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• 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

• Recap: #carchat 33; October 21 @ 8PM EST

  Banovsky on October 23, 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: More bailout revelations, from Steven Rattner!
  • Discussion: What car is least likely to be stolen or "burgled" at an airport?
  • Discussion: Strangest car/truck/van options, past and present
  • Discussion: What makes a good automotive website?
  
  

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

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

• Autoline Daily Week in review, October 12 to 16, 2009

  Banovsky on October 19, 2009

  With veteran automotive journalist John McElroy at the helm, this daily automotive webcast is the best way to fill up on automotive news. So, joining us from Detroit, Michigan is Autoline Daily, from Autoline Detroit.

  We've decided to package all of the week's videos into one post, complete with descriptions of each episode. There's no better way (or place) to catch up on what you may have missed in the car world.

  Topics from the week include:

  • October 12: Ford and the UAW have a tentative agreement that would give Ford the same basic agreements GM and Chrysler received. U.S. transportation secretary Ray LaHood is in Detroit this week to meet with all three American automakers. Russian carmaker AvtoVAZ is pushing for more government aid.
  • October 13: India and China car sales are on fire, Ford’s sales soar in Europe, and Bugatti expands its dealer base.
  • October 14: Ford gets stuck with another big recall, Tesla starts making house calls, and Vauxhall will keep a couple plants open.
  • October 15: GM’s latest ad campaign has some surprising results, Tata tries to fill a gap in its lineup, and Citroen plays with “augmented reality.”
  • October 16: More details about the Volkswagen/Porsche alliance emerge, Ford battles industrial espionage, and BMW pioneers a greener metal casting process.

  Click through to the episodes, after the jump!

  Read full article | Comments (0) | Filed under News, Video, This week, Autoline Detroit, Detroit

• Tonight: Autoline After Hours #23, 7PM EST

  Banovsky on September 3, 2009

  David E. Davis, Raconteur, Writer and Storyteller, will grace the Autoline studios with his presence as he sits down for some great conversation on the latest news to come out of the auto industry. As usual, Peter De Lorenzo the Autoextremist and David Welch of BusinessWeek will also be on tap for the discussion.

  

  Click through to participate from right here at vLane!

  Read full article | Comments (0) | Filed under Future, Advice , This week, Discussion, Social Media, Autoline Detroit, Detroit

• 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

• Silly old commercial: Chevrolet Citation tows with only two wheels

  Banovsky on August 15, 2009

  Stunts in car commercials are great. Especially ones that you'd never want to attempt yourself. This commercial is exactly that, with a death-defying stunt performed…all with a campy "Chevy Citaaaaaaaashun" theme song playing in the background.

  

  Time to click through!

  Read full article | Comments (1) | Filed under Video, WTF, Misc, Advertising, Chevrolet, Detroit, LOL, Commercial

• Reviewed: 2010 Chevrolet Equinox

  Banovsky on August 14, 2009

  A few weeks ago, I panned the Camaro. And that's fine, because in the Chevrolet lineup, it's the good-looking high school football all-star who will eventually Jäger away his scholarship, find the love of his life on a brass rail, experience 'roid rage, and live out his life in a trailer with five satellite dishes on top.

  

  2010 Chevrolet Equinox

  Maybe that's too harsh, but it's where all the real Camaros seem to end up. And if that was the company's great hope, we should turn off the RenCen's lights now. Thankfully, the Camaro has a slightly younger, chunkier, and far more intelligent younger brother, the Equinox crossover SUV.

  It's a significant vehicle for two reasons. First, it's the first modern General Motors product you can choose on merit over the competition in the most crowded vehicle segment (small crossover vehicles.) (The 2008– Malibu sedan, FYI, was almost there; but not quite.)

  Second, it's proof that the company is committed to producing products that are relevant to the average consumer. It's not puffed up on navel gazing market research (Malibu Maxx, anyone?) but fits the needs of a large portion of the population.

  Highlights:

  • Best-in-segment highway fuel economy of 32 mpg
  • Standard 6-speed automatic
  • Fuel efficient 4-cylinder engine available on every trim level
  • Prices start at just over $22,000

  Click through for the rest…

  Read full article | Comments (0) | Filed under GM, General Motors, SUV, Crossover, Review, Chevrolet, SUV, Photos, Detroit, 2010, vLane, Equinox

• 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

• Recap: #carchat 22; August 5 @ 8PM EST

  Banovsky on August 7, 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.

  

  Since #carchat is ever-evolving, we've included the recap here on vLane as a discussion thread, and we feel it suits the nature of the discussion well — and you can see that we had a huge response over two hours — despite Twitter being down for half of it!

  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: Diesels are back…or are they?
  • Discussion: How will Cash for Clunkers affect the used market?
  • Discussion: Eco mods of the future

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

  Read full article | Comments (0) | Filed under Future, Misc, Advice , Discussion, Social Media, Detroit, Twitter, vLane, LOL