Pontiac was a car brand that was established in 1926 and discontinued in 2010. The Pontiac brand was created by General Motors and named after the city of Pontiac, Michigan. The Pontiac brand was known for its performance and style.
1. Pontiac was the first car brand to offer air conditioning as an option. 2. Pontiac was the first car brand to offer a seatbelt reminder chime. 3. Pontiac was the first car brand to offer a driver's side airbag.
Pontiac was originally created as a companion brand to GM's Oakland division. The Oakland division was discontinued in 1931, and Pontiac became its own standalone brand.