In a surprising turn of events, Google today revealed that the search giant is in talks to buy majority control of beleaguered auto manufacturer General Motors, which it plans to rename Google Motors.
“It’s become clear to all of us at Google that the auto industry is a major driver of the economy and that we simply can’t afford to let General Motors fail,” said Google CEO Eric Schmidt. “If GM disappears, so will many jobs, and that will ultimately affect Google quite negatively. We make our money from advertising, after all, and if the auto industry tanks then it’s going to reduce our profits. We’re not just being altruistic, we also want Google to continue to thrive. We need a stable, growing economy for that to happen.”
Google also sees this as an opportunity to transform the culture at General Motors to benefit the environment. “We’ve always been on the leading edge of the green curve,” continued Schmidt, “and we’re going to use this opportunity to push GM into the twenty-first century and bring affordable and workable green technology to the fore.”
“Let’s face it, we have a lot of smart people at Google whose talents are currently being wasted. Instead of figuring out how to tweak AdSense ads to make us more money, these bored PhDs can tackle more important problems.”
When asked if Google’s advertising model could be extended to the automobile sector, Schmidt was evasive. “There are some synergies there that we plan to explore, for sure,” he said, “but we can’t discuss those details publicly as of yet.”
The transaction is expected to close within the month.
heh heh…actually Google Motors DOES have a nice ring to it.
I heard that rumor, too. I also just heard that Microsoft has waged a hostile takeover of Ford and Apple hinted that it’s interested in Chrysler (so as not to be outdone by MS and Google).
Johnny
Google Motors sounds good :. Let us just wait and see.
April fools….. right? I really do not want to see a Google Silverado going down the highway.
I heard they’re planning to change the way the engine works every few months just to keep mechanics on their toes.
Ian
Makes sense, everything is being integrated with computers nowadays. I think Google would do a great job with GM…..
That should be interesting to see a meshing of the cultures betwween the union in Detroit and the left-brained google people. It should work out well, and maybe the government can then back out.
You know, you ALMOST had me with this one lol. Until I noticed the date this was posted hahaha.
I saw the headline and just had to click through on this ‘scoop’. Then I realised the date it was posted. Good one
google is everywhere!!
google is rock!!
this is an google invasion!!
and umh.. GM = Google Motors.. is brilliant!!
Wow, that would be an amazing event in american culture – where a large web based company acquires a manufacturing giant.
LoL….is impossible…it is as if the coca cola decide to buy the Marlboro..
but google have helped with many incentives to electric cars…so it is possible that these rumors are true, could be a turning point in the car market
Google Motors..not even need to change the logo
I think it will be a big news. From IT to machine ?
I understand Google is all about diversification, but isn’t this a little much?
This makes me laugh. GM in the UK are under the name of Vauxhall Motors and you could not find a more dictatorial company, they are like dinosaurs and probably don’t even know what the internet is let alone Google.
This comes as a shocker x_x !
Why in heaven’s name would a search giant like google want to buy GM?
They should go and buy out Microsoft instead. LOL
the European division of GM will likely owned by Italian company. FIAT
After the new 500 this big group is reborn and soon will be the second manufacturer worldwide.