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Recap: The CTS-V Challenge

Banovsky on November 4, 2009

Sure, it's been almost a week since GM's Bob Lutz squared off in the Cadillac CTS-V against other amateur drivers at the race track. But what happened? How did the whole thing go down? Who won? Well, some people, including yours truly has an opinion, but why not check out the tweets from the event to see how things unfolded?

2009 Cadillac CTS-V

That's exactly what we have for you after the jump: all of the tweets surrounding the CTS-V Challenge. Click through for the discussion!

Read full article | Comments (0) | Filed under Advertising, Discussion, Social Media, Cadillac, CTS, Twitter, vLane, Bob Lutz, Jalopnik, race track
Upcoming: #carchat 34; October 28 @ 8PM EST

Banovsky on October 28, 2009

This week: Jalopnik's Bob Lutz duel, do fuel economy figures matter, GM sales are up, and picking cars for Mad Max.

If you'd like to participate, check out the #carchat How-To. Anyone can join us at 8 PM EST October 28, but you'll need a Twitter account to ask questions.

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

And if you'd like to suggest topics and questions for the discussion, please leave a comment below, tag articles on Delicious.com with "carchat," or email me at michael [at] banovsky.com.

Topics:
- Discussion: Jalopnik challenges Bob Lutz to a duel…tomorrow!
- Discussion: Do fuel economy figures matter that much?
- Discussion: GM sales are up…
- Discussion: Mad Max is back…What should he drive?
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, Future, Mustang, Ford, Ford, Discussion, Social Media, carchat, Cadillac, Twitter, Bob Lutz, Original
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.

Read full article | Comments (0) | Filed under GM, General Motors, This week, Social Media, carchat, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Twitter, vLane, Buick, Bob Lutz, GMC
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 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
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
From the archive: 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham

Banovsky on July 23, 2009

We were browsing the Cadillac media archives, and came across this lovely image we'd like to share…

The 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham's glove box

The image above displays some vehicle accessories you could have ordered with your Eldorado Brougham, such as:
- Stainless steel (with a silver finish) magnetized glove box drink tumblers
- Cigarette and tissue dispensers
- Lipstick (cologne was mentioned in the dealer Data Book, but was apparently never offered)
- Ladies' compact with powder puff, comb, and mirror
- Leather notebook
- STEP atomizer with 1 oz. bottle of "Arpege" perfume extract made by Lanvin, Paris
Yes, those were the days…

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Read full article | Comments (6) | Filed under GM, General Motors, Classic, WTF, History, Misc, Coupe, Humor, Cadillac, Pic, Archive
Preview: 2010 Cadillac SRX

Banovsky on June 10, 2009

Looks like Cadillac is right-sizing the range. The slow-selling rear-drive SRX "Sport" utility will be replaced this fall with the more compact and V6-only SRX crossover.

2010 Cadillac SRX

Moving the vehicle closer to the Lexus RX has advantages, especially considering the new package should provide more luxury and more efficiency. In front or all-wheel-drive, the two engine choices are between a new, standard, 3.0L direct injected V-6 engine is standard and an optional 2.8L turbocharged V-6 (as-found in Saab 9-3 Aero XWD models.)

Power? The standard direct-injected 3.0L V-6 delivers 265 horsepower — more than the base motor on the old SRX — with 10-15 per cent better fuel economy. The optional turbocharged motor should make close to 300 horsepower, and a whole whack of torque. Both engines are hooked to a six-speed automatic transmission.

The 2010 SRX will also seat five, and can tow up to 2,500 pounds. (1,587 kg).

Read on for more, including a mini-gallery.

Read full article | Comments (0) | Filed under Future, News, SUV, Crossover, SUV, Detroit, 2010, Cadillac
The Cadillac CTS Wagon (and why we don’t need it)

Banovsky on June 9, 2009

Make no mistake about it, wagons are the red-headed stepchildren of any car range. Probably conceived in a dank corner of an automaker’s R & D lab, complete with trollish engineers, clip boards, and antiques. Lots of antiques.

2010 Cadillac CTS Wagon

As such, only terminally crazy and socially-inept Northeastern Birkenstock-shod buyers drive them. I swear, on my last trip through Maine (one never stops, for fear of being consumed by Cliff Bar-chewing, Apple-using hillbillies), there were dozens of stores selling “Sports Antiquities.” All, natch, with Saab, Volvo XC, or Subaru wagons badly parked out front.

You know what? I love wagons. But I also live in the Northeast. You know what else? I have enough money to feed my belly and cat, but not at the same time. Therefore, I am not in the market for a luxury Cadillac CTS Wagon.

The problem? Nobody will be in the market for a Cadillac CTS Wagon.

Read on…

Read full article | Comments (2) | Filed under GM, General Motors, Luxury, Future, Wagon, Humor, Detroit, 2010, Cadillac, opinion, CTS