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• 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

• Recap: #carchat 34; October 28 @ 8PM EST

  Banovsky on October 30, 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: 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? What are you waiting for? Click through to the recap.

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

• 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

• Worst ad ever: Sting and the Jaguar S-Type

  Banovsky on October 26, 2009

  The Jaguar S-Type never really lived up to expectations. Sure, it looked all right — but unfortunately, it was a victim of the late-90s "retro" craze that quickly died off, along with its sales figures.

  

  Wake up, Sting! You're in a commercial!

  Here, for your amusement, is an ad for the S-Type featuring legendary rocker pop star Sting. And here are some things to look out for:

  • 0:20 — Sting has his eyes closed on stage because he's "dreaming" about being in a Jaguar S-Type. Shows how exciting the song is.
  • 0:23 — Caption: "What do rock stars dream of?" Well, they apparently don't dream about women, money, or success.
  • 0:31 — A very quick shot of Sting in the back seat of the S-Type. Is is that boring to drive?
  • 0:35 — The Jaguar splashes through water, its electrical system seemingly still works. This must be fiction.
  • 0:42 — Sting is awake now, still in the back seat, looking out a half-open window. "I wish I could remember what type of cream cheese I had on my bagel this morning…"
  • 0:52 — Back on stage, Sting is awake and throwing his arm in the air. Just one, like he's blessing his fans.
  • 0:55 — Narcoleptic Sting is asleep again. Somebody check his blood sugar levels.

  Click through for the awful-ness.

  Read full article | Comments (0) | Filed under WTF, Advertising, Jaguar, LOL, Original, Worst Ad Ever, Sting, S-Type

• 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

• Car brands: Who owns what

  Banovsky on October 23, 2009

  With all this global automotive industry turmoil, it seems as if vehicle brands are trading hands like poker chips. How will you know if you're buying a British car…if it's owned by an Indian automaker?

  Here's an updated list for the major automotive manufacturers in the world.

  Read full article | Comments (2) | Filed under Future, Feature, WTF, Goodyear, manufacturers, 2009, Original

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

  Banovsky on October 21, 2009

  This week: revelations on the auto bailout, buying a car that won't be stolen, strangest vehicle options, and advice for a new website — on how to make a good automotive website.

  If you'd like to participate, check out the #carchat How-To. Anyone can join us at 8 PM EST September 30, 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: 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?
  • Discussion: Would you buy a Chevrolet Cruze wagon? (With fake spy photo!)

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

  Read full article | Comments (0) | Filed under WTF, Nissan, Social Media, carchat, Chevrolet, Twitter, vLane, Cruze, Jalopnik, Original

• Videos: Why you should love the European Hill Climb Championship

  Banovsky on October 19, 2009

  A few spare hours here and there will uncover some amazing things. I knew the European Hill Climb Championship existed, but haven't seen it on TV or in person. What to do? YouTube.

  

  Let's catch some air, shall we?

  Thanks to hillclimbfans.com for capturing these great videos. Without further adieu, click through for a few videos of this amazing form of motorsports.

  Read full article | Comments (0) | Filed under Event, Video, Feature, Europe, motorsport, Original

• The secret world of cars and tents

  Banovsky on October 16, 2009

  It started with the photo you see below. A Sunday morning browse of Chrysler's press photo archive turned up a photo of the "Magic Camper" package, available on the 1985 Plymouth Voyager. "Hmm…" I wondered, "How many car companies offer tents for their vehicles?" The results may surprise you.

  

  1985 Plymouth Voyager "Magic Camper" package

  If I'm honest, I gave up searching for OEM tent packages. There are simply too many. From laughing at the Chervrolet Nova 6 "Hutch" package (that turns an open hatchback into a three-sided cheese slice tent), to marvelling at the ingenuity of the Honda Element's available "curtains" — it seems outdoorsy people work at nearly every car company.

  So without further adieu, click through for a gallery of my favourites.

  Read full article | Comments (6) | Filed under Classic, Feature, WTF, Saab, Misc, Toyota, Ford, Ford, Nissan, Volkswagen, Chevrolet, Dodge, LOL, GMC, From the web, Original, Camping, outdoors, Weird

• Recap: #carchat 32; October 14 @ 8PM EST

  Banovsky on October 15, 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: Should states mandate 'cool car' laws, IE, laws that force UV-resistant glass, certain car colours, etc?
  • Discussion: Can we come up with legislation that would save fuel in 140 chars or less?
  • Discussion: Which car company has lost its way?
  • Discussion: You have $10,000 to spend, plus $5K to get running/mods/etc…Bang for your buck, what do you buy?

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

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