Pontiac G8 New & Future Car Articles

A Short Drive with GM CEO Fritz Henderson

On Emphasizing Product, Retaining Lutz and Forming a New Company in 40 Days more

Bob Lutz: Pontiac G8 will live on as a Chevy Caprice

Only hours into his latest tenure at General Motors, Bob Lutz was back at what he does best, namely, slipping product information to the media and giving enthusiasts a reason to believe in the beleaguered auto company. more

America's Top 40 New Cars

Boost Your Game As An Automotive Authority more

Detroit 2009: Five Cars For The Enthusiast

The lack of SUV debuts at the 2009 Detroit auto show left much more room for driver's cars. Enough room, in fact, for us to find five driver-focused cars making their first appearance. more

2009 Pontiac G8 GXP

The G8 GXP may look similar to the 6.0-liter V-8-powered G8 GT, but underneath its vented hood is the 6.2-liter LS3 V-8 from the Corvette. more

Annual All-Stars Notebook - Dyer Consequences

The joy of this endeavor, then, lies in the surprises. And fortunately there were plenty of those, too. Consider the case of the Dodge Challenger R/T. more

2009 Pontiac G8 GT

The G8 really does resonate as a half price BMW 5-series. The 361-hp V-8 provides strong low-end acceleration. It rides beautifully. Steering and stability are very good and on center. more

First Test: 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP

American M5: Your Bargain-Priced, BMW-Like Super Sedan Has Arrived more

2009 Motor Trend Car of the Year: Introduction and Contenders

The Best Of Years, The Worst Of Years: As the Economy Tanks, the Auto Industry Rolls Out One of the Strongest Fields Ever more

2009 Pontiac G8 V-6

In the interest of going against the automotive grain, we took a base G8 for a spin to see how it stacks up against other big V-6 sedans. Boring? We'll see. more

2008 Pontiac G8 GT

A big, bold, Australian sedan with a 361-horsepower V-8 engine hits the market as gas prices top $4.00 per gallon. Will it succeed? more

Comparison Test: 2009 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV vs. 2008 Pontiac G8 GT

End Game: When spending $30K on a performance sedan, what drives you-front or back? more

2008 Pontiac G8 GT

Pontiac's 361-hp Aussie rock star meets its twice-the-price Bavarian twin. Has GM finally built a bargain BMW? more

First Look: 2010 Pontiac G8 Sport Truck

"Sport Truck," is generic name for El Camino-style 2010 Pontiac G8 variant based off the Holden Ute more

First Look: 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP

The poor man's BMW: They mean it this time more

The Big Picture: What a long strange trip it's been - Pontiac G8 GT closes the circle

I looked over the orange Pontiac G8 GT in the Motor Trend garage the other week and thought, "What a long, strange trip it's been." more

Comparison Test: 2008 Pontiac G8 GT vs. 2008 Dodge Charger R/T

Down Under Siege: Pontiac's toothy new lizard from Oz rumbles into Dodge Hemi territory. The forecast calls for clouds of tire smoke. more

First Test: 2008 Pontiac G8 GT

It's all done with smoke in the mirrors more

Gym Dandies: Welcome to the new Golden Age of American Muscle

A horsepower war has been raging for several years even as the nattering on global warming has grown in intensity and shrillness. Well, power-fiends, get 'em while you can. more

First Look: 2008 Pontiac G8 GT

Pontiac's new G8 GT is the hottest import from Down Under since Elle MacPherson. Take closer look at this new rear-drive performance sedan. more

The Ultimate Pontiac G8 -- Just add a Z06 engine

My, how the badges lie. To anyone else on the road, this black Holden Commodore is a regular HSV GTS, the 6.0-liter V-8 sport sedan built by GM's Australian hot-shop, Holden Special Vehicles (HSV). With its 20-inch wheels, big brakes, and tied-down suspension, the HSV GTS previews the 425-hp Pontiac more

Pontiac G8: Pounding out the Fingerprints

Motor Trend's Matt Stone joins GM's development team as they put the finishing touches on the 2008 Pontiac G8 sedan. more