To be fair...this is might just be a temporary thing. Didn't one of the execs say in an interview something to the effect of "We're telling out Pontiac and Buick dealers that there will be fewer cars in the lineup, but they're going to be good cars."
Plus, from what I can see & guess; the extent of the "rebadging" seems to be very minimal (meaning minimal costs; low chance of taking a loss). A temperary thing for what...I don't know, but I'll agree I don't think Pontiac needs an Aveo. But there's a reason for everything, especially with Lutz at the Helm. Don't start whipping Pontiac again just yet...