The Pontiac Fiero remains one of the most misunderstood chapters in American automotive history, often remembered more for its mid-production struggles than its status as a genuine market phenomenon.

From the leaning tower painted on the windshield to the vents in front of the rear wheels, to the modern wraparound styling, there is no denying this car's European ancestry. Often mistaken for a new ...

Forty years ago, a sprightly looking two-seater burst onto the U.S. market, grabbing the imagination of everyone who wanted a Ferrari but had to work a normal day job. The Pontiac Fiero was introduced ...

The early 1970s was marred by a horrific stock market crash, the energy crisis, rationing of gasoline, and the death of big-muscle factory hot rods. American auto manufacturers were forced to stop ...

Pontiac is no more, confined to the history recycle bin in 2010, and the brand has been spared the humiliation of going full-time bloated SUV for an urban environment that needs anything but ...

The reputation of the Pontiac Fiero is a mixed bag. Some will tell you that it was impractical as a commuter car and inadequate as a performance car, while others admire it as a 1980s time capsule, ...

One of the very first elements any automotive designer must consider is where to locate the engine. Whether it's a typical internal-combustion powerplant or electric motors, engines require a lot of ...

From the leaning tower painted on the windshield to the vents in front of the rear wheels, to the modern wraparound styling, there is no denying this car's European ancestry. Often mistaken for a new ...