DeLorean Motor Company working on Pontiac Solstice successor?

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

The first thing you think of when you hear of the DeLorean Motor Company is most likely the Back to the Future series where their DMC-12 was used as the iconic time machine. Well, the company ceased to exist due to bankrupcty but if recent rumors are to be believed it may be looking to make a comeback with the Pontiac Solstice in tow.

These rumors come from the above rendering that shows a Pontiac Solstice inspired vehicle manufactured by the DeLorean Motor Company. Further kindle was added to the fire by reports that the company got their hands on a Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe for evaluation.

Let’s see how this one unfolds.

via jalopnik

Tags: DeLorean Motor Company, pontiac solstice, rumor

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GM closes Delaware assembly plant, discontinues Sky and Solstice

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

GM has made the move yesterday to stop operation of their Wilmington, Delaware plant. This 62-year-old assembly plant was responsible for manufacturing the Saturn Sky and Pontiac Solstice, which has ceased production.

GM’s ultimate plan is to get rid of the Pontiac and Saturn brand names; Pontiac being discontinued completely and Saturn to be sold to the Penske Automotive Group.

The workers who were laid off had a “celebration” today of their last day of work. One employee, talking to delwareonline, said “It was so quick, you know?” That’s what hurt everybody.”

via AutoEvolution

Tags: assembly plants, delaware, GM, penske automotive group, pontiac solstice, saturn sky

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