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AdWatch: Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate Ad Goes Off-Track

By Richard ReadRichard Read, November 10th, 2009

There are lots of things you could say about Mercedes-Benz's new ad for the E-Class Estate. The first thoughts to cross our minds were, "Wow, that's a nice slot-car track" and "Wow, that voiceover is a great example of German efficiency -- but not in the good way". Sadly, the one thing none of us thought was, "Oh, this is a car commercial". Terribleness and unintentional hilarity embedded below. [Jalopnik]

There are lots of things you could say about Mercedes-Benz's new ad for the E-Class Estate. The first thoughts to cross our minds were, "Wow, that's a nice slot-car track" and "Wow, that voiceover is a great example of German efficiency -- but not in the good way". Sadly, the one thing none of us thought was, "Oh, this is a car commercial". Terribleness and unintentional hilarity embedded below. [Jalopnik] Read More

Tags: Fun, Advertising, Marketing, Videos, Video, funny, Fun Stuff

Posted in: Mercedes Benz, E Class

WTF: Renault, L'Oreal Create First-Ever 'Spa' Concept Car

By Richard ReadRichard Read, November 6th, 2009

The ZOE Z.E. concept car stems from a curious collaboration between French automaker Renault and luxury skincare company Biotherm (a division of L'Oreal). The ZOE Z.E. offers the usual complement of EV conceptual goodness -- it's battery-powered, boasts zero-emissions, is quickly rechargeable, and makes use of solar power -- but it also has a handful of spa-like amenities, including a hydrating a/c system.

Our fave feature, however, would have to be the car's aromatherapeutic element: "An electric system diffuses essential oils, exclusive active substances adapted to the needs of the driver: dynamic in the morning, relaxing coming home...

The ZOE Z.E. concept car stems from a curious collaboration between French automaker Renault and luxury skincare company Biotherm (a division of L'Oreal). The ZOE Z.E. offers the usual complement of EV conceptual goodness -- it's battery-powered, boasts zero-emissions, is quickly rechargeable, and makes use of solar power -- but it also has a handful of spa-like amenities, including a hydrating a/c system. Our fave feature, however, would have to be the car's aromatherapeutic element: "An electric system diffuses essential oils, exclusive active substances adapted to the needs of the driver: dynamic in the morning, relaxing coming home... Read More

Tags: Fun, Concept Cars, Miscellaneous, Renault, funny, Fun Stuff, France, WTF

Monday WTF Video: Wacky Serbian Guy Drives Half A Car

By Richard ReadRichard Read, November 2nd, 2009

Monday means two things in our book: (1) heading back to the office and (2) finding ways to waste time once we get there. In service of item #2, we present this video of a man driving half a car, which is not only idiotic, dangerous, and thoroughly awesome, but it's also a little tricky to engineer. Apparently, the mechanics in Serbia are a visionary bunch.

[AutoMotto via Geekologie]

Monday means two things in our book: (1) heading back to the office and (2) finding ways to waste time once we get there. In service of item #2, we present this video of a man driving half a car, which is not only idiotic, dangerous, and thoroughly awesome, but it's also a little tricky to engineer. Apparently, the mechanics in Serbia are a visionary bunch. [AutoMotto via Geekologie] Read More

Tags: Fun, Videos, Video, funny, Fun Stuff, WTF