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• Recap: #carchat 29; September 22 @ 3PM EST

  Banovsky on September 25, 2009

  Social media is such a cool thing that we're constantly evolving how we communicate. Take #carchat: the first few originated out of a spirited conversation.

  

  We had a special guest this week: Bob Lutz, General Motors Vice Chairman and marketing chief was our featured guest on #carchat, at a special 3 PM EST to 5 PM EST time slot. Our topics fell under a General Motors theme for obvious reasons… Anyone can join us each week at 8PM EST on Twitter. And if you'd like to suggest topics, please tag articles on Delicious.com with "carchat."

  
  
  
  
  

  We had:

  • Discussion: Buick's new tagline, why?
  • Discussion: The importance of marketing
  • Discussion: Is good design really "free"?
  • Discussion: How to change people's perceptions about GM

  So? What are you waiting for? Click through to the recap.

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• Upcoming: #carchat 29; September 23 @ 3PM EST with Bob Lutz

  Banovsky on September 18, 2009

  Big news! Bob Lutz, General Motors Vice Chairman and marketing chief will be our featured guest on #carchat next week, at a special 3 PM EST to 5 PM EST time slot. Our topics will fall under a General Motors theme for obvious reasons…

  

  Bob Lutz

  If you'd like to participate, check out the #carchat How-To. Anyone can join us at 3 PM EST September 23, but you'll need a Twitter account to ask questions.

  However, if you'd like to follow things live, go here at 3 PM EST.

  And if you'd like to suggest topics and questions for Lutz, please do so in the comments below or email me at michael [at] banovsky.com.

  Note: Lutz will be tweeting from the @gmblogs Twitter account. Make sure you follow them on Twitter. Also, use the hashtag "#lutz" when asking questions, this will make the discussion easier to manage!

  Topics from 3 PM EST — 3:30 PM EST:

  • Discussion: Your best General Motors product experience
  • Discussion: Your worst General Motors product experience

  Topics from 3:30 PM EST onward:

  • Discussion: Buick's new tagline, why?
  • Discussion: The importance of marketing
  • Discussion: Is good design really "free"?
  • Discussion: How to change people's perceptions about GM

  So click through and read a few links, and see some photos related to the discussion.

  Read full article | Comments (0) | Filed under GM, General Motors, Government, Future, Advertising, Advice , Discussion, carchat, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Twitter, vLane, Buick, Bob Lutz, GMC

• Upcoming: #carchat 24; August 19 @ 8PM EST

  Banovsky on August 19, 2009

  This week, we're talking about the amazing turn of events, apparently based in Twitter chatter, that led to the demise of the (lame) Buick CUV. We also talk about other models we'd kill with 140-character tweets, and our predictions for the North American Car of the Year 2010. That and more on this week's #carchat!

  If you're confused, check out the #carchat How-To. Anyone can join us at 8PM EST August 19, but you'll need a Twitter account to ask questions and participate.

  However, if you'd like to follow things live, go here at 8 PM EST.

  And if you'd like to suggest topics for next week, please tag articles on Delicious.com with "carchat."

  This week:

  • Discussion: Can we give #GM credit where credit is due in listening?
  • Discussion: What other vehicles, from any manufacturer, would we kill via Twitter?
  • Discussion: Predictions for North American Car of the Year 2010
  • Discussion: Our first cars (thanks, @sassygirlzmom!)
  • Help-A-Shopper: Carl Acampado

  So click through and read a few links, see some photos, and check out a video related to tonight's discussion.

  Read full article | Comments (0) | Filed under GM, General Motors, Industry, Future, Green, WTF, Concept, Crossover, Advice , Humor, This week, Discussion, Social Media, carchat, Chevrolet, Detroit, Twitter, vLane, Buick, Bob Lutz, Fritz Henderson, LOL, Jalopnik

• Upcoming: #carchat 23; August 12 @ 8PM EST

  Banovsky on August 12, 2009

  This week, we're talking about the Chevrolet Volt's supposed 230 mpg city rating, the General's coming product renaissance, base model cars, and how we want our motorsports to be covered. That and more on this week's #carchat!

  If you're confused, check out the #carchat How-To. Anyone can join us at 8PM EST August 12, but you'll need a Twitter account to ask questions and participate.

  However, if you'd like to follow things live, go here at 8 PM EST.

  And if you'd like to suggest topics for next week, please tag articles on Delicious.com with "carchat."

