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newVideoPlayer("BobSayzVoteElCo.flv", 494, 280,""); As you know we were just present for the live reveal of the 2010 Pontiac G8 El Camino here at the New York Auto Show . After diving into the press scrum that surrounded Bob Lutz after the unveil, we managed to ask him the most important question of the day - What do you think about naming the the car the "El Camino". After handing out dozens and dozens of "Vote El Camino" buttons today, including to the live band the "Young Lords", various press and peeps, and to Mr. Lutz himself, we just had to know the answer. Maximum Bob's response both surprised and delighted us. galleryPost('voteelcaminonyc', 6, 'Everybody Wants to Vote El Camino'); Bob's response: "Well, I personally like the name, it has instant name recognition". We're considering nominating Mr. Lutz as Vice President of Jalopnik's Awesome Division. Perhaps we'll put his name in the...
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We had a caminogasm over the weekend when we dropped pics and press on the 2010 Pontiac G8 ST -- which we're sure you'll vote to call the El Camino -- and now we can give you the whole enchilada. The baddest truck-car bound for America just bowed here at the 2008 New York Auto Show and the explosion of flashbulbs has our heads spinning. The most anticipated car here at the show is a freakin' superstar on the stage and we're swarming it to learn all the important parts we didn't know before - like just what kind of toting capacity that bed has. Stay tuned for a bevy of live pics and far more geeking out. galleryPost('Doane2010PontiacG8STExt', 18, '2010 Pontiac G8 El Camino - Exterior'); galleryPost('Doane2010PontiacG8STInt', 6, '2010 Pontiac G8 El Camino - Interior'); galleryPost('Doane2010PontiacG8STEng', 3, '2010 Pontiac G8 El Camino - Engine');
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With the reveal of the new arrow-headed El Camino just moments away, we wanted to show off what we'll be tossing out as a gift to our media friends here at the GM press conference at the New York Auto Show. Yes, get one now -- or wait until it ends up on EBay as the swag-watch of show. That's right folks -- head on over to our original post and vote today -- El Camino all the way! [ Vote El Camino ]
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newVideoPlayer("G8STdrivinginstudio.flv", 484, 280,""); What's that? You're wondering if the production version of the newly-revealed Pontiac G8 El Camino is functional? Well here's the proof: exclusive, raw, uncut video of the G8 sport truck in action from our exclusive, raw, uncut photo shoot with the new ute. We suggested they do a nice smoky burnout for the photo shoot, but seeing as they'd literally just attached the hood to the production prototype for the first time mere hours ago, they were having none of that. Maybe they're saving the rubber for doing donuts on the New York Auto Show floor? Our guess is probably not, but it sure is nice seeing a prototype that isn't being pushed around by men in white gloves. Just listen to that 6.0-liter V8 purr.
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newVideoPlayer("G8pontiacST.flv", 494, 280,""); var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/autos/It_s_official_the_El_Camino_is_back'; A few weeks ago we, along with our friends at PickupTruck.com , were given exclusive access to a vehicle whose return we've been anticipating for what seems like forever. Today our prayers to the General have been answered -- the El Camino is back! In January we reported this re-bodied Holden Ute would be called the 2010 Pontiac G8 ST , and like a Phoenix rising screamin' from the ashes of a bygone era of car-platformed trucks, this new heir to the truck-car throne would emerge from the over-built and over-spec'd world of modern haulers. Just like the Phoenix, this business-up-front and party-in-the-back sport truck looks a little younger, a little more refreshed and has a bit more hawkish figure, but don't be fooled by the disguise. If we play our cards right, it may end up retaining the legendary king of truck-car names...
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