Winding Road » Archive » Bob Lutz Explains Why The Pontiac GTO Failed
In a new video on Automotive News, Bob Lutz discusses why the Pontiac GTO (2003-2006) failed in North America. The video was taped weeks ago at the Chicago Auto Show.
Archive for February, 2007
Winding Road » Archive » Corvette SS Production Code Announced
The Corvette SS will have the production code of GMX245-SSC. GMX245 is GM’s code, generally speaking, for the C6 Corvette currently on sale. When do we get a peek at the SS? Insiders say the car should be testing this summer, in preparation for a NAIAS 2008 debut.
Time to start saving those pennies …
Introducing the Pontiac G8 - Autoblog
Finally. We have been begging GM to bring us a version of Holden’s new VE Commodore ever since the Aussie sedan launched in July. And now, at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show, we’re about to be granted our wish. Introducing the front-engined, rear-wheel-drive 2008 Pontiac G8. The car depicted above and in the attached gallery is the slightly gussied-up "show car" version, but fret not, because 99 percent of what you see is what you’re gonna get.
Also: GM FastLane Blog
Posted via imified (http://www.imified.com). Very interesting. And very cool …
Aw, Snap! Pontiac G8 revealed by Chicago Auto Show webcams - Autoblog
Sorry Pontiac, but who could’ve guessed that your big unveiling at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show would’ve been foiled by a simple webcam?
Holden shows off Commodore SS "Morpheous" at Brisbane show - Autoblog
Morpheous takes the red pill makes its debut at the Brisbane Motor Show this week. AutoblogGreen’s Dane Muldoon is on the scene and he confirms the car’s extreme purlpeness must be seen in person to be fully appreciated.
More Wallace & Gromit in the Works - Cinematical
If there’s any Wallace & Gromit fans out there saddened by the breakup of Dreamworks and Aardman, cheer up. I told you there was plenty more in store for the animation studio’s most popular characters, and I wasn’t just being hopeful. According to a spokesman from Aardman, Wallace & Gromit creator Nick Park is working on a new project for the claymation duo. It isn’t certain, though, whether the project will be for the big screen or for television. But whatever the medium, it is scheduled to begin shooting as soon as Park is finished writing the script.
