Pontiac, which has been introduced as the ‘companion’ marque to GM’s Oakland Motor Car line by General Motors in the year 1926, has been the subject of recent speculation in the automotive industry. The speculation involves the issue of probable partnership between Pontiac and BMW. The hype was intensified by General Motors czar, Bob Lutz when he said that he wants to make Pontiac the “American BMW”.

Pontiac is a mid-level brand in the GM lineup. It features sporty and youthful vehicles with high-performance Pontiac performance parts that are sold at reasonable prices. The pioneer General Motors Pontiac was the six cylinder model which was not designed to compete with four cylinder models.

BMW, on the other hand, is a renowned automaker. It has more than 10 years experience in manufacturing Z3 and Z4. Its name has already gained not only fame but reputation in vehicle manufacturing. Some critics are having qualms about the partnership issue because they are thinking that BMW will not allow such thing.

With the announcement of Lutz of his desire to combine Pontiac and BMW capabilities, the automobile fanatics expressed mixed reaction. Some consider the idea laughable in the light of the company’s recent lineup. On the other side of it, some are looking forward for the accomplishment of said endeavor.

Auto Bild, a German car magazine has also publicized its speculation about a down-market Z-car to slot just below the Z4, where the original 4-cylinder Z3 was just a tad larger than the MX-5 Miata, the next-generation Z4 moved up significantly in size and price.

The partnership of the two automakers may be impossible to some but there is still a great possibility for it. Mazda MX-5 Miata. Saturn Sky and Pontiac Solstice are intriguing vehicles. Their sales percentage is constantly growing. Nonetheless, if the partnership of the two automakers prospers, the query that must be contemplated is whether people would actually shop.



By: Joe Ratzkin

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General Motors has had many achievements in the industry of automotives, whether in pioneering car technologies or designing and producing other car makes. The company has had a lot of car makes to be proud of and one of them is the legendary Pontiac. Upon its introduction, the Pontiac name has already garnered various praises because of it being a car made for durability, comfortability, and optimum performance. But that’s all thanks to the Pontiac parts, which, without their trademark efficiency, the Pontiac wouldn’t be known for all these accolades.

It is without a doubt that Pontiac parts are efficient, especially considering that it’s the General Motors name that is behind its design and production. The parts are all uniquely connected with one another for coordination that could only result to the vehicle’s overall smooth operation and high performance.

Pontiac makes several engine types so that car buyers can have a choice over diesel-powered engine, petroleum powered engine or one that is turbocharged. They couple either of the choices with an automatic transmission for drivers wanting a more relaxing drive or with a manual transmission for owners wishing to have full control of their cars and its speed. But they just don’t make run-ofhte-mill transmissions because before producing these gearboxes, Pontiac first checks the specification of their cars; like how much horsepower and torque it has in order for them to produce exactly what type and how much speed the transmissions should get. That way, owners can feel their cars’ maximum potential when they take it for a ride. They basically do the same thing when they start producing the car’s clutch so that it complements the requirements of the vehicle’s transmission.

Everything has to be well-prepared and tested before a release of newly-made cars so that customers satisfaction is guaranteed. So, before everything else, all parts are tried and tested meticulously against harsh conditions so that Pontiac sees exactly what to do and what not to do if ever they do not get a satisfactory result from these tests. Radiators are tested against how well they could cope with the heat, the fuel pumps go through extensive tests on whether they could supply the right amount of fuel for the power production process, the braking system is put through dangerous and risky tests to check if they could really come in handy to save the lives of passengers once they are called for action, and catalytic converters are tested to see if they indeed have the ability of making sure unburned gases do not escape their clutches without being transformed into less harmful emissions. These are not just the parts that are tried and tested as all go through extensive examination before they are graded excellent by car engineers.

All these things are Pontiac’s secret into optimizing their vehicles to become one of the best choices when buying a brand new car. Owners could be sure that the Pontiac parts their cars have are of ultimate qualities and that these could perform efficiently into providing them with the utmost vehicle satisfaction. Also, as a way of thanking their customers, Pontiac provides repair and information manuals regarding the parts so that if there is ever one faulty part, owners could have a basic knowledge on what needs to be done.



By: Brendan Cassidy

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General Motors has had many achievements in the industry of automotives, whether in pioneering car technologies or designing and producing other car makes. The company has had a lot of car makes to be proud of and one of them is the legendary Pontiac. Upon its introduction, the Pontiac name has already garnered various praises because of it being a car made for durability, comfortability, and optimum performance. But that’s all thanks to the Pontiac parts, which, without their trademark efficiency, the Pontiac wouldn’t be known for all these accolades.

It is without a doubt that Pontiac parts are efficient, especially considering that it’s the General Motors name that is behind its design and production. The parts are all uniquely connected with one another for coordination that could only result to the vehicle’s overall smooth operation and high performance.

Pontiac makes several engine types so that car buyers can have a choice over diesel-powered engine, petroleum powered engine or one that is turbocharged. They couple either of the choices with an automatic transmission for drivers wanting a more relaxing drive or with a manual transmission for owners wishing to have full control of their cars and its speed. But they just don’t make run-ofhte-mill transmissions because before producing these gearboxes, Pontiac first checks the specification of their cars; like how much horsepower and torque it has in order for them to produce exactly what type and how much speed the transmissions should get. That way, owners can feel their cars’ maximum potential when they take it for a ride. They basically do the same thing when they start producing the car’s clutch so that it complements the requirements of the vehicle’s transmission.

Everything has to be well-prepared and tested before a release of newly-made cars so that customers satisfaction is guaranteed. So, before everything else, all parts are tried and tested meticulously against harsh conditions so that Pontiac sees exactly what to do and what not to do if ever they do not get a satisfactory result from these tests. Radiators are tested against how well they could cope with the heat, the fuel pumps go through extensive tests on whether they could supply the right amount of fuel for the power production process, the braking system is put through dangerous and risky tests to check if they could really come in handy to save the lives of passengers once they are called for action, and catalytic converters are tested to see if they indeed have the ability of making sure unburned gases do not escape their clutches without being transformed into less harmful emissions. These are not just the parts that are tried and tested as all go through extensive examination before they are graded excellent by car engineers.

All these things are Pontiac’s secret into optimizing their vehicles to become one of the best choices when buying a brand new car. Owners could be sure that the Pontiac parts their cars have are of ultimate qualities and that these could perform efficiently into providing them with the utmost vehicle satisfaction. Also, as a way of thanking their customers, Pontiac provides repair and information manuals regarding the parts so that if there is ever one faulty part, owners could have a basic knowledge on what needs to be done.



By: Brendan Cassidy

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