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Super Bowl Ads – 2011 Kia Sorrento: Road Trip
When Kia introduced the 2011 Sorrento at the 2009 LA Auto Show, we were dying to get our hands on one and take a road trip. Kia’s Super Bowl spot featuring some very unexpected traveling companions has us pining for time behind the wheel through iconic American landscapes even more. Continue reading
Super Bowl XLIV Ads – Honda Accord Crosstour
The Honda Accord Crosstour was unveiled to harsh criticism for its unorthodox looks and prodigious proboscis. With looks only the deisgner’s mother could love, it only makes sense that the ad campaign for Honda’s less than attractive new vehicle feature animation displaying equally unflattering angles and shapes. Continue reading
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
Not Too Late To Make A New Year’s Resolution To Your Car
January is half over, but the year is still young; have you made your New Year’s resolution yet? Relax. No need to hide the Twinkies and double fudge brownies, and I’m not talking about hitting the gym. 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
2010 Detroit Auto Show (NAIAS) – 2011 Honda CR-Z:
Honda unveils a production version of the hybrid powered two-seater Honda CR-Z concept introduced in 2007. The 2011 Honda CR-Z adds a hybrid with its own identity, not one borrowed from Toyota, to the Honda lineup once again. Continue reading
2010 Detroit Auto Show (NAIAS) – 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe
Worth braking for? Hyundai has made a strong commitment to value and quality offering a 10-year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty, 5-year/60,000 mile fully transferable bumper to bumper warranty and five years of complimentary road side assistance. In addition Hyundai also offers Hyundai Assurance—which can allow drivers who find themselves unemployed to turn their car back in if they can no longer make the payments. This peace of mind alone makes any Hyundai worth considering. Add in the fact that Hyundai has taken a good thing—the Hyundai Santa Fe—and made it even better, it’s definitely worth stopping to take a look. Continue reading