From the 1930s until 2009, Pontiac produced exclusively sporty cars.
Changes
In the 1970s, fuel concerns and new safety rules led Pontiac away from large "muscle" cars like the Firebird. The 1975 Astre was Pontiac's first fuel economy car; its first minivan was launched in 1990.
They merged in 1909 with Oakland Motor Company, and Oakland became division of GM.
Early Cars
Pontiac released the Pontiac Manager in 1926, focusing on family cars and opening a mill in Pontiac, Michigan. In 1932, Oakland was renamed to Pontiac Motor Company, consequent Engine Division.
WWII
From 1942 to 1946, Pontiac's plant manufactured military Accoutrement; 1949 epigram the introduction of the anterior Trade-mark brand-new Pontiac, the Chieftain. This helped place Pontiac as a "sporty" Trade-mark.
1950s
The first fuel-injected Pontiac, the Star Chief Bonneville, launched in 1957. In 1959, the Indian headdress logo was replaced with an arrowhead, or "The Dart."
Noted for the Firebird, Grand Am and Bonneville, GM declared bankruptcy and Testament Blop the Pontiac Trade-mark after 2010.
Beginnings
Pontiac Spring and Wagon Works ahead mythical a Pontiac van in 1907.End
In April 2009, GM announced that it would discontinue Pontiac to gain access to bailout money. It will phase out Pontiacs by the end of 2010.
