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Super Bowl XLIV Ads – Audi Green Police
When we first heard Cheap Trick was reworking their classic Dream Police track for an Audi commercial our first thought was “sell out.” When we heard the new lyrics were “Green Police” we felt our suspicions were confirmed. Then Audi released a series of mock public service announcements where the Green Police were identifying ways to make the world a greener place and weren’t quite sure who to feel more sorry for, Cheap Trick for hacking up one of our favorite tunes, or Audi for desperately trying to tie the green movement in whole to the naming of the A3 TDI as Green Car of the Year. Continue reading
Super Bowl XLIV Ads – Volkswagen Punch Dub
We’ve been following Sluggy Patterson since he first appeared on the social media scene on January 27th of this year. Sluggy has been featured in a series of segments explaining the history of Punch Buggy, Slug Bug, Slug Buggy or whatever name they call it in your part of the world for the game where you are entitled to punch the person next to you for spotting a Bug. Continue reading
Super Bowl XLIV Automotive Commercials Preview
Super Bowl XLIV is just around the corner, and as we anxiously await, the cold brews, tailgating smorgasbords, and who will be crowned champion, the one thing we don’t have to wait for is the commercials. Here at BrakingForCars.com, our favorite ads are the car related ads, and some of those Super Bowl car commercials have been released before the coin is even tossed. Continue reading
Toyota Suspends Sales of Eight Models
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc., located in Torrance, California, announced on January 26, 2010 that it would temporarily halt sales of eight models to address a sticking accelerator problem. Continue reading
The Most Expensive Car In The World Stars In The Most Expensive Comedy Sketch In The World—As A Mouse.
Conan O’Brien who is winding down his stint as the Tonight Show host on NBC is having a little fun at NBC’s expense, literally. The comedian admitted in the skit that featured a Bugatti Veyron dressed as a mouse that it wasn’t funny, merely expensive. Continue reading
Mini Moke History
The Mini Moke was introduced in 1959 by British Motor Corporation (BMC) as a project codenamed “The Buckboard” a potential military vehicle which eventually became known as the Mini Moke. Mini comes from the car it shared parts with and Moke is an outdated word for donkey. Continue reading
Honda recalls 7,600 Ridgelines for Potential Fire Hazard
American Honda Motor Company announced it is recalling 7,600 Ridgeline trucks from the 2006-2007 model years. Continue reading
Kia Is Going Racing
Kia announced at SEMA that it will enter two Kia Fortes into the 2010 season of GRAND-AM racing. Continue reading