19. The Pontiac Solstice a chick ...

New York Auto Show: 2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP high-res photos 3 years ago on Autoblog

If you're looking for some high-resolution photos of the upcoming Pontiac Solstice GXP, we've got you covered. We caught the screaming yellow roadster on display in New York and snapped a few shots for your enjoyment. If you're interested in the 260 HP turbo Ecotec that resides under the hood, ...

Clutch move for Pontiac G6 GXP 3 years ago on Autoblog

When we put up this post on Pontiac's unveiling of its new G6 GXP concept car, many of you pointed out that the six-speed manual transmission apparently came without a clutch... or at least a clutch pedal. Oops. GM quietly issued this updated interior shot today, with - count 'em - three pedals! ...

Pontiac unveils G6 GXP concept car 3 years ago on Autoblog

Pontiac will be whisking the cover off this G6 GXP at the New York Auto Show. Officially just a concept car, we're guessing the GXP will soon see production. The GXP "performance series" badge first saw the light of day on Pontiac's 2003 Bonneville GXP, and later graced the performance ...






Autoblog Podcast #157: Mike Levine trucks along with us.

Mike Levine from PickupTrucks.com joins Chris, Sam, and Dan this week and gets a chance to talk about cars, too! 

 
 

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