Pontiac

Pontiac is a marque of automobile produced by General Motors and sold in the United States, Canada and Mexico from 1926 to the present. In the GM brand lineup, Pontiac is a mid-level brand featuring a more sporting, performance-driving experience for a reasonable price, and a youthful feel to its advertising.

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Marque - Automobile - General Motors - United States - Canada - Mexico - 1926

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The Pontiac automobile line was introduced by General Motors in 1926 as a lower-priced version of their Oakland Motor Car line. The Pontiac name had been used on a manufacturer in 1906, but the company did not survive.

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1926 - Oakland Motor Car

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The Pontiac logo was originally meant to represent an Indian (Native American) arrow-head, and early slang for the vehicle was to call it an Indian. An Indian/Headdress logo was also used for a while. Alternate slang terms for the marque include Poncho.

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