That is the general consensus among the interweb automotive news community. We knew that the new Pontiac G8 GXP was going to knock their socks off, but we love seeing the reports of the new LS3-powered G8 GXP winning over hordes of new fans. We would quote Autoblog's feelings on the new Pontiac, but this is a family site and, well, their excitement had some expletives we'€™d rather not repeat here.

The first Formula Drift event was in beautiful Long Beach, California. A clear blue sky, 85-degree weather, and intense drifting competition drew a huge crowd to the Streets of Long Beach. Pontiac Motorsports was proud to be represented at this event by Rhys Millen Racing and, new this year, Gardella Racing.

One of the most frequently asked questions we receive and we see online is concerning the issue of splicing into the factory wiring harness to install the new sensors needed for the LNF Stage 1 kit. We see the possible arise for concern if this was an aftermarket kit but rest assured that the connections made by the tech installing this kit at your local GM dealer will be as good as the factory connections, or else this kit would not be released as such. Regardless of that fact, some guys want to keep their engine bay as clean looking as possible or have some other reason for wanting a harness adapter and we understand that as well.

The GM Tuner Tour heard that Formula D and Red Bull were hosting a little drifting competition, called the Red Bull Drifting World Championship, in Long Beach, CA so we decided to stop by and get in on the action. Thirty-two of the world'€™s best drifters were there showing off their skills, but while they were doing their thing, the GM Tuner Tour was showing off some of the hottest GM cars around and giving away tons of free stuff.

We just received a call from Tom over at CrateEngineDepot.com and he gave us the lowdown on some new Solstice headlamps he just got in that are pretty slick. These new headlamps are the OEM factory Solstice headlamps but with a twist in that the reflective factory backings are removed in favor of a black painted piece.

This looks like a perfect accessory for any owners of a Mysterious Black Solstice to give it that Corvette color-matched headlight look. If you’re Solstice is adorned with another pigment off the Pontiac color palette, these headlamps will add a sinister look that helps lend a bit of attitude to the front of your ride.