what does PONTIAC stand for?

Answer 1

Named after a native Indian chief.

Pontiac or Obwandiyag (c. 1720 – April 20, 1769), was an Ottawa leader who became famous for his role in Pontiac's Rebellion (1763–1766), an American Indian struggle against the British military occupation of the Great Lakes region following the British victory in the French and Indian War. Historians disagree about Pontiac's importance in the war that bears his name. Nineteenth century accounts portrayed him as the mastermind and leader of the revolt, while some subsequent interpretations have depicted him as a local leader with limited overall influence.

The Pontiac brand was introduced by General Motors in 1926 as the 'companion' marque to GM's Oakland Motor Car line. The Pontiac name was first used in 1906 by the Pontiac Spring & Wagon Works and linked to Chief Pontiac who led an unsuccessful uprising against the British shortly after the French and Indian War. The Oakland Motor Company and Pontiac Spring & Wagon Works Company decided to merge together in November 1908 under the name of the Oakland Motor Car Company. The operations of both companies were joined together in Pontiac, Michigan to build the Cartercar. Oakland was purchased by General Motors in 1909. The first General Motors Pontiac was conceived as an affordable six cylinder that was intended to compete with more inexpensive four cylinder models. Within months of its introduction, Pontiac outsold Oakland. As Pontiac's sales rose and Oakland's sales began to decline, Pontiac became the only 'companion' marque to survive its 'parent'.

The current Pontiac logo represents a Native American arrowhead.

Answer 2

It's not an acronym, it's named for Chief Pontiac who led an Indian rebellion against settlers in the Great Lakes region. If you're looking for a childish joke, then try Poor Old N***** Thinks It's A Cadillac.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

The Oakland was built in Oakland County Michigan. So it was called the Oakland.
The city of Pontiac (where the Detroit Lions used to lose, oops, I mean play) is in Oakland County.
So when the "new" car was introduced by GM, it was named for the city where it was produced, Pontiac.
Luckily the car wasn't first produced in Hell or Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

Answer 5

Pontiac was the name of an American Indian Chief..

Answer 6

Pontiac, MI. (Indian Chief).

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Answer 8

Pontiac—Témiscamingue was a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that was represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1949 to 1968.

This riding was created in 1947 from Pontiac riding.

It was defined to consist of:

the county of Pontiac;
the towns of Belleterre and Témiscamingue and the county of Témiscamingue, except the township of Montreuil, Rémigny, Beaumesnil, Clérion, Chabert, Landanet, Mazérac, Jourdan, Pélissier and Granet and all the townships situated north of Granet.
In 1966, it was split into the new electoral districts of Pontiac and Témiscamingue.

Answer 9

An American Indian

Answer 10

are you watching FX? I just saw a pontiac commercial when you posted that.