General Motors Corporate Blog

Posted on January 11, 2005 at 3:14 pm by Jeff

General Motors has joined the foray of businesses joining the blogging world with their launch of the GM Fastlane Blog. GM describes this blog as:

“The FastLane blog is your source for the latest, greatest musings of GM leaders on topics relevant to the company, the industry and the global economy, and — most of all — to our customers and other car enthusiasts. We look forward to an open exchange of viewpoints and welcome your ideas and feedback throughout 2005.”

Most of the posts thus far have been from GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz. This is a perfect example of exactly how cool blogs can be - where else are you going to interact with and exec like Bob Lutz? His current posts are coming directly from the floor of the North American International Auto Show located right here in my hometown of Detroit.

It will be interesting to follow the Fastlane Blog during the year to see if the exchange between GM execs and the general public stays fresh and engaging. Way to go GM!

GM recalls 717,000 minivans

Posted on January 11, 2005 at 2:56 pm by Jeff

General Motors is recalling 717,302 minivans because passengers could injure wrists or arms on the power sliding door.

The vehicles affected are 1997-2005 Chevrolet Venture, 1997-1999 Pontiac Transport/ Montana, 2000- 2005 Pontiac Montana and 1997- 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette.