Introduced in 2006 to fill a void in the Pontiac division, the Torrent is the Chevrolet Equinox's twin. Like the latter, it comes with either two or four-wheel drives, and a choice of two V6 engines. As this is its last year in its present form, the Torrent gets only superficial changes for 2009: availability of Bluetooth connectivity, and three new body colours. According to GM, these are the Pontiac Torrent's main rivals: Ford Escape, Jeep Liberty, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Santa Fe, Mazda CX-7, Kia Sorento et Toyota RAV4.
Two compact cars that have been discontinued for a while are still attractive options for many consumers, especially small families on a budget who don’t want anything complicated, but need something convenient. The Pontiac Vibe and the Toyota Matrix indeed offer an interesting format (they compare favorably to several current …
Many models disappear from the new car market over the years, but sometimes it's also brands that completely vanish. Howver, they can still be found, of course, at used car dealerships. In many cases, their hasty depreciation has made them very affordable and attractive to buyers, but you have to …
The Pontiac Firebird Trans Am from Smokey and the Bandit is one of the most famous movie cars of all time. A 1977 special-edition model once owned by the late actor Burt Reynolds recently wound up on the car auction website Bring a Trailer. Believe it or not, the winning …
Have you ever heard of the Pontiac Banshee? If you love classic cars, then most likely yes. As part of a project codenamed “XP-833,” General Motors considered launching this sports coupe back in 1964 to compete directly against the Ford Mustang . A convertible was even supposed to follow shortly …
Let's get something out of the way right now: the Vibe and the Matrix are two non-identical twins whose only differences, their bodies aside, are in the details of their equipment. The majority of their mechanical and structural components come from Toyota, just like the various elements that make up …
The compact Pontiac Vibe is simultaneously a wagon and a utility vehicle without clearly belonging to either category. It has had a low-key career since its launch in 2003 but it is undeniably one of GM’s best product lines. That is no accident considering that it owes its technical design …
The Pontiac Aztek simply won’t fall into oblivion, it appears. Not only is Pontiac the discontinued car brand Canadians miss the most according to a survey from last year, but for some strange reason people out there maintain a fascination for its controversially styled SUV (we’re being polite, here) that …
According to a survey that was published last fall, Pontiac is the car brand that people miss the most both in Canada and in the U.S. Naturally, many would like to see it come back in one way or another. Well, over the past several days, more than a few …
Toyota and General Motors are urging owners or custodians of certain older vehicles who have not yet addressed Takata airbag recalls since 2015 to stop driving their vehicles. The warning specifically targets the 2004-2005 Toyota RAV4 (driver’s side front airbag), as well as the 2003-2004 Toyota Corolla , Matrix and …
The Pontiac GTO is a proud member of the glorious Muscle Car era, and collectors are always looking for the rarest and most incredible examples. Last weekend in Florida, Mecum Kissimmee a.k.a. “The World’s Largest Collector Car Auction” shattered a record with the sale of a 1970 GTO Judge Ram …
The Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction in Arizona, which ended last weekend, saw a number of records. We’ve already told you about the sale of the first 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 , but now we must absolutely bring to your attention the 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am that once belonged to late …
Here’s some news that will excite fans of the classic 1980s TV show Knight Rider : actor David Hasselhoff a.k.a. Michael Knight is auctioning off his own personal KITT car, the iconic black Pontiac Firebird Trans Am that was actually the star of the action. While not really endowed with …
Pontiac continues to generate plenty of interest among car enthusiasts and collectors. In recent months, the late Burt Reynold’s Trans Am and the only Banshee prototype in existence were sold for a big pile of money. The most recent example is the Pontiac Fiero, an American symbol of the 1980s.
The Pontiac Firebird Trans Am from Smokey and the Bandit is one of the most famous movie cars of all time. A 1977 special-edition model once owned by the late actor Burt Reynolds recently wound up on the car auction website Bring a Trailer. Believe it or not, the winning …
It seemed like a good idea at the time, and it was, but nobody knew that time was running out on Pontiac. The Solstice, with eyes on the Mazda Miata (MX-5), hit the showrooms in 2005, (https://youtu.be/ZqJkZh886Qo?t=1m26s) and despite some design flaws (https://youtu.be/ZqJkZh886Qo?t=2m38s, https://youtu.be/ZqJkZh886Qo?t=3m46s) it was a sales success. In …
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Incredibly Rare and Awesome Pontiac GTO Judge Sold for $1.5 Million
Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Owned by Burt Reynolds Now Worth $630K
David Hasselhoff Sells His Iconic KITT From “Knight Rider”
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