  This week:

  • Discussion: The Chevrolet Volt is real, but what about that 230 mpg rating? Relevant?
  • Discussion: Many people were toured through GM Design studios…so are we excited for the future?
  • Discussion: Are the GM "bare necessities" a response to Tata and other cut-price cars?
  • Discussion: How do you want your motorsports coverage uh…covered? Via @sandbarmark

  So click through and read a few links, see some photos, and check out a video related to tonight's discussion.

  Read full article | Comments (0) | Filed under GM, Future, Concept, Misc, Advertising, Advice , Humor, This week, Discussion, carchat, Chevrolet, EV, Detroit, 2010, Cadillac, Twitter, vLane, 2011, Buick, Electric car, GMC

• General Motors wants you to Buy It Now

  Banovsky on August 11, 2009

  Today is the launch of General Motors highly-anticipated program to purchase vehicles online through the online auction site eBay.

  

  The General Motors / eBay promo

  Here are some details:

  • Pilot program for California only
  • Buyers in the state will be able to browse hundreds of California dealer online showrooms
  • Buyers are able to ask questions, negotiate prices, arrange financing and payment to buy a new vehicle
  • Can determine the value of their trade in through the site
  • Don't have to set foot in a showroom until delivery
  • Could be a new model of how to sell cars if proves successful
  • Site located at GM.eBay.com

  Click through for the official blog update from GM.

  Read full article | Comments (0) | Filed under GM, Future, News, Advertising, Discussion, Chevrolet, California, Pontiac, Pontiac, Detroit, Cadillac, Buick, GMC

• Ask us your General Motors questions!

  Banovsky on August 10, 2009

  Today, August 10, we're taking a sneak peek at future GM products, as well as talking with GM executives, and test-driving the whole lineup.

  If you have any questions you'd like answered, leave them in our discussion pages and we'll do our best to answer them!

  Click through.

  Read full article | Comments (0) | Filed under GM, Event, Government, Future, Advice , Discussion, Chevrolet, Twitter, vLane, Buick, Bob Lutz, Fritz Henderson, GMC

• Future Buick CUV to be a plug-in hybrid

  Banovsky on August 6, 2009

  Remember our Future of GM series? The one where we talked about the upcoming Buick CUV? Turns out, our analysis was pretty much dead-on.

  

  The as-yet-unnamed (rebadged Saturn Vue) 2010 Buick crossover SUV

  The teaser shot GM released along with some details shows a clearly reworked front-end from the current Saturn Vue. GM CEO Fritz Henderson's assertion that he's not a fan of badge engineering is getting weaker by the second, as this new model is undeniably a re-badged Saturn Vue plug-in hybrid.

  With that model due out in the market next year before Saturn was sold means the development work on the Buick must nearly be completed.

  Look for this mystery Buick early next year in showrooms.

  Click through for the GM release.

  Read full article | Comments (0) | Filed under GM, General Motors, Saturn, Future, Green, SUV, Crossover, Technology, SUV, Detroit, 2010, 2011, Buick, Fritz Henderson

• Leasing for select Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, and GMC models

  Banovsky on August 4, 2009

  General Motors announced that they'd be offering lease programs provided by U.S. Bank on select vehicles.

  

  2010 Buick Lacrosse

  To be launched in select states, it's hoped the lease offerings jump-start some excitement for new models, as well as ease payments for customers.

  Click through for the official release.

  Read full article | Comments (0) | Filed under General Motors, Industry, Future, News, Misc, Chevrolet, Detroit, Cadillac, 2009, Buick, GMC

• The Future of GM Part 3: 2011 Buick CUV

  Banovsky on July 7, 2009

  In this five-part series (parts one one, two, and three), we'll take a look at some of the most exciting products that GM has in the pipeline.

  

  It's not a commercial, either: with 60.8 per cent of the company now owned by the US taxpayers — and 11.7 per cent by Canadian taxpayers — it's a good time to look at how well our investments are holding up.

  GM had — well, Saturn had — a wonderful vehicle slated for launch this year: The Vue plug-in hybrid SUV.

  Well what's the problem? After selling the automaker Saturn to the Penske Group, GM announced that the upcoming Vue plug-in would be put on hold indefinitely…IE: forever.

  Thing is, GM won't just waste the technology. And a few weeks ago, some reporters got a glimpse of a full-sized clay mockup of a future vehicle…

  Click through for the photo, and more info!

  Read full article | Comments (0) | Filed under GM, General Motors, Saturn, Lexus, Future, Green, Mileage, SUV, Feature, Concept, Crossover, Hybrid, SUV, Detroit, 2011, plug-in, Buick