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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Triumphant Return: Pontiac Could Be Coming Back
Read the full story on The Auto Wire It's been 15 years since the Pontiac brand was officially retired by a bankrupt General Motors. While we've talked about how dumb it was to keep Buick while ditching the performance arm of GM, it seems the automaker might be regretting that decision. In fact, the word on the street is Pontiac is going to be stirs up all sorts of emotions in us and undoubtedly does in you as well. After all, that's one thing Pontiac excelled at during its entire history, which is why we would love to see it come back. The industry has become so boring lately, we need a little excitement. Pontiac is the brand credited with inventing the muscle car and kickstarting a horsepower war among the Big Three in the 60s and early 70s. With Dodge at least temporarily out of the muscle car segment, the Camaro dead, and the Mustang as the lone offering on the market, Pontiac is very much needed. Helping to fuel the rumors that Pontiac is being resurrected are reports GM has renewed its trademark for the brand name. We know automakers will sit on names, not doing anything with them sometimes for decades, but this action has given enthusiasts hope. Can you imagine what Pontiacs would be like now? What would the design language be? Would the brand have a full model range or would it just focus on muscle cars? Would a sports car be in the mix? We hate to ask this, but it's a thing these days, but would electrification be used in Pontiacs? That could be a hybrid powertrain or fully-electric cars. Just keep in mind right now that Pontiac's return isn't for sure. But if everyone makes enough noise, that might help seal the deal. Image via Eddie Gran/Facebook Marketplace Join our Newsletter, subscribe to our YouTube page, and follow us on Facebook.
Scottish Sun
29-04-2025
- Scottish Sun
Inside Britain's eerie abandoned plane graveyard where forgotten shells of 1950s aircraft are left to rot
The decaying jets can be seen on Google Earth GROUNDED Inside Britain's eerie abandoned plane graveyard where forgotten shells of 1950s aircraft are left to rot A CREEPY aeroplane graveyard where the shells of 75-year-old jets have been left to decay has been discovered. The three colossal passenger planes have been almost entirely engulfed by vegetation and the windows used by hundreds of pilots to navigate the skies are now boarded up. Advertisement 6 The aeroplane graveyard contains shells of 75-year-old jets Credit: Alamy 6 The three colossal passenger planes have been almost entirely engulfed by vegetation Credit: Alamy 6 The site is a few hundred metres from London Southend Airport Credit: Alamy The site is just a few hundred metres from London Southend Airport, where millions of passengers jet off on their holidays every year. The abandoned vessels are located on the grounds of the Skylark Hotel, whose land borders the airport. It is believed that one of the long-grounded planes dates back to the 1950s. Unable to be viewed from public roads, urban explorers have shared never-before-seen images and footage from the site. Advertisement According to Google Earth, there are two larger planes similar to the ones seen in our skies today, and a smaller jet. The smaller of the three looks like a private plane and was likely once a luxury mode of transportation. After spotting a Facebook post about the eerie site, aviation enthusiasts Andrew Kirkland, Steve Page, and Mike Griffiths decided to investigate. They visited the Skylark Hotel and were given access to the site, where they filmed their discovery with a GoPro. Advertisement Andrew said: "We were both excited and nervous all at the same time. "As we approached the planes that were covered in overgrowth, it gave me the feeling of a place long forgotten and no longer cared about." Classic car graveyard discovered in middle of nowhere after lotto winner left Impalas and Pontiacs to rot for 30 years As well as the metal skeletons, the space was littered with old TV sets, broken garden furniture and household rubbish. Paul Edwards and his partner, Jacqui Allen-Rowberry, also visited the discarded jets. Advertisement They didn't want to break into the site and be caught trespassing, so they also asked the hotel if they could see the planes. Paul told EssexLive that the experience was "surreal". He was told by Skylark staff not to get too close, so they viewed the airliners from behind a padlocked gate. "It was a great experience. The day we went was quite grey and cloudy but it added to the effect," he said after snapping arty shots on his Canon 5D. Advertisement The site has sparked huge interest amongst the plane spotting community and several members on the Fighter Control forum tried to identify the models. One post suggested the two larger planes are former Royal Australian Air Force Hawker Siddeley HS 784s. These were originally designed and