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

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 burning flames. Oh, they have their good points, but the market's worst folding top mechanism and rampant parts-sharing to keep costs in check have taken their toll on the promising droptops. What we can say, however, is that every Kappa platform vehicle is fabulous looking. Even the badge job Opel GT and Daewoo G2X. Which is why, however small, there's ... Read more →

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 Solstice and Saturn Sky could live on... with different parents Damon Lavrinc

General Motors' acting CEO Fritz Henderson has said the Wilmington, DE plant that currently produces the Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky could be sold if a buyer was interested in producing the ...

Officially Official: GM kills Pontiac *UPDATED with LIVE webcast embed* Chris Paukert

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 ...

SEMA 2008: Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe Concept in the flesh Drew Phillips

GM gave us an early look at its Solstice GXP Coupe Concept a few days ago, but we made sure to stop by the GM display to check out the coupe in person. We're glad to say that it's just as attractive ...

Rumormill: GM kills the Kappa II platform 1 year ago on Autoblog

The ruthless pruning continues, with GM Inside News reporting that the rear-wheel-drive Kappa II platform has gone to heaven before ever touching this mortal coil. Back in 2004, a vehicle line executive said "The Kappa architecture is a great platform for sporty, driver-oriented applications around ...

Pontiac Solstice Coupe to pack 300 horses? 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above for high-res live shots of the 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe Sporting a specific output of 130 horsepower-per-liter, the turbocharged, direct-injected Ecotec four-cylinder from GM that's featured in the Pontiac Solstice GXP, Saturn Sky Redline and SS versions of the Chevy HHR and Cobalt, ...

New York '08 Preview: Pontiac Solstice Coupe spotted on Pontiac.com 1 year ago on Autoblog

The thing about the internet is, once something gets published, it can't be taken back. We're sure Pontiac feels that way about this little image that appeared on its official website at some point in the recent past. It shows the Pontiac G8 sport truck and, lo and behold, a Solstice Coupe! ...

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 ...

New York '08 Preview: Pontiac Solstice Targa may appear 1 year ago on Autoblog

Back in October we told you that a targa Pontiac Solstice was on the way sometime in 2008, and now some sources are reporting that the removable top two-seater will be unveiled in New York in two weeks. The targa setup will consist of panels over the driver and passenger seats that can stow into ...

Solstice F430: Abomination or Pontiac perfected? 1 year ago on Autoblog

click above to view more images of the Solstice F430 There's a pretty healthy argument to be made for leaving the styling of your Pontiac Solstice alone. It did end up in production virtually off the show floor, as evidenced by the cockpit's spaciousness and spectacular materials (hint: saracasm). ...

Autoblog Podcast #81 1 year ago on Autoblog

Now here's something worth giving thanks over. The podcast makes its return in time for you to load it on your iPod for the drive over the river and through the woods. We've been away at shows, so of course we do some recapping of whatever highlights struck our fancy at Tokyo, SEMA, and LA. We start ...

Pontiac planning Solstice Targa? 2 years ago on Autoblog

According to what are being described as "well placed sources," General Motors is planning to introduce a Targa version of the Pontiac Solstice in the first half of 2009. Known internally as the GMX627, the Solstice Targa would sport two removable roof sections that will somehow be stored within ...

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 ...

Solstice coupe due in 2008, Torrent dead, RWD G5 under development 2 years ago on Autoblog

Automotive News has been pumping out a ton of information about the General's future products, and between buffing fingerprints off the crystal ball and making phone calls to unnamed sources, they've shed some light on the future of Pontiac. According to AN, we can expect to get a hard-top version ...

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 ...

GM officially forms "Power Partnership" with Transformers 2 years ago on Autoblog

click above image to view high-resolution pics of the entire GM cast of characters During its sixth-annual "ten" pre-Oscar gala last night, General Motors made official what everyone already knew: it's going to be in the live-action Transformers film this summer. They had on hand some of the four ...

Green and gaudy: Pontiac Top Tuner Solstice 2 years ago on Autoblog

Pontiac's foray into the tuner world has been partially stunted by the limited amount of available Solsti on the road. Fortunately for Pontiac, a Canadian customizing contingent that represents the best of what's up north, took it upon itself to create the stereotypical tuner machine (with 500 ...

Solstice beats Miata in sales for 2006 2 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 ...

