It’s been a busy week at G8Nation with 9 big stories. We’re happy to say that G8Nation broke some big Pontiac G8 news this week that quickly spread to the top car news sites. It’s been a while, but the Pontiac G8 ST made its way back into the news in a big way thanks to G8Nation. Even though we’ve all been expecting the results to the Tame the Name sweepstakes, Pontiac is still trying to decide whether or not it would be wise to consider the classic Chevy El Camino nameplate for the Pontiac G8 Ute. Not quite as many choices as the number of names being considered, G8Nation informed the Pontiac G8 community that the Pontiac engineers and marketing teams are considering adding V6 engine option for the G8 ST.

Since Pontiac parted ways with NASCAR a few years ago, there is no chance we’ll ever see a Pontiac G8 in the Sprint Cup, however, the next best thing is watching Dale Jr. drive a Holden Commodore in Australia this December.

GM reported their June sales this week and to date they have sold 6,270 Pontiac G8s this year, with 1,536 Pontiac G8s being sold in June, down from Pontiac G8 sales in May. We expected a slightly higher number considering the Pontiac G8 was the most reviewed car in the Month of May. However, as Clint Williams of the Washington Times pointed out in his Pontiac G8 GT review, gas prices are rising sharply. It was a rough month for GM with their stock price dipping below $10.00 a share for the first time since 1954 and now considering eliminating employee pricing on the 2009 Pontiac G8.

For the second week in a row, G8Nation broke some more news regarding the 2009 Pontiac G8 colors. Contrary to previous reports, Pontiac is considering letting Magnetic Gray Metallic (18U) remain for the entire 2009 model year.

In the spirit of America’s favorite holiday, Edmunds InsideLine asked readers to vote for the most American car in their long term fleet. Of course, despite its Aussie roots, the Pontiac G8 GT is one of the All-American candidates.

Keep sending us your Pontiac G8 news and questions.

• Pontiac G8 GT Reviewed by Washington Times
• Edmunds - Is the Pontiac G8 the Most American Car?
• 2008 Pontiac G8 Most Reviewed Car in May
• No GM Employee Pricing on 2009 Pontiac G8?
• V6 & V8 Engine Choices For Pontiac G8 ST
• Magnetic Gray Metallic (18U) May Stay For All of 2009
• Pontiac G8 Sales - 1,536 Pontiac G8s Sold in June 2008
• Pontiac El Camino Still Possibility for G8 ST
• Dale Earnhardt Jr. to Race Holden Commodore in Australia

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During a press conference today focusing on the Pontiac G8 ST, Pontiac Spokesman Brian Shipman discussed the progress of the “Tame the Name” results. According to shipman, the list of more than 10,000 names submitted by enthusiasts has been winnowed down to just ten names. Unfortunately, for all of you El Camino hopefuls, the El Camino name has not made the list. According to source, there was a slight feud within the walls of GM of the use of a Chevy associated moniker being associated with Pontiac.

In all honesty, G8Nation agrees with the decision. If GM really wanted to resurrect the El Camino nameplate, Mr. Lutz would have planned the Ute to wear a bow tie on its front grill rather than the arrowhead.

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