produced by Arvo, a British aircraft manufacturer. This has not been officially confirmed. Advertisement The history of the planes may remain a mystery as they have been so badly damaged from rust and vandals. The area around the aircraft is secured by locked gates and fences, but they can be seen from the hotel's car park. It is vital to always seek permission from the landowner before entering a private area. You can spot the three planes on Google Maps' satellite view at Aviation Way, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6UN. Advertisement Do you know more? Email 6 The site has sparked huge interest amongst the plane spotting community Credit: Alamy 6 The space is also littered with old TV sets, broken garden furniture and household rubbish Credit: Alamy 6 The abandoned vessels are located on the grounds of the Skylark Hotel Credit: Alamy
The Sun
29-04-2025
- The Sun
Inside Britain's eerie abandoned plane graveyard where forgotten shells of 1950s aircraft are left to rot
A CREEPY aeroplane graveyard where the shells of 75-year-old jets have been left to decay has been discovered. The three colossal passenger planes have been almost entirely engulfed by vegetation and the windows used by hundreds of pilots to navigate the skies are now boarded up. 6 6 6 The site is just a few hundred metres from London Southend Airport, where millions of passengers jet off on their holidays every year. The abandoned vessels are located on the grounds of the Skylark Hotel, whose land borders the airport. It is believed that one of the long-grounded planes dates back to the 1950s. Unable to be viewed from public roads, urban explorers have shared never-before-seen images and footage from the site. According to Google Earth, there are two larger planes similar to the ones seen in our skies today, and a smaller jet. The smaller of the three looks like a private plane and was likely once a luxury mode of transportation. After spotting a Facebook post about the eerie site, aviation enthusiasts Andrew Kirkland, Steve Page, and Mike Griffiths decided to investigate. They visited the Skylark Hotel and were given access to the site, where they filmed their discovery with a GoPro. Andrew said: "We were both excited and nervous all at the same time. "As we approached the planes that were covered in overgrowth, it gave me the feeling of a place long forgotten and no longer cared about." Classic car graveyard discovered in middle of nowhere after lotto winner left Impalas and Pontiacs to rot for 30 years As well as the metal skeletons, the space was littered with old TV sets, broken garden furniture and household rubbish. Paul Edwards and his partner, Jacqui Allen-Rowberry, also visited the discarded jets. They didn't want to break into the site and be caught trespassing, so they also asked the hotel if they could see the planes. Paul told EssexLive that the experience was "surreal". He was told by Skylark staff not to get too close, so they viewed the airliners from behind a padlocked gate. "It was a great experience. The day we went was quite grey and cloudy but it added to the effect," he said after snapping arty shots on his Canon 5D. The site has sparked huge interest amongst the plane spotting community and several members on the Fighter Control forum tried to identify the models. One post suggested the two larger planes are former Royal Australian Air Force Hawker Siddeley HS 784s. These were originally designed and produced by Arvo, a British aircraft manufacturer. This has not been officially confirmed. The history of the planes may remain a mystery as they have been so badly damaged from rust and vandals. The area around the aircraft is secured by locked gates and fences, but they can be seen from the hotel's car park. It is vital to always seek permission from the landowner before entering a private area. You can spot the three planes on Google Maps' satellite view at Aviation Way, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6UN. Do you know more? Email 6 6 6
The Irish Sun
29-04-2025
- The Irish Sun
Inside Britain's eerie abandoned plane graveyard where forgotten shells of 1950s aircraft are left to rot
A CREEPY aeroplane graveyard where the shells of 75-year-old jets have been left to decay has been discovered. The three colossal passenger planes have been almost entirely engulfed by vegetation and the windows used by hundreds of pilots to navigate the skies are now boarded up. 6 The aeroplane graveyard contains shells of 75-year-old jets Credit: Alamy 6 The three colossal passenger planes have been almost entirely engulfed by vegetation Credit: Alamy 6 The site is a few hundred metres from London Southend Airport Credit: Alamy The site is just a few hundred metres from The abandoned vessels are located on the grounds of the Skylark Hotel, whose land borders the airport. It is believed that one of the long-grounded planes dates back to the 1950s. Unable to be viewed from public roads, urban explorers have shared never-before-seen