The end of an Era

I was very disapointed today when I heard that GM has decided to shelve the Pontiac name brand of vehicles. I have owned a car or van for the last 18 years and I can honestly say every single one of them have been Pontiacs. From my first car the "Firefly", well actually first 2 as I wrecked my first one. I than had a red sunbird, a blue sunfire..finally gave up and agreed with wife and got a burgandy Montana for our growing family and most recently a White Montana SV6. This Spring when my wife finally bought her first vehicle it to was a Pontiac, a Torrent. I am not sure what brand my loyalty will move to next, we have never been a big fan of the front end of the Chevrolet product but might have to go there to stay with GM product.

This is awesome, I'd want one for sure

Apparently, as early as 2010, Chevy will release a new car called the Volt. If you drive less than 40 miles a day, this car will never need gasoline. Additionally, they are working on a plan that could eliminate the power companies from the deal as well. If things go according to plan the car could use a solar battery charger, thus becoming nearly free to operate during the first 40 miles per day. This car looks really cool and if it works like they believe it will I think this will be the start of something spectacular for the environment. I'm sure there will be a huge price tag on it as it is new and environmentally friendly but I think that they would be worth it.