For our August issue test group, we tested hatchbacks and wagons. These vehicles are good alternatives to small SUVs. They offer better fuel economy, have a sedan-like ride, and flexible cargo-carrying capabilities. The full road tests from the magazine...

With all the doom and gloom news dominating the airwaves these days, it’s good to know that there’s a new, small car that really blew us away...and it doesn’t cost a fortune. For about $17,000, the manual transmission Honda...

The auto industry is very complicated these days, with constant change across all corners of the globe. The worldwide economic slowdown dictates widespread cost reductions, inspiring partnerships and changes in ownership. Further confusing the scene are past commitments between...

Despite assurances from General Motors President and CEO Fritz Henderson that “We have absolutely no intention at all of not taking care of customers" (from CBS Early Show interview), there is one thing that is clear about vehicle warranties...

General Motors announced that is accelerating the closure of some U.S. factories and idling others, with more production changes to follow as the company restructures under Chapter 11 bankruptcy. We already know that GM is planning to eliminate its...

As part of its downsizing, General Motors has announced a list of high-performance models to be discontinued, by the end of the year: Chevrolet Cobalt SS sedan Chevrolet Impala SS Cadillac STS-V Pontiac G6 GXP Some of these are...

With the increased likelihood of bankruptcy looming, cash-strapped General Motors would be open to selling off part of its manufacturing capacity to another carmaker, and even let buyers cherry pick some individual car lines, according to President and CEO...

In 1982 I bought a luxurious and sporty 1980 Pontiac Phoenix. It may well have been the worst car I ever owned. But my Phoenix’s many dimensions of awfulness provided hooting entertainment for my friends, and valuable lessons in humiliation...

Much has been made of the sudden announcement of the death sentence for Pontiac, including the likely end of the one truly competitive model the brand has offered over the past 20 years or so, the G8. Autoblog reports...

Pontiac will join Hummer, Saab, and Saturn as orphaned GM brands, likely to fade into history like Oldsmobile before it. Shock is the first reaction I felt upon hearing the announcement, even though there was much evidence showing that...

The days are numbered for the Pontiac division, as General Motors focuses its resources on Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC. The passing of such a storied automotive name got the staff reminiscing about their favorite Pontiacs, from lust to...

There have been a number of vehicle recalls announced recently affecting Hyundai, GM, and Mazda vehicles. If your vehicle is listed here, the manufacturer may contact you with information about what to do, or you can use one of...

We’ve all played the game: If you won the lottery, or somehow came into a small fortune, what vehicle would you buy? It is a big decision, with so many options and considerations. It is natural to start with body...

General Motors today shared modifications to its February 17th Viability Plan that was rejected by President Obama and his automotive task force. Among the changes, the Pontiac division will be discontinued, GM dealer body further reduced, and business plans revised...

Despite previous assertions that Pontiac would be cast as a niche brand, Automotive News has published a story citing anonymous inside sources who claim General Motors plans to close the storied brand. General Motors has released a statement in...