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PUTC Sets Up Aussie Sh-Ute-Out Between Holden VE And Ford Falcon FG, We Demand Dibs On Round Two!

Color us here at Jalopnik red with jealousy. Our friends at PickupTrucks.com sent their Aussie stringer James Stanford out back to let him get in touch with his inner hoon. What better way to do it than by running a brand spankin' new 2008 Holden VE Ute head-to-head with a 2008 Ford Falcon FG Ute? Stanford found out all the really important technical details on the two new car-based pickups — like both can hold a slab of 24 stubbies (beer bottles) behind each seat. Yes, the important technical details were covered, but how do each Ute do at going frontways? Sideways? Backways? You'll have to head over to PUTC for the specifics, but according to Stanford, the Ford out-drags the Holden, but the Holden took down the Falcon by a few tenths of a second in the almost-quarter-mile. We think we'd probably call that a tie. Sounds to us like they should send team Jalopnik over for the round two, eh?

[PickupTrucks.com]

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4:00 PM on Tue May 20 2008
By Ray Wert
2,372 views, 44 comments

Latest by n/a: U all have all the fun. Been looking to replace my gas quzzling F-150 can pass everything but a petro station. Would love to have one of these babes even the ugh green on. At 4 bucks a gallon cost more »

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Conflicting Reports On Future Design Home Of Ford RWD Platform

The webs, they are a churning. On Monday The Detroit News published an article stating that Ford would be taking advantage of the weak dollar and moving development work of its next generation rear wheel drive platform from Australia to the United States. That's all well and good but then Carpoint of Australia went and asked Ford of Australias Manager of PR Sinead McAlary about it. Her response of "It's too early to speculate on that" has set off a flurry of speculation that there's a turf war raging within Ford over the home of the platform. So for the record the current story line is this: DetNews publishes story claiming RWD platform moving to USA, Carpoint gets Ford AU on record with a "not so fast" response, and Ford USA is not on the record for anything. We called Ford directly to see if we could get some clarity on the story, and the result was a resounding maybe. More »

4:30 PM on Thu Mar 27 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
972 views, 12 comments

Latest by n/a: When the American XK Falcon came here in 1960 it had weak ball joints and adjusting shims that dropped out of the front end.Dealers also gave it a five leaf rear-end as the standard was too soft. Why ruin a good more »

2010 pontiac g8 st

The Problem With The Pontiac G8 El Camino

We love the idea of the 2010 Pontiac G8 El Camino, this much goes without saying, but there's been a lot of hemming and hawing about the long term viability of the product from a business perspective. Motor City Blog Man Todd Lassa has a theory on the General's strategy and it kind of makes sense to us. Remember when we all went a little batty at the prospect of a G8 Wagon and then it got canned — kind of? Well Todd got to thinking about the wagon and the El Camino, and mixed in a little marketing strategy from GM's cross town rivals at Ford and came up with an idea: More »

3:30 PM on Thu Mar 27 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
5,233 views, 63 comments

Latest by carless: Falcon Utes have leaf springs. Oh, and a bench seat. Win! more »

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Wards Ignores Jalopnik At Epicenter Of El Camino Campaign

Seems Wards Auto noticed our little campaign to resurrect the El Camino moniker for the 2010 Pontiac G8 sport truck, even going to far as to quote Bob Lutz's response to our question at the New York Auto Show. But when it came time to assign a location from which the hootin', hollerin' and shoutin' was emanating from, the best they could come up with was a vague pointing in a direction other than them. Although they were able to see the tens of dozens of press walking through the show wearing our "Vote El Camino Today!" pins, they apparently missed the name Jalopnik printed right underneath it. But at the very least they think our campaign has been "skillful":

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10:45 AM on Tue Mar 25 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
862 views, 27 comments

Latest by Mark Arnold: @Unevolved: Um.. It's not German... [jalopnik.com] more »

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Bob Lutz Is On Our Side! Thinks 'Pontiac G8 El Camino' Name Is Great Idea

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.

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12:21 PM on Wed Mar 19 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
2,094 views, 53 comments

Latest by n/a: Call it Maloo which is the name of the HSV (Holden Special Vehicles) version of it.The previous model has the honour of being the worlds production truck.Check out v8 ute races in Australia.Australia has several species of pussum more »

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2010 Pontiac G8 El Camino, Revealed Live!

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.

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11:45 AM on Wed Mar 19 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
4,893 views, 79 comments

Latest by n/a: @carlivar: I grew up around muscle cars and car shows and I absolutely love cars from that era. But! Those cars were unique to the time and I don't want my new GTO giving me away like a more »

maxiumum el camino day

2001 Holden VU S Completely Roo Proof, Possibly Dekotora Inspired

If you want a peek into the end-of-life future of the Pontiac G8 Utes to come, here's a good idea what kids in the heartland will be doing with the almost El Camino after it does the 1 lap of depreciation. This example for sale in Oz is going for approximately $21,954 USD, but it's still redneck-tastic. We'd be lying if we said in our younger days, half our friends didn't have aftermarket bumpers like this on their trucks, so we know the motivation for installing guards like this - primarily deer, or in this case kangaroos.