Lutz definitely up for a Solstice Coupe 2 years ago on Autoblog

The gents at Winding Road (you remember those guys, right?) got up close and personal with Bob Lutz at a recent media event and asked him directly about whether or not a coupe version of the Pontiac Solstice was still in the works. The answer Lutz gave was guarded, but it clearly indicates a coupe ...

EDAG Sportwagon hardtop for Solstice on sale in January 2 years ago on Autoblog

Many of you remember shots of this hardtop Pontiac Solstice that features a hatchback-type rear end. The hardtop is a product developed by EDAG that's been in development for some time, but word is out that the EDAG Sportwagon hardtop, as it's now officially called, will be available in January of ...

Brits won't be getting version of Opel GT 3 years ago on Autoblog

The Vauxhaull brand is Britain's own little version of Opel, the General Motors brand sold throughout the rest of Europe. While it may seem cool the Brits don't have to buy the same Opels as the rest of the old country, there are drawbacks. One big one is the announcement recently that Vauxhaull ...

V6 Corvette rumors are rumored to be true! 3 years ago on Autoblog

Rumors of a V6-powered Corvette model have been floating around for years but weren't taken very seriously until Motor Trend decided to spend some ink on it a few issues ago and predict the six-cylinder model would revive the "Sting Ray" name. The model would basically be a Chevy-branded version of ...

Transformers Update: Jazz will be played by a Pontiac Solstice 3 years ago on Autoblog

UPDATE 1: new pic added of Solstice Jazz Looks like Autobot member Jazz will be joining Bumblebee in getting a new set of car clothes to wear in the upcoming Transformers film directed by Michael Bay. Several sources are confirming that Jazz, traditionally shown as a Martini Porsche 935 Turbo race ...

Solstice a formidable opponent at SCCA 3 years ago on Autoblog

Pontiac's newest offering to the convertible market has been gaining more traction (pun intended) in the world of motor sport. Nowhere is that pervasiveness being felt more than in the Showroom Stock B (SSB) class of the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA). Before 2006, the top slots were dominated ...

GM announces Solstice GXP pricing 3 years ago on Autoblog

General Motors' Pontiac division chose (what else) the summer solstice to reveal the price for its top of the line Solstice model. The 260 hp Solstice GXP will appear in dealerships this fall sporting a sticker price of $25,995 (including destination charges). With 47 percent more power than the ...

Pontiac's new identity: RWD? 3 years ago on Autoblog

It's no secret that General Motors' one-time "performance" brand has lost its way in recent years, to the point where product czar Bob Lutz singled out Pontiac as one of GM's "damaged brands" in a widely-quoted speech. Now rumors are circulating that GM may revive Pontiac's performance focus by ...

GM considers ramping up Solstice production 3 years ago on Autoblog

A Pontiac spokesperson admitted Monday that the automaker is considering "slightly boosting" production for the popular roadster. Speaking to Reuters, Jim Hopson said that Solstice demand hiked Pontiac showroom traffic by 20 percent in the first quarter. Perhaps getting a little carried away, Hopson ...

Solstice impressive in SCCA debut 3 years ago on Autoblog

As we reported last week, General Motors officially decided to take the Solstice racing on a national level by entering it in the Sports Car Club of America road racing series. The first race was last weekend at the New Hampshire International Speedway and the Solstice placed third in the Showroom ...

Hot Rod builds a LS7-powered Solstice 3 years ago on Autoblog

There are a few power-addicted types on Autoblog's staff that aren't impressed with the stock Pontiac Solstice's output, and apparently the guys over at Hot Rod magazine feel the same way. Bless their hearts, they decided to stop complaining and do something about it-- ...

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, ...

Sneak peek: GM's Pontiac Solstice racer? 3 years ago on Autoblog

An alert member of the Solstice Forum attended the  March Madness/Final Four Pontiac demofest at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway last Sunday, and got a brief glimpse of the newest offspring of the GM Performance parts bin - a Pontiac Solstice racer! The car appears to be outfitted for SCCA ...

The ten hottest-selling cars in America 3 years ago on Autoblog

In the U.S. market at least, it's great to be a Toyota dealer. According to CNNMoney.com and Edmunds.com, Toyota's Prius tops the list of 10 hottest cars in America, with six Toyota models making the list (including all three Scion models). Hybrids are hot, too - the Prius, Lexus RX400h and Ford ...






Autoblog Podcast #151: With Car and Driver's Eddie Alterman

Eddie Alterman wades in with Sam, Chris, Dan, and Jonny to talk about SEMA and other recent events.

 
 

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