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March 31, 2008

Photo of the Day: 2010 Pontiac G8 Sport Truck

Today's photo comes from Wickedryoki.

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April Flickr Calendar

Will Stewart
Blog Editor

Enjoy April's Flickr calendar. Download the large size over at Flickr.

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March 28, 2008

Photo of the Day: 1970 SCCA Chevy Camaro

Shot by "The Daredevil" at the 2008 12 Hours of Sebring event.

Today's photo comes from The Freewheeling Daredevil.

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March 27, 2008

Saab Introduces Pure Bio Eco Clothing Collection

By Roger McCormack
Saab Automobile USA Marketing Director

At Saab, we wear our commitment to performance and responsibility on our sleeve.

And now everyone else can, too, thanks to a new partnership between Saab and the Swedish design firm, Reflective Circle.

Last week at the New York Auto Show, we unveiled our new Pure Bio Eco Clothing Collection line during a pre-party celebrating the North American debut of the 9-X BioHybrid Concept.

Like the concept vehicle, the Pure BioPower Eco Clothing Collection clothing line combines progressive looks and responsible performance meant to appeal to the brand’s youthful, cutting-edge image.

“Many of our customers tell us they want to make a positive impact on the environment not only with the cars they drive, but also with the products they buy and use,” said Knut Simonsson, Saab Automobile AB Global Brand & Sales Operations executive director.

The new collection will be available to the public in late May. It uses environmentally friendly manufacturing techniques and materials, including organic cotton and buttons made from Coroso nuts, which come from from rain forest palm trees, to produce clothes that are fashionable yet responsible.

Saab Automobile USA is also donating $40,000 to the Earth Pledge FutureFashion Initiative to develop a program for developing organic methods and materials in the fashion industry.

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Photo of the Day: Saturn Flextreme Concept

Today's photo comes from Wickedryoki.

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March 26, 2008

From the Archives: 1984 Chevrolet El Camino

By Will Stewart
Blog Editor

Thanks for your requests for photos from General Motors' archives. This week's featured photo is a 1984 Chevrolet El Camino.

Keep checking back as we post more of the photos you asked for. And keep those requests coming.

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VIDEO: 50 Cent at the NY Auto Show

More video from the New York Auto Show. In this clip, rapper 50 Cent discusses his relationship with Pontiac.

-- Will Stewart, blog editor

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March 25, 2008

VIDEO: Pontiac at the NY Auto Show

Check out this video from last week's press days at the New York Auto Show. Bob Lutz and rapper 50 Cent introduce some new additions to the Pontiac lineup. -Alicia Dorset, blog editor

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Photo of the Day: GMC Sedona Prototype

A 1989 prototype (on a 1991 S-10 frame) for what would become the '94 Sonoma. All body panels and the bed were made of molded composite materials.

Today's photo comes from EvTomMcC.

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March 24, 2008

Photo of the Day: Cadillac Eldorado

Today's photo comes from GodMadeMeFunky.

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March 20, 2008

Photo of the Day: Chevy Hot Rod Wagon

Today's photo comes from alan57.

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March 19, 2008

Photo of the Day: Chevrolet Brookwood Wagon

Today's photo comes from hippguy.

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March 18, 2008

From the Archive: 1963 Corvette Watercolor

An artist's rendering of the 1963 Corvette split-window coupe.

By Will Stewart
Blog Editor

Thanks for your requests for photos from General Motors' archives. Here's a watercolor portrait of the 1963 Corvette. Read more about it over at GMNext.

Update: Thanks to those who pointed out that this is a 1963 Corvette and not the 1969 model as originally stated in the post.

Keep checking back as we post more of the photos you asked for. And keep those requests coming.

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VIDEO: Lloyd and Mark Reuss Discuss Buick's Past and Future

Check out this cool video featuring two generations former Buick executives, father and son Lloyd and Mark Reuss, discussing their family's history with the brand and their thoughts on its future. Will Stewart, blog editor

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March 17, 2008

Photo of the Day: Blazin' 1956 Chevy

Inspired by my good contact Kris Kros, I decided to do a little something different with one of my car shots. I've been amazed at the shots Kris Kros has made and wanted to try one of my own.

