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July, 2008 Archive

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Photo of the Day: Blue Chevy Impala

Today’s photo comes from THEjdawg.

Be sure to look at all of THEjdawg’s photos and our other albums. And if you would like to recommend your favorite photo with a GM car or truck in it, put it up on Flickr and tag it with “gmfyi.”

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Photo of the Day: Chevy Corvette

Today’s photo comes from GodMadeMeFunky.

Be sure to look at all of GodMadeMeFunky’s photos and our other albums. And if you would like to recommend your favorite photo with a GM car or truck in it, put it up on Flickr and tag it with “gmfyi.”

VIDEO: Talking Insignia Design with Mark Adams

Here’s some video featuring Mark Adams, GM Europe’s Vice President for Design, walking us through some of the key design elements of the Opel/Vauxhall Insignia, which was unveiled last week in conjunction with the British International Auto Show. As Mark explains, everything on the Insignia – from the shape of the windows to the styling of the headlamps and the interior — has been designed to create a dynamic and exciting driving experience. You can also find more videos from the show at www.gmeurope.tv. - Will Stewart, blog editor

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Photo of the Day: Buick Roadmaster

Today’s photo comes from John Levanen.

Be sure to look at all of John Levanen’s photos and our other albums. And if you would like to recommend your favorite photo with a GM car or truck in it, put it up on Flickr and tag it with “gmfyi.”

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Photo of the Day: Chevy Impala

Today’s photo comes from Aldo Undercover.

Be sure to look at all of Aldo Undercover’s photos and our other albums. And if you would like to recommend your favorite photo with a GM car or truck in it, put it up on Flickr and tag it with “gmfyi.”

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Photo of the Day: Classic El Camino

Today’s photo comes from 1994ss.

Be sure to look at all of 1994ss’ photos and our other albums. And if you would like to recommend your favorite photo with a GM car or truck in it, put it up on Flickr and tag it with “gmfyi.”

IGotShotgun Becomes YouTube Partner

We’re pleased to announce that IGotShotgun just got better on YouTube.

The GM-sponsored Web site, where car culture and popular culture meet, has just become a an official YouTube partner.

What does this mean? It means IGotShotgun’s YouTube presence will soon undergo several enhancements, including better graphics, autoplay on its videos and a red tag on videos that will identify IGotShotgun as a Youtube partner.

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Photo of the Day: Chevy Malibu

Today’s photo comes from wickedryoki.

Be sure to look at all of wickedryoki’s photos and our other albums. And if you would like to recommend your favorite photo with a GM car or truck in it, put it up on Flickr and tag it with “gmfyi.”

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PODCAST: A New Breed of Dealership

By Bobby Hoppey
GM Social Media Intern

In today’s episode, we have the opportunity to hear from Ryan LaFontaine of the LaFontaine Automotive Group. Ryan is the general manager of a new GM dealership in Highland Township, Michigan that is gaining notoriety for its progressive, multimillion dollar approach to sustainability. Learn from Ryan what goes into running a new kind of dealership - one that has received a major certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

After listening, please feel free to comment about the topics we cover. Let us know how a shift in environmental responsibility from dealerships might factor into your future vehicle purchases. I’m eager to hear your thoughts.

Listen here, or subscribe to the podcast here.

To subscribe using iTunes, click the icon below.

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Photo of the Day: 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora

Today’s photo comes from Jerry Vo.

Be sure to look at all of Jerry Vo’s photos and our other albums. And if you would like to recommend your favorite photo with a GM car or truck in it, put it up on Flickr and tag it with “gmfyi.”

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Photo of the Day: 2010 Chevy Camaro Reveal

Today’s photo comes from ChrisFrez.

Be sure to look at all of ChrisFrez’s photos and our other albums. And if you would like to recommend your favorite photo with a GM car or truck in it, put it up on Flickr and tag it with “gmfyi.”

Kiss My Astra! Win an Astra!

By Mike Morrissey
Saturn Communications

Its time to show a little love for the Saturn Astra with ImSaturn’s Kiss My Astra photo contest!

Just upload a photo of you kissing an Astra to the special section of ImSaturn.com. In September, an elite group of Astra-ologists will select 20 finalists. Visitors and members of ImSaturn will then vote for the winner. The grand prize? What else? A 2008 Saturn Astra XR! Runner-ups will win $300 or $100 gift cards.

Of course, there is a full set of rules, but the bottom line is pretty simple. Be creative, funny, and enthusiastic and (please) be clean. You can you can kiss your own Astra, a friend’s Astra or you can drop by any Saturn retailer and kiss their Astra.

Once you’ve uploaded your photo, you’ll have the chance to take the “Smart-Astra Quiz.” Answer three out of five questions correct and you might win a $500 gift card.

Pucker up!

(And if you’re looking for even more inspiration, check out this video of Bon Jovi fans kissing Astras recently in order to win backstage passes to one of the band’s concerts.)

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