Toyota‘s display at this year’s Chicago Auto Show is going to fun. That’s because the automaker is teaming up with Hasbro to bring the Toyota Hybrid MONOPOLY Ride Experience to show visitors. A mini road course based on the Monopoly board game will be set up, which will take up 30,000 square feet of space....
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The U.S. government is taking some interesting steps in an effort to help out the environment. Both state and federal levels of government are getting behind the movement to ban copper from brake pads. According to environmentalists, the copper in brake pads produces metal dust that makes its way into the water system, negatively affecting...
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Peer pressure has a huge affect on teens. Smoking, drinking… even getting into a car accident. According to two studies by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and State Farm, peer pressure from passengers can result in a car accident when a teen is behind the wheel. We know, it seems like a “duh, of course”...
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How are you going to survive the end of the world on December 21? According to Chevrolet‘s new Super Bowl ad, the only way to make it is by driving a Chevy Silverado. The 30-second Super Bowl commercial takes a look into the very near future to give us a glimpse of what’s going to...
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If you’re a Facebook user, you may be dreading your profile’s eventual move to the new “Timeline” look. Not so with Lexus – the automaker is proving itself a social media trendsetter by offering a Timeline-inspired Facebook app. The Points of No Return app was designed to allow Lexus to connect with its fans on...
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This is a fun advertising campaign, courtesy of Mercedes-Benz – and one that’s just for truck drivers. To promote its new Actros truck model, Mercedes-Benz created ad stickers in the shape of a roof window showing the enthusiastic response of passengers (if the truck driver had been driving an Actros, of course). The unique part...
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What’s better than winning a brand-new 2012 Toyota Camry? Winning one for yourself and a friend! Along with a Super Bowl ad, which will air during half time, Toyota is launching its “pay it forward” contest that is an extension of Toyota’s “Camry Effect” campaign. This social media campaign shared Camry stories and memories from...
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If you had the chance to go on a driving adventure with a celebrity, which one would not make your list? In Britain, that celeb turns out to be controversial Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson. According to research by Continental Tyres, British drivers wouldn’t want Clarkson as their co-pilot during a 4×4 drive across the...
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Have you ever thought about cleaning your headlights? If not, you should. There are plenty of headlight cleaning kits out there, and according to Consumer Reports, even the most inexpensive or poorest quality ones can make a difference. Since drivers are keeping their cars longer, it becomes more important to maintain this older fleet. And...
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More than 1,900 GMC and Buick dealerships are getting a face-lift by 2013, but it’s about more than just a look. It’s also about a new atmosphere that enhances the customer experience. “Luxury shoppers today expect a certain level of treatment when purchasing a vehicle,” said Brian Sweeney, U.S. vice president of Buick & GMC...
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Not to be left out of the fun, Lexus is joining the Super Bowl action with an ad of its own. The first time the company is running an ad during the big game, this 30-second spot will star the 2013 GS. Titled “The Beast,” the commercial features the GS breaking free of a silver...
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Last but not least, Hyundai’s fifth and final Super Bowl ad showcases the Genesis sedan. Titled “Faster Acting,” this 30-second commercial highlights the new 429-horsepower Genesis R-Spec sedan. It helps tie together the theme of performance, so the pre-game spots are bridged with the in-game ads. It’s your run-of-the-mill car ad – no cheetahs or...
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Adding to Hyundai’s Super Bowl ad lineup, the automaker’s fourth commercial focuses on the Elantra. Celebrating its 2012 North American Car of the Year victory, the Elantra takes a 30-second “Victory Lap” during the game. The Elantra won the award in January, and what better time than the Super Bowl to celebrate the big win....
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The third Hyundai Super Bowl ad features the Genesis Coupe… and if you believe everything you see, it can actually bring someone back to life “Think Fast,” a 30-second spot that will play in the fourth quarter of the game, features Bob, a recurring character that will star in Hyundai’s social media plans. In the...
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We introduced you to the first of Hyundai’s Super Bowl ads today. Well, Hyundai isn’t stopping with just one – we’ve got our hands on another ad for you to preview before the big game. In a 30-second ad titled “Cheetah,” which will be shown sometime during the first quarter of the game, a cheetah...
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We were teased last week with a taste of Honda’s Ferris Bueller Super Bowl ad. Now the full 2:25 commercial is available to watch… and we’ve got it! We were pretty excited after watching the 10 second teaser, and the full-length ad doesn’t disappoint. It stars Matthew Broderick, who calls into work sick and enjoys...
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We’ve got a full 60 second commercial that’s set to air during this weekend’s Super Bowl game. It’s from Hyundai and it features a musical performance by actual Hyundai employees. The rumor floating around is that the ad was inspired by Hyundai’s founding chairman, Chung Ju-Yung and his “words of determination and encouragement.” Titled “All...
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The Rasumssens won’t be offended if you tell them they have a nice set of headlights. That’s because they’re combining their passion for classic cars and supporting breast cancer research by bringing their “Buick for the Breasts” to this year’s O’Reilly Grand National Roadster Show. Chris and Peggy Rasmussen’s drive to raise funds for breast...
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Ford is making some impressive headway in its use of green materials. Earlier this year, the automaker announced that it would be using recycled bottles for making the seating material found in the Escape’s interior. Now, Ford will be using a south Asian plant in the construction of the Escape’s doors. The plant, which is called kenaf,...
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If you’re a fan of car porn (and really, who isn’t), you have to feast your eyes on the new showcase video for the Nissan GT-R. Brought to you by motor sports film company Clash Production, this flashy video will keep you mesmerized for 2:12… which turns out, is not nearly long enough. Shot against...
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Bueller? Bueller? Anyone? It’s been 26 years since Ferris Bueller (aka Matthew Broderick) took a day off, but he’s back and he’s starring in Honda’s new Super Bowl ad. Although the ad won’t be shown until game day, Honda has released a tease of the commercial to hold us over. The 49-year-old actor stars in...
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Got a cold? Then don’t drive – turns out, it’s just as bad as getting behind the wheel drunk. According to researchers in the UK, sneezing, runny eyes, fever and coughing are just as dangerous as a driver who has had a few drinks. It makes sense when you think about it. When you sneeze,...
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Parking spots in the city are often hard to find and they always come at a price. And sometimes those spots are so small, there’s no way you can fit your car into the space. Engineers at Hiriko Driving Mobility have come up with a solution – a car that folds up to fit into...
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If you tell the McGees that their house looks like a scrap heap, they won’t be offended. That’s because it’s made from salvaged car roofs. The McGees’ family homestead was designed by Leger Wanaselja Architecture and uses over 100 salvaged car roofs. The plan was to build a house that was eco-friendly by using green...
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