I thought this type of crop would work well with this shot, not sure. Would love to hear some comments or criticism. Thanks!

Today's photo comes from THEjdawg.

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March 14, 2008

Photo of the Day: Classic Corvette

Today's photo comes from wickedryoki.

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March 13, 2008

Photo of the Day: '77 Chevy Nova

Today's photo comes from forwardlookguy.

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March 12, 2008

Photo of the Day: Impala Tail Lights

Today's photo comes from jan.sedlacek.

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March 11, 2008

From the Archives: 1956 Firebird II Experimental Car

The Firebird II was the second of the three gas-turbine powered experimental Firebirds developed by General Motors during the 1950s in its search for alternative means of automobile propulsion. It made its public debut at the GM Motorama of 1956 in New York City’s Waldorf-Astoria Hotel as a revolutionary form of family transportation destined for travel along the "Safety Autoway" of the future.

By Will Stewart
Blog Editor

Thanks for your requests for photos from General Motors' archives. Read more about the Firebird II over at GMNext.

Keep checking back as we post more of the photos you asked for. And keep those requests coming.

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March 10, 2008

GMBlogs and Twitter

By Alicia Dorset
Blog Editor

You might have noticed something different on the right side of FYI about two months ago - a purple box with short notes and URLs. What the?! That’s our Twitter feed, and we’re excited to use it as another way to communicate with our readers.

Maybe I’m getting ahead of myself … some of you might not know what Twitter is!

The short-and-sweet answer: microblogging. The longer, more descriptive answer I’ll take right from Twitter’s own web site:

“Twitter is a service for friends, family, and co–workers to communicate and stay connected through the exchange of quick, frequent answers to one simple question: What are you doing?”

We first started using Twitter for the North American International Auto Show back in January as a way to keep our bloggers informed of what was happening with the show and our followers updated on the latest news. Whether it was the Cadillac CTS-V rolling out on stage for its debut or the Chevy Malibu winning North American Car of the Year, Twitter allowed us to get the news out and get it out quickly.

While we’ll still be using our Twitter feed for upcoming auto shows, we’ll also be using it to alert followers to new posts both here on FYI and over on FastLane. If you’re on Twitter, make sure to follow us; we’re @gmblogs. If you’re not on Twitter, you can still see what we’re up to, either by checking the update box in the sidebar or checking out our “Tweet” page.

But the whole reason why we’re using Twitter is to keep our fans informed; what would you like to see us send updates on? Let us know. Until then, back to the Twittering!

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Photo of the Day: Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham

Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham spotted in Rahway, NJ.

Today's photo comes from JeffKWW.

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March 7, 2008

Photo of the Day: Chevrolet SSR

SSR Sunset on Lake Ontario, NY.

Today's photo comes from Mark NY.

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March 6, 2008

Photo of the Day: Chevrolet Astro Corvair Corsa Concept

Today's photo comes from THEjdawg.

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March 5, 2008

Photo of the Day: Vintage Cadillac Eldorado

Today's photo comes from GodMadeMeFunky.

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March 4, 2008

From the Archive: 1954 Pontiac Bonneville Special Concept

The Pontiac Bonneville Special experimental car at 1954 Motorama in New York City.

By Will Stewart
Blog Editor

Thanks for your requests for photos from General Motors' archives. Here's one of the Pontiac Bonneville Special concept car from 1954. Read more about it over at GMNext.

Keep checking back as we post more of the photos you asked for. And keep those requests coming.

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Photo of the Day: '67 Chevy Chevelle

Shot by "The Daredevil" at Daytona during Speedweeks 2008.

Today's photo comes from The FreewheelingDaredevil.

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March 3, 2008

Photo of the Day: '52 Chevy Truck

Today's photo comes from alan57.

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