[Diego]

https://journal.classiccars.com/2024...-pontiac-back/

Not the usual Internet BS this time.

[Mr_GTO]

DISCLAIMER: Do you need to be told that this advertisement is fake and not to be taken seriously? Our lawyers think you do.

[Diego]

So why would GM invest in an ad?

[OG68]

Wouldn't be the first time Car & Driver pulled the wool over someones eyes.

[Sirrotica]

Given GMs current state of affairs, I'd bet GM is going to fail, (again) long before they have a chance to ressurect Pontiac.

I just saw where Barra said, GM will soon become a leading software company..............

General Software, that has a nice ring to it...........LOL

[242177P]

Originally Posted by Diego

So why would GM invest in an ad?

Why should we read an article about another article when
we can just read the Car & Driver article instead? Ah, Diego
is generating clicks. Again. Just skip the charades and tell
us you wrote an article next time.

[Diego]

Originally Posted by OG68

Wouldn't be the first time Car & Driver pulled the wool over someones eyes.

Car & Driver received payment for an ad. Ads are not editorial content.

GM already has a small-block V8 with 600+ horses paired with an electric motor. Only time will tell whether there is something here.

[Diego]

Originally Posted by 242177P

Why should we read an article about another article...

Folks, we have Exhibit A above that explains why the Internet is a race to the bottom. Guy can't even figure out that the story is about an advertisement, not a story on a story. It's like we have our very own Idiocracy fall onto our laps.

[LastoftheThinkers]

Your presume the ad was paid for by GM. The disclaimer presumes it was not, but rather wishful thinking by someone at the magazine. GM isn't smart enough to put out Pontiacs again. They are too busy crippling what is left of their car manufacturing.

[MarkS57]

Originally Posted by LastoftheThinkers

Your presume the ad was paid for by GM. The disclaimer presumes it was not, but rather wishful thinking by someone at the magazine. GM isn't smart enough to put out Pontiacs again. They are too busy crippling what is left of their car manufacturing.

I agree, highly doubtful but beyond trucks, the Corvette & a few Caddy's, what better way to make a splash.......IF and it's a big IF, it's done right...
Let's face it, EV's are the sh*t these days and it's just depressing.

[242177P]

Originally Posted by Diego

Folks, we have Exhibit A above that explains why the Internet is a race to the bottom. Guy can't even figure out that the story is about an advertisement, not a story on a story. It's like we have our very own Idiocracy fall onto our laps.

LOL, nice cope. I never read your article.

Fact is, you're trying to direct traffic to your article.
That in and of itself is fine. But calling me 'tarded
because I pointed out how you aren't forthright
about your journalism? Priceless.

[OG68]

GM already has a performance division, it's called Cadillac. With the exception of the Corvette, what else is there?

[gtokid1968]

And gets 17-20 MPG

[KS circutguy]

Originally Posted by gtokid1968

And gets 17-20 MPG

The Corvette earns EPA fuel economy ratings of 15 mpg city, 27 mpg highway, and 19 mpg combined.

[Diego]

Originally Posted by LastoftheThinkers

Your presume the ad was paid for by GM.

Do you have a better suggestion who paid for the ad? Please spill the beans.

The disclaimer presumes it was not, but rather wishful thinking by someone at the magazine.

So what would be the raison d'etre for the magazine to create a fake ad? And was the publication given license to use a registered trademark?

April 1st was quite awhile ago. FWIW, I take the disclaimer as being coy, the first of several serial ads.

GM isn't smart enough to put out Pontiacs again. They are too busy crippling what is left of their car manufacturing.

That's a subjective opinion that doesn't align with anything else you've said.

Since the magazine issue just came out, I'm interested in learning what dots can be connected by others in the ensuing weeks . . . or the source of the joke.

[Red80TA]

Makes sense in the US that a May/June issue comes out for April 1.

Even if Pontiac did come back, its sports model would have an electric plug and look like a turtle. You'd wish they had never returned and all those that were sad at the demise had no intention of purchasing a new car of theirs anyway.

[Half-Inch Stud]

Pontiac naw, but PMD as a subsidiary of DMC, yea.

[LastoftheThinkers]

Originally Posted by Diego

Do you have a better suggestion who paid for the ad? Please spill the beans.



So what would be the raison d'etre for the magazine to create a fake ad? And was the publication given license to use a registered trademark?

April 1st was quite awhile ago. FWIW, I take the disclaimer as being coy, the first of several serial ads.



That's a subjective opinion that doesn't align with anything else you've said.

Since the magazine issue just came out, I'm interested in learning what dots can be connected by others in the ensuing weeks . . . or the source of the joke.

Against my better judgement, you wanted answers, here they are:

1. I mentioned in my original comment who I thought was responsible, and you brought it up in point 2.

2. Seeing as it is April, and the magazine did not come out on the first, it is probably an April Fools joke.

3. Is it subjective? Have you been watching motor vehicle trends? Especially GM? If you are, you are a liar. If you aren't, you have nothing to say.

Just admit you had a bad thought and move on.

[mgarblik]

Originally Posted by Red80TA

Makes sense in the US that a May/June issue comes out for April 1.

Even if Pontiac did come back, its sports model would have an electric plug and look like a turtle. You'd wish they had never returned and all those that were sad at the demise had no intention of purchasing a new car of theirs anyway.

That's not entirely true. My wife had been saving up for several years to buy a NEW Trans Am in 2010. The Camaro and Firebird were presumed to be continued as sister cars back then. When Pontiac went out of business in 2010, She bought a 2011 Coyote Mustang GT 6-speed. A Camaro was not a serious contender with their signature super cheap interiors, touch points and toy like styling.

[The Champ]

Originally Posted by Diego

Not the usual Internet BS this time.

I think this is BS.