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• Recap: #carchat 27; September 9 @ 8PM EST

  Banovsky on September 14, 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.

  Read full article | Comments (0) | Filed under Advice , Humor, This week, Discussion, carchat, twitter, Twitter, vLane

• Upcoming: #carchat 26; September 2 @ 8PM EST

  Banovsky on September 2, 2009

  This week is a pretty big milestone: #carchat is celebrating its six month anniversary! This week, we'll be predicting how bad September vehicle sales will be (thanks, @raywert), the first car you'd buy after a lottery win, some driver training tips, and we'll come up with ad slogans for Jalopnik's list of cars that need to die.

  If you're confused, check out the #carchat How-To. Anyone can join us at 8PM EST September 2, 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: Our LAST discussion about Cash for Clunkers…I promise!
  • Discussion: Slogans for Jalopnik's list of "Cars that Should Die"
  • Discussion: The first vehicle you'd buy after winning the lottery, and why
  • Discussion: Useful driver training tips

  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 How-To, Advertising, Advice , Humor, This week, Discussion, Social Media, carchat, Twitter, vLane, Cash for Clunkers, Car Allowance Rebate System, CARS, LOL, Jalopnik

• Video: MINI Cooper S vs shopping carts

  Banovsky on August 30, 2009

  We love the Mini Cooper, and this one-minute short pretty much sums everything up regarding the car. Place one scratch-adverse stunt driver behind the wheel of a Cooper, throw in some possessed shopping carts, and you have one minute of pure fun.

  

  Time to click through!

  Read full article | Comments (0) | Filed under Hatchback, Video, Misc, Advertising, Humor, MINI, 2009, LOL, MINI, Cooper, MINI

• Upcoming: #carchat 25; August 26 @ 8PM EST

  Banovsky on August 26, 2009

  This week, it'll be a short preview because we're mainly talking about visuals. As in, our favourite (and least favourite) coupes. In addition, we'll be looking at wacky car names, the end of Cash for Clunkers, and maybe get around to talking about how to clean things in and around your car.

  

  Strange car names: The Subaru Gravel Express

  If you're confused, check out the #carchat How-To. Anyone can join us at 8PM EST August 26, 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: Coupes…coupes…coupes…
  • Discussion: Wacky car names!
  • Discussion: The end of Cash for Clunkers
  • Discussion: Our car cleaning tips

  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 Event, Future, WTF, Advice , Coupe, Humor, This week, Discussion, Social Media, carchat, Twitter, vLane, Cash for Clunkers, Car Allowance Rebate System, CARS, LOL

• 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

• Girls just wanna have fun on the hood of a Chevy Volt

  Banovsky on August 11, 2009

  After reading Jalopnik's post on awkward car / celebrity poses, I noticed my favourite strange celebrity, Cyndi Lauper, was missing.

  

  Taken at the Grammy awards last year, the photo features a revolutionary concept car and a middle-aged pop star posing awkwardly on the hood…like she's 18 or something.

  Click through for the whole photo.

  Read full article | Comments (2) | Filed under GM, Event, Future, WTF, Concept, Misc, Humor, Chevrolet, 2010, FAIL, Electric car, LOL, Pic, hood ornament, Volt

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

  Banovsky on August 5, 2009

  This week, we're looking at the big topics of diesels, eco cars, and how will Cash for Clunkers affect the used car market? 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 4, 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: Diesels are back…or are they?
  • Discussion: How will Cash for Clunkers affect the used market?
  • Discussion: Eco mods of the future

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

  Read full article | Comments (0) | Filed under Government, Environment, Future, Advice , Humor, Discussion, Social Media, EV, Twitter, vLane, Cash for Clunkers, Car Allowance Rebate System, CARS, Electric car, LOL

• Silly old commercial: 1995 Hyundai Accent does a huge jump

  Banovsky on August 5, 2009

  I get hiring celebrities to shill for products. I get that. But what about this Korean-market commercial from 1995 featuring former NBA star Muggsy Bogues…can the Accent really be made to fly?

  

  Time to click through!

  Read full article | Comments (0) | Filed under Video, WTF, Misc, Hyundai, Advertising, Humor, asia, LOL, Silly old commercial, 1995

• Week in review, July 24 — August 1

  Banovsky on August 4, 2009

  Let's take a look back at some of the stories we talked about here at vLane.

  

  The new 2010 Ferrari 458 made headlines…

  Features:

  • Guest Post: What Kind of Car Buyer Are You?
  • vLane Guests at the Local Motors Blog

  Road tests:

  • 2010 Chevrolet Camaro

  News:

  • All-Electric Nissan Leaf
  • Tiny Tuner: Gazoo Racing Toyota iQ

  vLane Community:

  • Our Informative Cash for Clunkers / CARS thread
  • What's the Most Bad-Ass Muscle Car Money Can Buy?
  • #carchat 21 Recap
  • Community Review: Toyota Highlander Hybrid

  Weird:

  • RoboCop Loves Fried Chicken
  • Best Bumper Sticker Ever

  Read full article | Comments (0) | Filed under Misc, Humor, This week, Discussion, vLane, Cash for Clunkers, Guest post, Community review