According to Kicking Tires: “The company also said it would stop producing new Saturns after the 2009 model year and Hummers by the end of 2009. Previously, GM had said it would build Saturn through 2011. The 2009 model year is currently being sold; GM generally switches over to the new model year during the summer. This means no new Saturns – and likely no new Hummers – will roll off assembly lines after this summer.”

GM has been attempting to sell both brands without much success. Saturn dealers, however, are reportedly attempting to buy the rights to their brand name from GM and spin off a separate company that would sell cars from many different automakers.

The imminent closure of the brands may mean aggressive incentives to help sell the last models. Experts, however, caution consumers not to expect too much too soon. Jesse Toprak, senior industry analyst with Edmunds.com, told the Detroit News, “The best prices and deals on Pontiacs and other dying brands are going to be in the months to come, not right away.” Philip Reed, senior consumer advice editor at Edmunds, adds that “buyers will find the best bargains if they’re willing to be flexible on color and amenities.”