"Did China play a major role in killing of the beloved GM Oldsmobile and Pontiac brands? Are they the reason American got stuck with the stodygy old Buick brand? It looks that way. In the early 2000s, the automotive landscape witnessed significant shifts as General Motors (GM) made the controversial decision to discontinue two of its iconic brands, Oldsmobile and Pontiac, while retaining Buick—a brand often perceived as lacking youthful appeal. This move left many car enthusiasts and industry analysts questioning the rationale behind GM’s brand strategy during a tumultuous economic period. Both Oldsmobile and Pontiac had storied histories within the GM family, each contributing uniquely to the automotive world. However, several factors led to their eventual discontinuation."
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DL Hughes, GM Killed the Oldsmobile and Pontiac", CarShowCrazy website, 27 March 2025
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Oldsmobile was a brand of American automobiles produced for most of its existence by General Motors. Originally established as "Olds Motor Vehicle Company" by Ransom E. Olds in 1897, it produced over 35 million vehicles, including at least 14 million built at its Lansing, Michigan factory alone. During its time as a division of General Motors, Oldsmobile slotted into the middle of GM's five divisions (above Chevrolet and Pontiac, but below Buick and Cadillac), and was noted for its groundbreakin
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