Pace on Earth

You Got It

We knew that some major shake-ups in the North American auto industry were inevitable but it still came as a sad surprise to learn that GM will be shelving the Pontiac brand as part of its restructuring. Pontiac is a historical brand in the GM's stable and along with the mercy-killing of Oldsmobile a couple of years ago continues the extinction of GMs former horses.

As a former employee of GM (3 summers!) I am sad to see it come to this. They have been the world's biggest carmaker (or close) forever and their models fit into songs(watch this!) better than a Tercel or Camry could. Quality does trump emotional attachment though and therein lies the success of a Toyata or Honda. I sincerely hope that the reorganization of the company results in a new corporate culture that produces exciting, forward thinking, quality products. I'd buy one...

I tried to find one of the old "You Got It Pontiac!" ads on youtube with no luck. Instead, here is another American legend giving his version:

Pace out.

posted by Vitamin S @ 5:58 p.m.