Who Makes Pontiac Cars?

by Leo Wilkinson

Pontiac was an American brand that produced cars between 1931 and 2010. A division of General Motors, it focused on mid-range models but also created some famous muscle cars through the years.

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Who Makes Pontiac Cars?

Pontiac was a sub-brand created by General Motors that filled the gap between its more affordable Chevrolet models and higher-end Buick, Cadillac and Oldsmobile cars. Initially the name of an individual model (the Pontiac 6 introduced in 1926), it became a brand in its own right in 1931.

Pontiac continued to produce a wide variety of models but when General Motors was restructured as a result of the 2008 financial crisis Pontiac was one of the brands that it closed down. Although GM still owns the name, Pontiac built its final car in 2010.

What Sort of Vehicles Does Pontiac Make?

Pontiac produced a wide variety of cars throughout its existence, including sedan, coupe, convertible and SUV models. It’s best known for its stylish, high-performance cars and for muscle cars such as the Firebird and GTO.

With the newest Pontiac car now at least 15 years old, the number of used models for sale is decreasing. Popular models from the brand’s later years include the Firebird, Solstice roadster and the G6 and G8 sedans.

by Leo Wilkinson

Leo is a writer and editor specialising in the automotive sector. He has held senior roles at What Car?, MSN Cars, The Telegraph and Cazoo, and since gone on to write for brands including Auto Trader and CarGurus. Over the past twenty-plus years he has driven and reviewed hundreds of cars, from budget-priced runarounds to luxury SUVs.

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