Pontiac has never been a stand-alone manufacturer. It was created as a brand by General Motors in the 1920s, and, while it may have had a few distinct cars at different points in its life, it has alway been a division of General Motors, utilizing General Motors manufacturing, design, and marketing. read more
Pontiac is an American manufacturer, so you can expect nothing less than the best quality. However, if you buy a Pontiac cheap, that's how well it will run. You can't blame a manufacturer for your tire blowing. As long as you maintain a Pontiac like you should, it should be one of the best manufacturers out there. read more