Archive for the ‘GTO’ Category

Chevy Camaro mule caught Stateside

Spy Shots: Chevy Camaro mule caught Stateside - Autoblog

Though it’s been spotted bombing the boulevards of Australia, the Chevy Camaro mule seen in these pictures has not been caught testing in the U.S. until now. Insiders have confirmed this Middle Eastern-market Chevy Lumina SS mule with severely truncated rear doors is indeed a mule for the production Chevy Camaro that will hopefully go on sale as a 2009 model.


Pontiac G8 Ute a distinct possibility?

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HOLDEN has factored a major new export program – believed to be the new VE Ute – into its production plans at its manufacturing plant at Elizabeth in South Australia.

Stolen From: Pontiac G8 Ute a distinct possibility - Autoblog


Bob Lutz Explains Why The Pontiac GTO Failed

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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.


Introducing the Pontiac G8

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


Aw, Snap! Pontiac G8 revealed by Chicago Auto Show webcams

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

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.


Holden VE Commodore wins Australian Wheels’ COTY award

HoldenHolden VE Commodore wins Australian Wheels’ COTY award - Autoblog

For those of you eagerly anticipating the U.S. arrival of Holden’s rear-wheel drive Zeta platform in the form of Chevy’s revived Camaro and the Pontiac G8, take heart that it’s officially proven itself in the land down under. Word has come from the other side the world that the Holden VE Commodore has won Wheels magazine’s 2006 Car of the Year award.


2007 Russo & Steele, Scottsdale: 1970 Pontiac GTOs

two beautiful goatsThis stunning duo of jet-black goats had a huge crowd around them at Russo and Steele, and we were proud to be among them. Absolutely perfect cars mechanically, and that black paint looked like liquid. Despite their similarities, they are two very different cars.

2007 Russo & Steele, Scottsdale: 1970 Pontiac GTOs - Autoblog


It’s official! Pontiac to get RWD platform, likely in G8

holdenIt’s official! Pontiac to get RWD platform, likely in G8 - Autoblog

Perhaps riding a contact high from all the heady presentations at the NAIAS, GM product Czar Bob Lutz let fly that the Holden Commodore SS will be coming to the US as a Pontiac. Lutz went on to say that the car will be known as the G8, and that GM is looking at an official amount of “a lot.” In this case, a lot adds up to about 30,000 per year, with reserve capacity in case they nail it with price and features, and demand is high.


The Humbler …

1970 GTO Humbler with VOE


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