• Pontiac is an automobile manufacturer that is owned by General Motors. The company has long specialized in performance vehicles, but General Motors announced that the Pontiac brand would be phased out by the end of 2010 in order to focus on their other brands. Pontiac has been producing vehicles since 1926, and the Grand Am and GTO are among the most recognizable Pontiac models.
  
  

Grand Am and G6 Series

• The Pontiac Grand Am was produced from 1973 to 1975 and from 1978 to 1980. It was replaced for a short period by the Pontiac 6000, but the Grand Am model returned in 1985 and has become one of Pontiac's best sellers. The Grand Am was replaced by the Pontiac G6 in 2005; the name change signified that this was the sixth generation of the Grand Am model. The G6 and Grand Ams were available in two-door coupe, four-door sedan and convertible body styles. Throughout the years, the Grand Am went through a number of design changes, and it has been available in several trim packages that included interior trim and engine variations. The last model, which was produced in 2005, featured a 2.2-liter L4 engine or a 3.4-liter 3400 V6 engine.
  
  

Vibe

• The Pontiac Vibe is a compact hatchback that was first introduced in 2003. Its appearance is like a combination of a car and small sport utility vehicle, making it appealing for those who want the look of an SUV without the size. The 2003 to 2006 Vibes were available with an economical base trim package, mid-trim all-wheel-drive package or a GT sport package, although the 2007 model was only available with the base trim. The second generation of the Vibe was produced for the 2009 and 2010 model years. The new generation features a sportier exterior and was available in basic trim, all-wheel-drive and GT trim packages.
  
  

GTO

• The Pontiac GTO is perhaps the most iconic of all Pontiac cars because of its classic muscle-car status. The classic GTO was produced from 1964 to 1974 as a racing concept car that emphasized street performance. The GTO is named for the Ferrari 250 GTO, a successful Italian race car. Over the years, this classic car saw several changes to its body and interior. GTOs were produced in hard-top, convertible and sport-coupe body styles. Although production ended on the classic GTO in 1974, nostalgia for classic muscle cars led to Pontiac's reintroduction of the GTO in 2004. The modern GTO features softer lines than its tough-muscled grandfather, but it is still well known for its speed and street performance.