images and footage from the site. read more on air travel According to The smaller of the three looks like a private plane and was likely once a luxury mode of transportation. After spotting a Facebook post about the eerie site, aviation enthusiasts Andrew Kirkland, Steve Page, and Mike Griffiths decided to investigate. They visited the Skylark Hotel and were given access to the site, where they filmed their discovery with a GoPro. Most read in News Travel Andrew said: "We were both excited and nervous all at the same time. "As we approached the planes that were covered in overgrowth, it gave me the feeling of a place long forgotten and no longer cared about." Classic car graveyard discovered in middle of nowhere after lotto winner left Impalas and Pontiacs to rot for 30 years As well as the metal skeletons, the space was littered with old TV sets, broken garden furniture and household rubbish. Paul Edwards and his partner, Jacqui Allen-Rowberry, also visited the discarded jets. They didn't want to break into the site and be caught trespassing, so they also asked the hotel if they could see the planes. Paul told He was told by Skylark staff not to get too close, so they viewed the airliners from behind a padlocked gate. "It was a great experience. The day we went was quite grey and cloudy but it added to the effect," he said after snapping arty shots on his Canon 5D. The site has sparked huge interest amongst the plane spotting community and several members on the Fighter Control forum tried to identify the models . One post suggested the two larger planes are former Royal Australian Air Force Hawker Siddeley HS 784s. These were originally designed and produced by Arvo, a British aircraft manufacturer. This has not been officially confirmed. The history of the planes may remain a mystery as they have been so badly damaged from rust and vandals. The area around the aircraft is secured by locked gates and fences, but they can be seen from the hotel's car park. It is vital to always seek permission from the landowner before entering a private area. You can spot the three planes on Google Maps' satellite view at Aviation Way, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6UN. Do you know more? Email 6 The site has sparked huge interest amongst the plane spotting community Credit: Alamy 6 The space is also littered with old TV sets, broken garden furniture and household rubbish Credit: Alamy 6 The abandoned vessels are located on the grounds of the Skylark Hotel Credit: Alamy
CBS News
11-03-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Garlin Gilchrist declares candidacy for Michigan governor race
Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist has announced his candidacy for the governor's race. The slate for the 2026 election is already a full one, with several people stating their intentions recently. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, is term-limited under Michigan law, and unable to run again. Gilchrist was her lieutenant. Others who have announced campaigns include Democrats Jocelyn Benson and Chris Swanson; Republicans Anthony Hudson and Aric Nesbitt; and Mike Duggan, who will run as an independent. "We've made a lot of progress the past six years. But there's so much more to do," Gilchrist said. His campaign kickoff took place in Detroit, where he was born and "raised on a love of Pistons basketball, Pontiacs, and, honestly, computers," he said. Gilchrist earned two engineering degrees at University of Michigan, then became a software engineer at Microsoft. After moving back home to Detroit, he went into public service for the city. He lives in Detroit with his wife, Ellen, where they are raising their twins, Emily and Garlin III, and daughter, Ruby. The children attend public schools. During his years as lieutenant governor, he started the Clean Slate program to help those who have settled their criminal justice cases get a fresh start. He also launched the Michigan Innovation Fund to support startup companies in the state. His work while as the City of Detroit's Director of Innovation included creating the Improve Detroit smartphone app that allows residents to report issues for the city to address like running water, potholes, damaged street signs, and other issues. "I'm committed to building an economy where every family has what they need to succeed so our children can follow their dreams right here in Michigan. My goal for Michigan is that we lead the nation in innovation and creating jobs of the future for everyone," he said. "Real leaders find solutions that improve the lives of the people they serve instead of just looking out for themselves. So let's make the dream of health and wealth a reality for every Michigander. Let's stand tall for Michigan." "Garlin knows what it feels like to be part of communities across Michigan, the Midwest, and country that have been forgotten. He also knows how to win in Michigan," the campaign said. To learn more about Gilchrist and his platform, go to
