Oil Your Muscles and Speak in a Growly Voice, Because You Can Rent Xander Cage’s Pontiac GTO
As “xXx: The Return of Xander Cage” plays in theaters across the country (and potentially gets me in trouble for not writing out the full title when Googling it at work), whether you like the movie or think it’s the normal dumb stuff there is one thing that everyone can agree on: that Pontiac GTO […]
Review: Don Keefe’s ‘Pontiac Concept and Show Cars’ from CarTech Books
The Pontiac brand has been six feet underground for roughly six years, but its presence remains very much alive today. On your daily drive, you are still likely to see plenty of late-model G6s, G8s, Vibes, and Azteks on the road, and you will no doubt find a few Bonnevilles or GTOs at any […]
California Woman Uses Pontiac Sunfire to Walk Her Dog [VIDEO]
![California Woman Uses Pontiac Sunfire to Walk Her Dog [VIDEO]](https://thenewswheel.com/wp-content/themes/patterns/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fthenewswheel.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F04%2FCalifornia-woman-walking-dog-with-car.png&q=90&w=760&h=400&zc=1 "California Woman Uses Pontiac Sunfire to Walk Her Dog [VIDEO]")
There’s a common perception that people who live in Los Angeles drive everywhere. But now, a woman up north in Stockton seems to be giving Los Angelinos a run for their money when it comes to the title of most vehicle-dependent Californian, by using a car to walk her dog. Yes, you heard that right… […]
Pontiac High School Student Contribute to Beautification
Class got back in session this past week at Pontiac High School, and the students were greeted by a much more welcoming entranceway thanks to the efforts of 10 classmates who worked with GM Student Corps this summer. According to GM, 10 Pontiac High School students were brought into the GM Student Corps as paid interns, and […]
North Carolina Man And His 1968 Pontiac Catalina Found In Lake After 43 Years
When Pamela Shook Kolbe’s father, Amos Shook, mysteriously went missing back in 1972, she swore that he would never have left them voluntarily. Now, 43 years later, she finally has some closure over her father’s departure, as his remains were recently found inside his 1968 Pontiac Catalina at the bottom of a lake near where […]
Behind the Badge: Revealing the Secrets of Pontiac’s Emblem
Discover the history of the Arrowhead, an iconic automotive logo
It’s a shame the defunct Pontiac brand didn’t make it out of the Great Recession. After developing a hundred-year legacy of stylish, affordable vehicles, the automaker’s doors were closed by General Motors in 2010. Even though no new Pontiac models are arriving at dealerships anymore, the “zombie” brand still lives on in its recognizable, pointed […]
Pontiac Ventura Honoring Dolphins’ Perfect Season for Auction
For those Miami Dolphins fan who have stuck around through the bullying scandals, the revolving door of quarterbacks and coaches, the disappointingly average seasons, and life after Dan Marino, we might have the car for you. If you’re still holding onto the glory days–like the retired players from their undefeated 1972 season–and want to surround yourself in […]
GM Invests $200M in Orion Assembly and Pontiac Metal Center Plants
General Motors today announced a $200 million investment in its Orion Assembly and Pontiac Metal Center plants. Of that $200 million, $160 million will go to Orion for tooling and equipment. The other $40 million will go to Pontiac for new dies. Related: Chevrolet Helps Veterans Return to the Civilian Life This $200 million investment […]
1,200 Horsepower Pontiac Firebird Is the Best Way to Spend $87K
Although the Pontiac brand is no longer around producing new cars, it still manages to impress now and again. Take the recent appearance of the Pontiac Firebird in the news. The sleek black muscle car manages to live on in new and impressive ways. True, it might not be a new, flashy model to be […]
Car Hack – Key Stuck in Ignition: Pontiac Aztek
Let’s face it. For many of us, taking our well aged vehicles to the mechanic as much as visiting the doctor: avoid it at all cost for risk of finding out something else is wrong. This principle is tried and true, right? If you don’t know there is a problem, then there is not a […]
Vehicular Viewing: New on Streaming for April 2020
If there’s ever been a time to stay home and explore your streaming options, it’s right now. As you do the responsible thing by staying at home to fight the coronavirus, here are the best new auto-related movies and TV shows you’ll find on the major streaming services in April. Shop Click Drive: The best […]
4 Breathtaking Scenic Drives in Illinois
Illinois provides picturesque panoramas, tasty wines, and historical towns to explore. Here are four gorgeous scenic drives you should take to cultivate a deeper appreciation of the state’s natural beauty. Travel Companion: Meet the efficient, family-friendly Chevy Equinox Illinois River Road Drive the Illinois River Road from Ottawa to Havana for a pleasant 123-mile jaunt. […]
Buick Adds 3 New Color Options to the 2020 Enclave
If you’re in the market for a new Buick Enclave, your options are about to get a little more colorful. For the 2020 model year, Buick is offering three new exterior paint colors for the Enclave: Champagne Gold Metallic, Dark Moon Blue Metallic, and Rich Garnet Metallic. Now, the Enclave offers a grand total of […]
The Raminator Monster Truck Is a Beastly Modified RAM 2500 HD
Monster Jam motorsport events feature a cast of gargantuan, creatively themed monster trucks sporting elaborate designs, from the classic Grave Digger to the over-the-top Zombie. Among those attention-grabbing entrants is Raminator. As its name — and the massive, 3D logo across its body — suggests, the Raminator monster truck proudly touts the performance legacy of […]
Tennessee Boasts the Lowest Cost of Car Ownership in the Country
According to the personal finance site WalletHub.com, the Volunteer State has the lowest cost for vehicle ownership in the nation — and it’s the second-best state for drivers, overall, only trailing behind Iowa. Built to for Reliability: The 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 About the study’s findings To find the most driver-friendly state in the nation, […]
Vehicular Viewing: New on Streaming for March 2020
Welcome again to Vehicular Viewing, a monthly feature where I round up the major streaming platforms’ best movies and TV shows for car lovers. Among the titles new on streaming for March 2020, you’ll find a heavy emphasis on the past — and an array of classic rides from around the world. Buying a Used […]
[Photos] Say Hello to the 2021 GMC Canyon AT4 and Denali
![[Photos] Say Hello to the 2021 GMC Canyon AT4 and Denali](https://thenewswheel.com/wp-content/themes/patterns/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fthenewswheel.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F01%2F2021-GMC-Canyon-AT4-001.jpg&q=90&w=760&h=400&zc=1 "[Photos] Say Hello to the 2021 GMC Canyon AT4 and Denali")
Back in August of 2019, we first got word of the upcoming off-road-ready 2021 GMC Canyon AT4. Now, GMC is offering a first look at this capable new truck. Check it out below. Score a Great Deal: Shop for the 2020 GMC Canyon AT4: Built for adventure “This is a truck created with outdoor adventurers […]
My Cousin Vinny was Almost Perfect
My Cousin Vinny – the legendary courtroom comedy – neglected to mention the third 1960’s vehicle that had an independent rear suspension: the Chevy Corvair.