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6:00 PM on Mon Mar 17 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
1,639 views, 36 comments

Latest by DONAR: *Yawn* Find a Commodore ute down here that HASN'T got a roo-bar, Kenworth mudflaps, a Conargo Pub sticker and a Victoria Bitter bar-towel for a dashmat and let me know. more »

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926 HP Holden Ute: Blueprint For An Epic Pontiac G8 El Camino

Considering everything under the skin of the new Pontiac G8 El Camino sport truck is basically a Holden Ute, it stands to reason all the modifications done to this truck-car could be done to our sport truck. How would you feel about a 926 HP El Camino? We would feel pretty good about it, all seven seconds we drove it before planting it into a wall somewhere. The mega-hoons at C.A.P.A. Performance who build this baby really understand the idea of Maximum El Camino Day - it's every day of their lives.

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1:45 PM on Mon Mar 17 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
1,989 views, 27 comments

Latest by LaughingAtFate: @Mr_Krabs: Something like This?? more »

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GM Launches South African El Camino, Calls It A Chevy Lumina

The South African market is getting its own new El Camino, but theirs is called a Chevy Lumina SS Ute, and gets the Chevy corporate face. Mechanically identical, the Lumina ute get the same 361bhp 6.0-liter V8 as the American Pontiac El Camino Pontiac G8 Sport Truck. The Lumina face is notably less aggressive than the G8's, reflecting the vehicle's intended market, which should be more utilitarian in South Africa. But, would this understated Chevy-badged Camino have been more appropriate for the US than its aggressive brother from Pontiac? [Via World Car Fans]


12:30 PM on Mon Mar 17 2008
By Wes Siler
1,315 views, 42 comments

Latest by n/a: Yep, shoulda been a Chevy. The whole Commodore/Statesman/Ute lineup should have come to the US as Chevys as follows (Holden -> Chevy): - Commodore/Berlina/Calais Sedan & Sport Wagon (Omega to SS V) -> Impala Sedan and Wagon (various trim/performance packages) - more »

maximum el camino day

First Driving Video Of The Pontiac G8 El Camino Sport Truck...Sort Of

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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11:00 AM on Mon Mar 17 2008
By Mark Arnold
2,345 views, 26 comments

Latest by LandofMinos, a p' p' piece from here and a p' p' piece from there: @HAPPY SAINT POLAЯ'S DAY: Hired, There's your desk, see you on Monday. more »

2010 pontiac g8 st

2010 Pontiac G8 Sport Truck: 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, El Camino. That's right, more important even than the return of the truck-car to the General's fleet, is the news that this car will not be called the 2010 Pontiac G8 ST. In fact, they don't have a name. Instead, you are going to be able to help choose what GM calls it. That's right, enthusiasts across the country can have a hand in giving this sport truck back the name it so rightfully deserves - a name which still dances on the breeze and lives in the heart of every red blooded hoon — "El Camino". With this in mind, we're beginning our campaign here and now to call this wondrous segment-bender the 2010 Pontiac G8 El Camino sport truck. Hit the jump for more on the Pontiac El Camino.

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12:01 AM on Sat Mar 15 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
178,194 views, 267 comments

Latest by n/a: Could never get used to calling a Pontiac an El Camino. Nevertheless, leave it to the Aussies to keep the V8/Rear Wheel Drive platform alive. more »

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Holden Ute Expands To Keep Up With Suburban Sprawl!

Given the current QOTD, it seems only right to have an Aussie-themed Bonus Classic Ad Watch today, so here ya go! This ad sort of reminds us of Robert Crumb's History of America, with its small towns evolving into McMansion-filled edge cities and tiny utes morphing into somewhat larger versions. But, by God, the Aussies never stopped making cars with truck beds, while Los Norteamericanos cruelly shunned the once-beloved El Camino and Ranchero.

4:30 PM on Fri Feb 29 2008
By Murilee Martin
1,227 views, 19 comments

Latest by crimsontiger6: I now live back in the bush see stacks of utes of all ages every day. more »

question of the day

What's Your Favorite Australian Car?

With the Melbourne International Motor Show in full swing we thought we'd focus on all the things that make us love the cars from down under. On the new side, it's hard not to love the Z06-powered HSV Super Sedan or the new FPV Ford Falcon (a car so hot the Mark Fields personally asked for his own to be delivered to North America). And what about those utes? The HSV Maloo or FPV Falcon Ute? Why not both? And those are just new cars. If the classic cars weren't great people wouldn't be stealing them constantly.

