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04-22-2008, 09:06 AM
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Pontiac name the G8 contest update (and a surprise)
Over 10,000 entries were submitted to the contest to detrmine what name the G8 ST would use. Also GM did confirm that El Camino was one of the names that it received more info at the link
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/22/1...8-sport-truck/
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04-22-2008, 09:24 AM
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Re: Pontiac name the G8 contest update (and a suprise)
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04-22-2008, 04:28 PM
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Re: Pontiac name the G8 contest update (and a suprise)
Why not just call it G8 ST? That, uh, makes the most sense.
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04-22-2008, 06:37 PM
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04-22-2008, 08:58 PM
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Re: Pontiac name the G8 contest update (and a suprise)
uhhhh....ute?
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04-23-2008, 09:42 AM
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04-23-2008, 11:01 AM
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Naming contest for Pontiac sport truck draws more than 10,000 entries
Naming contest for Pontiac sport truck draws more than 10,000 entries
By GREG MIGLIORE 04/22/08 AutoWeek  The El Camino lives, but there are at least 10,000 other possibilities for the yet-to-be named Pontiac G8 sport truck. Pontiac's contest to name the companion vehicle to the G8 sedan closed April 15, drawing more than 10,000 unique names. General Motors officials are now examining the entries, weeding out names that are trademarked by someone else and hope to have a decision by the end of May. It's unclear exactly who will have the final say for Pontiac's ute, but the finalists will be submitted to GM's top brass, including product boss Bob Lutz and marketing chief Mark LaNeve. A Pontiac spokesman would not reveal other names but confirmed that El Camino was among the contenders. The name is popular with car enthusiasts with fond memories of the vehicle that was sold as a Chevrolet in the 1960s through the 1980s. The spokesman did note that GM is weighing the effectiveness of using a Chevy name on a Pontiac. The vehicle was unveiled at the New York auto show in March and is expected to go on sale in the United States next year as a 2010 model. http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dl...496179244/1065 
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04-23-2008, 11:19 AM
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Re: Naming contest for Pontiac sport truck draws more than 10,000 entries
El Camino is a Chevy, and it shouldn't be applied to something sold at the local Pontiac outlet. that's my opinion..... think the Ute is cool though, regardless of name.
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04-23-2008, 11:39 AM
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Re: Naming contest for Pontiac sport truck draws more than 10,000 entries
An El Camino Royal Knight? Never heard of such a thing. No wonder, looks forgettable. What is it with people's fascination with ugly decals?
I put my G8 ST entry in. Here's hoping!
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04-23-2008, 11:56 AM
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Re: Naming contest for Pontiac sport truck draws more than 10,000 entries
Why is the brand that is getting rid of all their names having a naming contest? But then I should ask why is the brand that is getting rid of their SUV's and suppose to be all cars bringing a truck-like vehicle into the mix? If we have to have this dreadful thing, name it G8 ST and be done with it. This should have gone to another brand. We need more coupes and sport sedans/hatches in the mix. Not a dumb looking Aussie truck thing.
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04-23-2008, 11:56 AM
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04-23-2008, 12:18 PM
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04-23-2008, 12:26 PM
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