Former GM vice-chairman offers an insider’s look at a once proud industry. Bob Lutz is one of the most colorful, if not controversial figures in the automotive industry today. Although he officially retired from General Motors in 2010, ending a 47-year automotive career that also began with GM and included … Read more
There are many vehicles, both past and present, that have not received the notoriety or praise that they likely deserved. One such vehicle is the Pontiac Aztek, which was often chastised by critics for its rather abstract appearance, and general lack of smooth, flowing body lines. Production of the Aztek … Read more
In the 1980s General Motors produced a mid-engine, two-seat sports car and named it the Pontiac Fiero. Just as the Corvette elevated Chevrolet, GM hoped the Fiero would do likewise for Pontiac. Its five-year model run started off strong, but quality problems and declining interest eventually killed what is now … Read more