The Oldsmobile Alero, a midsize car produced by General Motors under the Oldsmobile division, was introduced in 1998 as a replacement for the Achieva and Cutlass models. It served as Oldsmobile's final new model nameplate and ceased production on April 29, 2004, marking the end of the Oldsmobile brand. The Alero's design was first showcased in 1997 with the Alero Alpha concept car, a V6-powered sport coupe. This concept car featured various design elements that were later incorporated into the production Alero model, along with some unique features that were not intended for mass production. The Alero's design was inspired by the "coke bottle styling" popular in the
