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Posts Tagged General Motors

Deal to Buy Saab Falls Through

General Motors announced this week that the preliminary deal to sell Saab has fallen apart. Swedish super-car maker Koenigsegg withdrew its offer to buy Saab from GM, leaving the 62-year-old brand’s future very much in doubt.

Pontiac, 1926-2009*

The Pontiac Division, once a brand known for high-performance models such as the GTO and Formula Firebird, has died after a long illness. It was 83. Pontiac is survived by four brothers, Buick, Chevrolet, Cadillac and GMC; and three cousins, Saturn, Saab and Hummer. Services are pending.