While the Pontiac brand was killed off in 2010 during a restructuring process at GM, its name remains a part of American automotive history, being associated with classic models like the GTO and the Firebird. The company was a key player in the golden age of muscle cars during the ’50s and ’60s; after a lull in the ’70s, it made a strong comeback with the arrival of the Firebird in 1982. Towards the end of the 20th century, it went into a gradual decline that culminated in GM’s decision to shut it down. The last car to come off the production line was a 2010 Pontiac G6.
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