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12:00 PM on Fri Feb 29 2008
By Matt Hardigree
1,723 views, 73 comments

Latest by n/a: Got to be the A9XMy Brother had one for years,10" in rear tires,roller rockers,REAL cold air induction, Big fat FACTORY flares 4spd 5.0 V8, Disc Brake LSD REAR, that was one quick street car.(winning bathurst by 6 laps doesn't hurt more »

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The Proton Jumbuck: A Ute For The Everyman

Aussie Envy Day at Jalopnik continues. We've brought you the R3 Satria, the FPV GT and the 2008 Ford FG Falcons. And while most of these cars are drool-worthy, not everyone can afford to shell out that kind of cash. For the Ute-lover on a budget there's the Malaysian built Proton Jumbuck, which can be had for slightly under $14K (USD). For all that scratch you get a little Ute with a five-speed manual transmission, FWD, a 1.5-liter inline-four and a bizarre name.

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5:45 PM on Mon Feb 18 2008
By Matt Hardigree
1,365 views, 36 comments

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2008 Ford FG Falcons Are Here, Holden To Your Seats

The wait is finally over and the new Australian Ford Falcons are here. Known as the FG Falcon, this seventh generation of the Falcon appears to be packing the goods to compete with the venerable Holden Commodore. This RWD sedan will come in XT, G-Series and XR trim levels with a variety of engines. The Ute version will include a base, R6 and XR trim. In addition to the base inline-six, the Falcon gets a turbocharged version good for 362 horsepower and 393 lb.-ft. of torque. At the top end is the 5.4-liter Boss V8 good for 388 horsepower and 383 lb.-ft. of torque. Press release and more pics of the Aussie car-truck goodness below the jump.

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9:45 AM on Mon Feb 18 2008
By Matt Hardigree
3,271 views, 41 comments

Latest by n/a: Sweet Jeebus, I want a ute with a flatbed like the first pic. The flatbed Ford Utes carry 2,800lb and tow 5000lbs. A Photo I took of a contractors Mixer and bags of cement. Now Utes are still cars here more »

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Remember the BMW M5 Ute? Time for a Progress Report

It's been quite a while since we brought you coverage of the greatest ute project the world has ever seen. The Postfather himself first broke the M5 Ute way back in December 2006, but in the interim, work has been steadily progressing. As it currently stands, the bed and tailgate have been fabricated, all the sheet metal refitted, cabin enclosed, massive new wheels fitted, and all the necessary electronic gadgetry relocated under a Ridgeline-like bed trunk thing. It looks like they may even be playing with the idea of some kind of aftermarket hood. We can't wait for this thing to be done so we can witness joygasm-inducing Bruce-amino burnouts. What's that you say? Video tour of the car below the fold? Don't mind if I do. More »

1:45 PM on Thu Feb 14 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
2,702 views, 19 comments

Latest by n/a: I am awed by the majesty of it. more »

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GMC Denali XT Hybrid Concept Truck: The Caballero Is Back...In Concept

This is it. It's called the GMC Denali XT Hybrid Concept Truck, and this unibody rear-wheel drive Australian professional grade car-truck action set to be unveiled this week at the Chicago Auto Show is making us excited in a way we haven't been since we saw the first episode of My Name Is Earl. And why shouldn't we be? Everyone knows the El Camino had a GMC version called the Sprint Caballero! GM, knowing of our love of all things car with a truck-bed allowed us, along with the fellow lovers of all things El Camino at PickupTruck.com, the opportunity to go behind the scenes in sunny Southern California for an exclusive with the design team and some one-of-a-kind photos of this unique Aussie import. When we accepted the invite to attend (at our own expense of course) we were expecting to see nothing more than a re-badged four-door Holden Crewman updated to the current VE architecture. Cool, but nothing more than what you'd expect from a leader in re-badging. Instead what we got was stunning, jaw-dropping and mind-blowing. So grab a shrimp off the Barbie above and settle in for the full story below the jump, mate!

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5:42 PM on Sat Feb 2 2008
By Mark Arnold
15,502 views, 102 comments

Latest by n/a: Looks like we are looking at the next version of the Avalanche but what year 09 or 10 more »

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Report: Lutz Confirms Holden Ute-Based GMC Concept At NY Auto Show, Is The Crewamino Nigh?

It looks as though Maximum Bob Lutz has confirmed to Australian website GoAuto that a four door truck concept based on the Zeta platform will be appearing at the New York Auto Show as a GMC. While we can't be sure this is the precursor to the new El Camino we keep asking about, what we're picturing in our head is totally a four-door El Camino. Specifically he said "We will have a ute concept at the NY show, but that is going to be badged GMC... and a very interesting study in that it is a GMC tough-looking four-door ute that could then obviously be badged as a Holden for Australia." A lot of people have taken to thinking this refers to the Holden Crewman, which didn't get updated like the other Utes in Holden's lineup.

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5:45 PM on Tue Jan 22 2008
By Matt Hardigree
2,822 views, 73 comments

Latest by n/a: TEXANIDIOT25, That one tonner would look bitch'n with a set of short stack exhaust pipes wouldnt it? more »

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