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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday September 17, 2008 - 25 GM names all new sport truck the "G8 ST" After sifting through more than 18,000 possibilities, Pontiac has chosen to keep it simple, naming the recently revealed G8 sport truck the "G8 ST." Thousands of fans submitted suggestions during a "Tame the Name" promotion, which delayed a final announcement until each possibility was considered and cleared for possible trademark use. "Frankly, we were blown away by both the volume and quality of the names that were submitted," said Craig Bierley, BPG product marketing director for cars and crossovers. "`G8 ST' was one of the most popular suggestions, plus we noticed a far broader trend toward simple, easy-toremember names." "El Camino" was also a sentimental favorite, given the G8 ST's resemblance to the classic Chevy. "We actually thought very long about El Camino," said Bierley. "In the end, we felt it was more appropriate to honor the El Camino's unique place as part of Chevy's heritage and not use that nameplate on a Pontiac." Perhaps the ultimate reflection of the blurring line between cars and trucks, the G8 ST will create a unique niche segment in the marketplace: a sports car with truck-like cargo and towing capabilities. Sharing the basic architecture and 361 hp V8 engine as the G8 GT performance sedan, it will Tiguan earns Top Safety Pick Award from Insurance Institute for highway The Volkswagen compact sport utility vehicle Tiguan has received the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick award for 2008, the highest rating possible from the non-profit research organization. The annual award recognizes vehicles that perform best in protecting passengers in the Institute's front, side and rear crash test evaluations, and includes only vehicles with electronic stability control (branded Electronic Stabilization Program on Volkswagen vehicles) and head protection airbags. The Prevent and Preserve Safety System portfolio for model year 2009 consists of 45 safety features, all of which contribute to protecting the driver and passengers as well as possible, helping avoid crashes and keeping the severity and consequences of possible crashes to a minimum. The Tiguan comes standard with the Prevent and Preserve Safety System, including ESP and six airbags, with rear seat airbags as an option. Pontiac has officially named the recently revealed G8 sport truck the "G8 ST", keeping it simple after sifting through many name possibilities. The new sport truck is scheduled for production in late 2009 as a 2010 model. offer a 73.9-inch cargo bed that has 42.7 cubic feet of cargo space and can carry a payload of 1,000 pounds (453 kg) or tow a 3,500-pound (1,587 kg) trailer. Thanks to its six-speed automatic transmission and Active Fuel Management system, the G8 ST should offer some of the best fuel economy numbers for V8-powered vehicles with similar cargo/towing ratings while still turning in zeroto-60 times of 5.4 seconds. The G8 ST will be available in late 2009 as a 2010 model and will be backed by GM's industry best 100,000 mile, 5-year powertrain warranty. Pricing will be announced closer to availability. The Volkswagen Tiguan recently earned a Top Safety Pick Award from the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. 3 DAY TEST DRIVE EVENT E-Class M-Class B-Class 300 South Service Road West, Oakville, Ontario L6J 5A2 (905) 845-6623 www.m-boakvilleautohaus.ca © 2008 Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. *Lease offers and payment waivers based on new 2008 models (excluding AMG and V-12 models) available only through Mercedes-Benz Financial on approved credit for a limited time. Freight/PDI (up to $1,995 ­ dealer may charge less), license, insurance, registration, taxes and PPSA are extra. Dealer may lease for less. Offer may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers. For specific cash purchase incentives on a specific model, please visit your local Mercedes-Benz dealer for details. Images displayed are model year 2009 E-Class, M-Class and B-Class.