Rides The 5 Greatest Pontiacs of All Time

After 83 years, General Motors announced today that they were going to shut down the Pontiac brand by 2010 in order to get their money right. Even though we saw this coming, it still saddens us. Sure, they were going through a rough patch for a couple… decades, but they finally seemed to be getting their minds in the right place. Instead of giving us new Sunfires and Azteks, they were starting import cars from GM’s Holden brand that were actually fun to drive. Which is exactly what they were created to do: be GM’s performance brand.

But with the General hedging all his bets on the Volt and Washington forcing them to trim the fat or declare bankruptcy, they had little choice (we’re not sure how Buick survived, but whatever). So, in remembrance of the failed brand, we’re pouring a little liquor out and reminiscing about their best cars…

Rides 50 Cent Slangin’ Pontiacs

Nothing says “cashing in” like nervous white men in suits, and 50 Cent's newest endorsement is about as hip-hop as it gets. At yesterday's New York Auto Show press day, Complex watched as Pontiac announced that the music star turned condom salesman will be the hype-man for the new G8 line, including the El Camino-inspired G8 sport truck that does not yet have a name. If you fancy yourself a clever wordsmith, place your stamp on the vehicle through Pontiac’s “Name This Car” contest, and take one of the car/truck hybrids home as your prize. More images from the show, which opens this weekend, after the jump.