Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.GM's Excitement DivisionHad Pontiac survived General Motors' culling of the brands during the global financial crisis, the Excitement Division should've turned 100 this year. We all know it wasn't meant to be, as GM closed it down on October 31, 2026. Also shut down were Saturn and Hummer, while Saab was sold off but eventually went bust.It's still a bit of a shame that Pontiac had to go as one of its final models, the G8, held a lot of potential. Had it been allowed to continue, it could've ended up saving Holden if it succeeded, but we'll never know the answer to that, as even Holden was axed in 2020.Scott Olson/Getty ImagesIts Building Still Stands - For NowDespite the marque's demise over 15 years ago, its headquarters still stands today. Located in Pontiac, Michigan, it was originally known as One Pontiac Plaza and was home to the automaker's marketing, sales, and promotional divisions. It was eventually used for GM's powertrain division, later called GM Global Propulsion Systems. Today, that branch of GM has been merged into broader product development groups, and the building has been vacant since 2020.AdvertisementAdvertisementIt's a piece of American automotive history, for sure, but even that doesn't spare it from facing the wrecking ball. As reported by the Detroit Free Press, GM is poised to tear down the building. "Its removal is part of ongoing site improvements to optimize our footprint and align with our business strategy. The demolition work will be carried out under a detailed plan designed to prioritize safety, minimize disruption to nearby employees and community neighbors, and meet or exceed all applicable environmental and local regulatory requirements," said GM spokesperson, Kevin Kelly.1998 Pontiac Firebird Formula WS6 Coupe 6-SpeedBring a TrailerWhat Happens Next?For now, GM isn't saying what it plans to do with the lot once the building has been leveled. However, the automaker said that plans for its future use will be disclosed once the demolition efforts are closer to completion, which is slated for before the end of 2027. Of course, there's also the question of whether GM will repurpose the property or sell it outright.As reported by Automotive News, Pontiac Mayor Mike McGuinness said that GM had not yet applied for a demolition permit at the time of writing. That probably won't save the building, though, as the company seems keen on knocking it down either way. But while the headquarters will be torn down, at least one can visit the Pontiac Transportation Museum to soak in the history of the once-fabled brand.This story was originally published by Autoblog on Jul 18, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.