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Automotive News: Pontiac G8 Might Survive?

Ray Wert — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:00:00 EDT

Despite GM CEO Fritz Henderson saying "no chance" at a Pontiac G8 rebranded for Chevy, Buick or any other GM brand, Automotive News today reports GM's Tom Stephens claiming the G8 sedan "might survive with another GM badge." Wait, what?

Despite a denial of the possibility by GM CEO Fritz Henderson, Automotive News reports this morning Tom Stephens, GM's vice-chairman of global product development is claiming there's still the possibility the Pontiac G8 will show up in another GM brand. The things is he doesn't actually say that. But his quote in the report? It doesn't so much say that:

"I know there's still discussions on it," says Stephens. "But Chevrolet already has several sedans. How many sedans do you need to cover the waterfront?"

Hmm, that reads more to us like "I know enthusiasts are discussing this, but we're not going to be doing it." There aren't any more sources they're quoting in today's piece.

We're glad to see Automotive News has shed the shackles of reporting constructs of the "mainstream" media and now has the same — if not worse — reporting standards than us mere bloggers. [Automotive News]

Sign Of The Automotive Apocalypse: Automotive News Is The New Fast Lane Daily?

Wes Siler — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:40:00 EDT

Everyone’s favorite source of automotive news, Automotive News, is launching a daily video from the fast lane called "Automotive News Today." The 3-minute segment will be presented by ~~some guy in an ill-fitting suit and a bad haircut~~ "veteran broadcast journalist" Tom Worobec and attempt to present an overview of daily news that has the potential of affecting automakers, dealers and suppliers. There’s just one problem.

Like Crain's text-based news service, "Automotive News Today" will only be available to paid subscribers and won’t be syndicated on YouTube or any other similar web video service. It’ll therefore only be available to a small, captive audience that already consumes Automotive News content. With no potential for reaching a wider audience through syndication and only seeking to repackage existing content in an annoying package, we fail to see the point of the publication investing in video. I guess we’ll just have to keep watching Wert on CNBC or Spinelli on Fast Lane Daily. [Source: Automotive News]

Breaking Not So Much! Automotive News Fans Flames Of GM-Chrysler Talks

Ray Wert — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 12:45:00 EST

Although the mainstream automotive media establishment has discarded the rumors of the General acquiring the 'merican side of the German-American hybrid like dogs discarding a meatless bone, it appears one publication's not backing away from this here chew-toy. The folks at Keith Crain's source for all News that's Automotive are not only still pushing the story, they're even claiming today's NYT story on Big-UV platform sharing is just the tip of the iceberg. We're not entirely convinced they've got anything more than what we had earlier this week from manager-magazin.de, but hey — we'll keep our ears to the you know, whatever. – Ray Wert

Keith Crain Opens Gates, Lets Peons In: Automotive News Free For The Week

Ray Wert — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 13:34:48 EST

The usually subscriber-only daily auto rag from the behemoth that is Crain Communications — the maker of such delightful reads as AdvertisingAge, TelevisionWeek, AutoWeek and the always fun Tire Business — has opened the doors to you, the everyman (or woman), for the rest of this week only. That's right, it's a December-to-remember event for Automotive News, and they're hoping it'll hook you like a fish on a little piece of sharpened metal and keep you coming back as a for-pay subscriber. And hell, we even hear that if you're one of the first 100 subscribers, you'll be entered to win a free Delphi plant — just remember to thank Keith on the way out for his benevolence. – Ray Wert

[Automotive News]

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