Here, a Lincoln Continenal, pride of the Ford MotorCompany. Read our story on Goodbye to Mercury, the sister brand to Ford. Visit our main site www.brandlandusa.com Questions? E-mail the editor, Garland PollardMORE HERE

What is it about a Pontiac? It is a strong nose, pushing forward. It is spiffy air vents. It is a sporty, jaunty appearance. Pontiac. Gotta have the nose. Read our post on General Motors’ problems at GM’s Unpopular Models. Visit our main site www.brandlandusa.com Questions? E-mail the editor, GarlandMORE HERE

Another disappeared brand of General Motors, the Oakland, seen here in an auto show in Sarasota. Oakland was one of the brands that was above Chevrolet in price, but below Oldsmobile and Buick. The company was a full division of GM; Oakland’s founder was Edward P. Murphy, who sold halfMORE HERE

Buick unveiled its Invicta concept car earlier this year. And now, GM is advertising the car in major magazines, along with its model lineup of Buick Lacrosse, Enclave and Lucerne. We wonder. Is it good? Is it Buick? Most importantly, we are wondering why are they advertising a car theyMORE HERE