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• Upcoming: #carchat 36; November 11 @ 8PM EST

  Banovsky on November 11, 2009

  This week: the Local Motors Rally Fighter, true open-source design, and the new Volvo S60.

  If you'd like to participate, check out the #carchat How-To. Anyone can join us at 8 PM EST November 11, 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: Local Motors Rally Fighter
  • Discussion: What's true open-source design?
  • Discussion: The new Volvo S60…How should Volvo sell it?

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

  Read full article | Comments (0) | Filed under This week, Chrysler, Discussion, carchat, Volvo, Local Motors, Twitter, vLane

• Recap: #carchat 35; November 4 @ 8PM EST

  Banovsky on November 5, 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.

  
  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: New Chrysler logo…thoughts?
  • Discussion: Chrysler LLC restructuring
  • Discussion: SEMA Show recap + Are custom vehicles passé?

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

  Read full article | Comments (0) | Filed under This week, Chrysler, Discussion, Social Media, Detroit, Twitter, vLane

• Upcoming: #carchat 35; November 4 @ 8PM EST

  Banovsky on November 4, 2009

  This week: Chrysler's restructuring plan, the new Chrysler logo, and SEMA…Oh, and how the Dodge Viper logo looks like Daffy Duck!

  If you'd like to participate, check out the #carchat How-To. Anyone can join us at 8 PM EST November 4, 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: New Chrysler logo…thoughts?
  • Discussion: Chrysler LLC restructuring
  • Discussion: SEMA Show recap + Are custom vehicles passé?

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

  Read full article | Comments (0) | Filed under Industry, WTF, This week, Chrysler, Discussion, Social Media, carchat, Twitter, LOL, Jalopnik, Original

• From the archive: 1984 Chrysler LaBarron TC (Kill it with fire!)

  Banovsky on August 20, 2009

  I was browsing the Chrysler media archives, and came across the most amazing convertible ever…

  

  There's more to this photo…Click through for the whole thing.

  Read full article | Comments (1) | Filed under Luxury, WTF, Misc, Convertible, Chrysler, FAIL, LOL, Pic, Archive, LeBaron, 1984

• Upcoming: #carchat 19; July 15 @ 8PM EST

  Banovsky on July 15, 2009

  This week, we're talking with Seth Leitman, clean energy and electric vehicle expert about plug-in cars, about how GM and Chrysler are doing (some great links below), and interior design.

  Check out the #carchat How-To, or click through for a #carchat widget. Anyone can join us at 8PM EST July 15, on Twitter. And if you'd like to suggest topics, please tag articles on Delicious.com with "carchat."

  This week:

  • Ask the Expert: Seth Leitman, clean energy and electric vehicle expert
  • Discussion: GM and Chrysler updates
  • Discussion: What's good interior design?
  • Discussion: Maybe we'll talk some #NGM talk…

  So click through and read a few links related to tonight's discussion.

  Read full article | Comments (0) | Filed under GM, General Motors, Industry, Environment, Future, Green, Mileage, News, WTF, Misc, Advice , Humor, This week, Chrysler, Discussion, Social Media, Hybrid, Detroit, Twitter, vLane, MPG

• Upcoming: #carchat 16; June 24 @ 8PM EST

  Banovsky on June 24, 2009

  For this week's very packed #carchat we discuss how soon we'll be seeing serious alternative fuel vehicles on our roads, that auto suppliers are feeling the pinch (and if they go, the industry will go with it), Toyota's good and bad green image, and if you really care to buy domestic.

  Check out the #carchat How-To, or click through for a #carchat widget. Anyone can join us at 8PM EST June 24, on Twitter. And if you'd like to suggest topics, please tag articles on Delicious.com with "carchat."

  This week:

  • Discussion: Advanced green tech, how long will we have to wait?
  • Discussion: Is your car domestic? Do you care?
  • Discussion: Karmann is bankrupt, more suppliers to follow
  • Discussion: Is Toyota's green mist wearing off?
  • Discussion: Automotive manufacturer social media sites: Cool or contrived?

