Michael Sullivan

Feb 3, 2025 | slashgear.com | Michael Sullivan

Chevrolet's SS moniker stands for "Super Sport," a name that appeared first on the 1956 concept car called the Corvette Super Sport. This was GM's attempt to turn the first-generation Corvette into a true factory racer, and it led to a second racing concept called the Corvette SS. With a small-block V8 and a magnesium body, the Corvette SS broke a record for a timed lap at Sebring in 1957 but failed to complete the race.

Jan 16, 2025 | msn.com | Michael Sullivan

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Jan 16, 2025 | slashgear.com | Michael Sullivan

In 1996, General Motors' radical and tear-drop-shaped EV1 stunned the public with its futuristic looks and roughly 100-mile range (under ideal conditions) before needing a recharge. Unfortunately, the EV1 had to make radical compromises to achieve even that limited range. With a 1,175-pound battery pack, it needed to be a tiny and ultra-aerodynamic two-seater — not exactly the ideal form for most drivers.

Jan 14, 2025 | slashgear.com | Michael Sullivan

Take a relatively lightweight two-door midsize or compact car and stuff a big V8 under the hood — this formula was born in Detroit in the mid-1960s, and it defined the classic muscle car era for about a decade. While a handful of muscle cars were never sold in America, this category is a uniquely American contribution to automotive culture, creating some hot-selling models like the 1966 Pontiac GTO, which moved almost 97,000 units.

Nov 30, 2024 | slashgear.com | Michael Sullivan

"We build excitement!" This advertising tagline, introduced by Pontiac in the mid-1980s, summed up the company's ambition to be GM's performance division. Alas, Pontiac doesn't build anything anymore, having been shut down by General Motors in 2010. Still, from the first-ever Pontiac car made in 1926 to the last Pontiac ever made, the company built its reputation on style and horsepower.