Pontiac on the Block Again
April 20, 2009 by jcme · Leave a Comment
Once again, it seems that the Pontiac brand may be on the chopping block at General Motors. After receiving $13.4 billion from the Federal Government in order to help it stay afloat, GM now faces a June 1 deadline. They have been told to restructure or that they will face a bankruptcy ordered by the government.
GM is considering dropping some of its brands, such as GMC and Pontiac. Some brands within GM are safe, including Chevrolet, Cadillac and Buick, according to sources.
It’s likely that GM will try to off load some of its brands that lose money. These include Saturn, Saab and Hummer. It’s possible that Saturn may be sold to another company, as several groups have expressed interest in purchasing it from GM.
It’s unclear what exactly would happen to the Pontiac and GMC brands if GM should decide not to keep them.
The Importance of Regular Vehicle Maintenance
April 13, 2009 by Adam · Leave a Comment
If you want to keep your Pontiac running in its optimal condition, there are some regular vehicle maintenance tasks that you need to take care of. Knowing what kinds of things you need to do will help you to retain your car’s value, avoid breakdowns and accidents, and have an overall better experience with your vehicle.
For example, getting your oil and oil filter changed on a regular basis will give you an amazing return on your maintenance investment. This protects the internal parts of your engine, and it helps improve your gas mileage. Make sure to follow the recommended interval in your vehicle’s manual.
Changing your air filter regularly is important, too. A dirty air filter decreases mileage and makes the engine work harder than it needs to. Usually you’ll change the air filter about once a year.
Make sure to pay attention to your brakes. If your brake light comes on, or if you hear a noise when you brake, it’s time to get them looked at. You want to do that sooner rather than later, as waiting can mean a more expensive repair or even an accident.
You should also maintain your battery. Extreme cold and heat can be hard on your battery. Make sure you have it tested regularly, and that your vehicle’s alternator is working properly.
If you need regular vehicle maintenance on your Pontiac cars, check out your Pontiac dealer near Media today.
Pontiac's Luxury Convertible
April 13, 2009 by Adam · Leave a Comment
The Pontiac G6 convertible is one of the most compelling vehicles on the market today. It features a retractable hardtop, excellent fuel economy, and responsive handling. This vehicle truly embodies the Pontiac experience, and reminds you why Pontiac is and has always been associated with performance and style.
In addition, the Pontiac G6 convertible features quite a bit of luxury. It has cruise control, keyless entry, remote engine start, a V6 engine, a sport-tuned suspension, fog lights, a six CD changer, stability control, 18-inch alloy wheels. You can also add the Premium Package for a six way power driver seat, heated front seats, as well as leather upholstery.
If you want to truly drive the Pontiac experience, you should check out the Pontiac G6 convertible today. From the moment you get in, you’ll know that this is the right car for you. Get to your Pontiac dealer near Springfield , and test drive one of these amazing vehicles today.
Understanding Frontal Air Bags
April 6, 2009 by Adam · Leave a Comment
You’ve probably heard often enough about the benefit of having frontal air bags in your new Pontiac vehicle. However, unless you’ve specifically gone out looking for the information, you may not know exactly what frontal air bags are designed to do. Here are some basics about the frontal airbags you will find in your vehicle:
- During a severe or moderate frontal crash, the frontal air bag will inflate in just a fraction of a second. The airbag prevents the occupant from hitting the vehicle’s interior.
- Frontal air bags don’t usually help in the event of a rollover, a side impact crash, or a rear end crash.
- You still need to wear seat belts when your vehicle has frontal air bags.
- Frontal air bags are standard equipment in new vehicles, and have been in cars since 1998 and light trucks since 1999.
- The second generation of frontal air bags appeared in 1998, and were known as “depowered” air bags.
- The third generation of air bags, which are today’s air bags, have been standard equipment since 2007. These are also known as “advanced” frontal air bags.
If you want to have your vehicle inspected for safety or just make sure that everything is running fine, make sure to give your local Pontiac service center a call today.
Experience the Pontiac Mall
April 6, 2009 by Adam · Leave a Comment
If you are a Pontiac enthusiast, you should consider a visit to the Pontiac mall. The Pontiac mall, located at http://www.pontiacmall.com, offers plenty of official Pontiac licensed apparel and accessories. There is enough there to keep you browsing for quite some time. Take, for example, some of the recent best sellers at the Pontiac mall. They include:
- Custom Logo Pontiac Floor Mats
- Pontiac Charcoal Chino Weekender Cap
- Pontiac 3-D Firebird Cap
- GTO High Octane Cap
- Pontiac Firebird Cap
- GTO Rectangle Keychain
- Pontiac Motorsports Jagged Cap
- GTO Satin Jacket
As you can see, some of the most popular items available tend to be related to the truly iconic Pontiac vehicles of the past and today, such as the Pontiac GTO and the Pontiac Firebird. There are plenty of types of gear to choose from. There is big & tall gear for the larger man. There are collectibles. There are posters and prints. There are floor mats and other car accessories. There is a section of ladies gear, as well. There are also polo shirts as well as t-shirts available. And, of course, there are lots of caps and hats to choose from. If you love Pontiac vehicles, come visit your Pontiac dealer near Newtown Square today and see what we have to offer you. 
Pontiac GTO is a Timeless Classic
April 6, 2009 by jcme · Leave a Comment
If you’re a fan of the Pontiac GTO, you’re in good company. One of the hottest commodities in the world of Sports Entertainment is John Cena, wrestling superstar and actor. Cena is not only one of the great superstars of wrestling today, he’s a big fan of the Pontiac GTO.
Cena recently toured the United States in order to promote his new movie, 12 Rounds. In addition, Cena can be seen regularly in the wrestling ring as well as on the popular Monday Night WWE television program.
Inside his 20-car garage, this “ordinary guy” has several vehicles. But three of them stand out. He owns three Pontiac GTO vehicles from the years 1969 to 1971. Cena describes the GTO as “The pinnacle of not only really fast cars, but body-styling and graphics package.”
It’s not just the style of the Pontiac GTO that gets Cena going, however. As the Florida native says, “it’s what’s under the hood.”
Love the classic Pontiac GTO? Come and see what Pontiac has for you to experience today at your local Pontiac dealer today.