  So click through and read a few links related to tonight's discussion.

  Read full article | Comments (0) | Filed under GM, General Motors, Government, Industry, Environment, Future, Green, News, Classic, Feature, WTF, Japan, Misc, Toyota, Ford, Advertising, Advice , Humor, Link, This week, Chrysler, Ford, Discussion, Social Media, Hybrid, Detroit, Twitter, US, Cash for Clunkers, Mega Cruiser

• Community review: Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible

  Banovsky on June 23, 2009

  Every now and then, we'd like to highlight some of the great reviews our community members write at vLane.

  Reviewer Maria says of her 2005 PT Cruiser that:

  Cosmetically, it was everything I wanted. It has bucket seats and a rumble bar! There were compartments there that were needed such as a drawer under the passenger seat, a pocket behind the seat, drink holders, storage on the doors and even a pen holder! The leather seats were also was a great addition! It was overall perfectly designed for a woman.

  She likes that her car is rare, too:

  It is so cool to be the only PT Cruiser Convertible driving around most of the time. It makes the ride even sweeter because it represents my individuality and creativity.

  But unfortunately, there have been a few problems:

  The paint started to chip and started to rust even though Rust Protection was placed on the vehicle. More than likely within two years, it will need a complete new paint job.

  Click over to read the whole review, and don't forget to submit your own!

  Read full article | Comments (0) | Filed under Convertible, Chrysler, Social Media, vLane, 2005, community

• Furniture made from car parts

  AshleyW on June 17, 2009

  If you've ever thought about keeping a piece of a car you just couldn't part with, Jake's Chop Shop has the right idea in taking some of those parts and turning them into something new.

  

  If you're looking to buy, beds start at $4,000 and the sofas start at $6,000

  Remember those car beds you see advertised in a Sears catalogue for little kids, with the matching sheets and pillowcases? Jake's Chop Shop car beds are sort of like that but definitely for grown ups and you have to provide your own sheets. His designs appeal to car enthusiasts, who may want to take the front of a classic car and convert to the front of their bed or couch.

  Even better, take the rear seat out of an old Chevy or Chrysler and you've got yourself a brand new sofa. Innovative and creative the beds, chairs, sofas and tables are one of a kind. The attention to detail in each piece is really amazing.

  Read More:

  • Porsche Design Conceives Baby Clothes
  • My Favourite Hybrid SUVs
  • How-To: Maintain Your tires and Rims

  Read full article | Comments (0) | Filed under Feature, Chrysler, lifestyle, Chevrolet, design, custom, accessories, furniture, car sofa

• Improving your car, one wheel at a time

  AshleyW on June 5, 2009

  The number of ways one can personalize their car is endless now, with all sorts of gadgets and accessories to enhance how your car looks inside and out.

  

  Price? About $150.

  Steering wheels are one of many things you can change to give your car a customized look. Larry McGlaughlin, Store Manager, of Performance Improvements in Brampton, Ontario gave me some advice on steering wheels.

  Most of the clients who want to change their steering wheels do it for cosmetic reasons, says Larry McGlaughlin of Performance Improvements. He sells twenty to thirty steering wheels per year, and on occasion a few for race modifications. He used to sell more steering wheels before the airbag in the steering wheel became law. If a client does buy a steering wheel that doesn't come with an airbag, they have to adjust it so that it does.

  More…

  Read full article | Comments (1) | Filed under GM, features, interior, features, Ford, Advice , Chrysler, Ford, style, interior, accessories, Momo, Grant, steering wheel, Performance Improvements

• Recap: #carchat 10

  Banovsky on May 20, 2009

  Last week's #carchat was about getting into racing, supercars, Chrysler (again!), and electric cars.

  Click through for the #carchat recap!

  Read full article | Comments (0) | Filed under Event, Future, Feature, Misc, Advice , This week, Chrysler, Discussion, Social Media, carchat, twitter