"Skins series 3. Alex Murdoch has featured in an advert for the Peugeot 107 Verve and went on to be a contestant in the 7th X Factor series as part of F.Y.D.. Tobias Mead was featured in the first season of Britains Got Talent on 17 April 2010 and got through to the next round after dancing. Vincent Vianen did the choreography for both seasons of the Dutch version of So You Think You Can Dance. Dirty Dancing: The Time of Your Life Dirty Dancing: The Time of Your Life is a dance show created for Living as a tribute"
"reviews. American Film Institute Lists After the debut of the film the Trans Am became wildly popular with sales almost doubling in two years of the film's release, to the delight of General Motors; in fact, it outsold its Chevrolet Camaro counterpart for the first time ever. Reynolds was given the 1977 vehicle used during promotion of the film as a gift, though the car itself never actually appeared in the film. Because of the popularity of the movie and the sales success of the Trans Am, then President of Pontiac Alex Mair promised to supply Reynolds with a Trans"
"expensive car. As the Depression deepened, however, power shifted, and ultimately it was newly wealthy Hollywood that kept Duesenberg alive through much of the 1930s. It was so reputed and imposing that many Hollywood stars, such as James Cagney, posed next to the car to promote their careers. Duesenberg advertising the Model J as ""The World's Finest Motor Car"". In their print ads, an elegant man or woman were seen together with a concise but meaningful sentence: ""He/She drives a Duesenberg"". The campaign was a success. There was a gradual evolution (up to the 1937 model) to preserve the ""stately"
"such as ""the world's most advanced automotive computer"", called EEC-IV, that claimed to have the ability to monitor up to seven vital engine functions, and noted the interior to be roomier in the rear seat than a Mercedes-Benz 300D. Other ads featured the slogan ""Pick up the Tempo of your life!"" The first generation Tempo and Topaz were released in 1983 as 1984 models, and equaled the length of a Chevrolet Cavalier at the time, to which it was a response. The Ford Fairmont, which was last produced in 1983, was more directly replaced by the Ford LTD, which was"
"with the convertible and hardtop versions all getting a continental tire at no extra cost. The marketing campaign focused on the Nash Rambler as a second family car. Advertisements also featured the wife of Jimmy Stewart and her Country Club 2-door hardtop she described as ""a woman's dream-of-a-car come true!"" and promoting buyers to spend ""one wonderful hour"" test driving to discover how ""among two-car families - four out of five prefer to drive their Rambler."" A survey of owners of 1953 Ramblers conducted by ""Popular Mechanics"" indicated the majority listed their car's economy as the feature they like best."
"spend their entire lives in one part of the country. Similarly, the places were very different from one another visually, environmentally, architecturally, in goods and services available, etc. Stars Martin Milner and George Maharis mentioned this in 1980s interviews. ""Now you can go wherever you want,"" Maharis added by way of contrast, ""and it's a Denny's."" The Chevrolet Corvette seen in the first episode (""Black November"", October 7, 1960) is a 1960 model, for the rest of that season the show used a 1961 model. Chevrolet provided vehicles throughout the show's run, upgrading to new models with each season. Although"
"the Azteks used in filming, which was wrecked and undrivable, sold at auction for US$7,800. First shown to the public in 1999, the Pontiac Aztek concept car was well received. It featured ""Xtreme"" futuristic styling and promised maximum versatility in support of a young and active lifestyle for its intended ""Generation X"" buyer demographic. The Pontiac Aztek went on sale in Summer 2000 as a 2001 model. The production edition of the Aztek was launched with the tagline: """"Quite possibly the most versatile vehicle on the planet."""" in conjunction with CBS's hit game show, ""Survivor"" in 2000. The Aztek was"
"Co which in its turn was taken over by Daimler in 1940 and so became part of the BSA group. Barker was the recommended bodywork supplier for early Rolls-Royce cars, although the choice was the customer's and there were several other prominent builders. One such Rolls-Royce with Barker bodywork, ""The Silver Ghost"", is now the most valuable car in the world, valued at USD$57 million. The Silver Ghost was originally built for Rolls-Royce for use in their publicity activities. Some idea of the scale of their operations may be gauged from their advertisement in The Times on the opening of"
"their cars were through small advertisements in popular magazines that appealed to home mechanics. The ads were tiny but effective; they showed a midget car and some earlier ads contained the phrase ""500 lb. car for $500.00"" The ads brought in a steady stream of interested customers. Some of the magazines featured articles about the car and several pictured the car on their front cover. This method of direct selling continued for most of the life of the company. The first generation King Midget was a single-passenger kit designed to resemble a midget racer. The kit included the chassis, axles,"
"providing basic economical and reliable transportation along the lines of the Volkswagen Beetle and the earlier Ford Model T. The car was promoted as a uniquely affordable new vehicle — providing an option for buyers who would otherwise have chosen a used vehicle — and as a reliable second car for wealthier buyers. The Yugo carried the tagline ""Everybody Needs A Yugo Sometime."" This marketing appealed successfully to its target market of low-budget new car buyers, as well as wealthier people looking for an affordable second or third car. A popular ad included the 39-90 campaign, a play on the"
"2005 until 2012, and in the British Touring Car Championship from 2008 until 2011. The Chevrolet Lacetti was chosen as the new ""reasonably-priced car"" for Top Gear's ""Star in a Reasonably-Priced Car"" segment for season 8 in 2006, replacing the Suzuki Liana, which had ceased production. In this segment of the show, celebrity guests set timed laps of the Top Gear test track driving the Lacetti. In the first episode of series 15 of Top Gear, broadcast on BBC2 on 27 June 2010, the Lacetti, that had been used for the power laps, was given a ""Viking Burial"" by presenter"
"car in the world"". The original car finished in special livery to his special order, this particular vehicle was named in advance by him The Silver Ghost, is pictured here in 1907 when new and again 97 years later on display at the celebration of the company's centenary in 2004. He drove his unique Silver Ghost non-stop around Britain for 15,000 miles and then asked the RAC to strip it down and restore its working parts to mint condition. Instead of the major overhaul any other car of the day would have required, the Silver Ghost's repair bill came to"
"engine in a non-stop transatlantic flight."" A print campaign in 1932 featured Amelia Earhart, who was depicted in advertisements with her two favorite means of transportation. The first was an air-cooled airplane and the second a 12-cylinder air-cooled Franklin car. The ""Model D"", circa 1909, was a smaller car with a four-cylinder engine with 28-horsepower and fitted with five-passenger touring, close coupled, double rumble-seated ""runabout"", ""landaulet"" and ""limousine"" bodies. It had a high-grade ""runabout"" chassis. The ""limousine"" sold for $4,000 in 1909. This model with a ""surrey"" body type sold for $2,700 in 1909 and the ""touring"" car was priced"
"A white 1965 Silver Cloud III featured prominently in The Avengers episode ""Mission: Highly Improbable"" broadcast November 1967. In a 1971 song called ""Up To Me,"" the British rock band Jethro Tull refers to this car with the lyric ""I'll buy a Silver Cloud to ride."" Many famous singers in the 60s chose this car to be the ultimate ride in luxury. Just to name a few of them Elvis Presley, Elvis Presley Car, Frank Sinatra Frank Sinatra's Silver Cloud and John Lennon. Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud The Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is a luxury automobile produced by Rolls-Royce Limited from April"
"campaign is still remembered half a century later, with one strategic management textbook saying, ""Honda and the Supercub is probably the best known and most debated case in business strategy."" It was credited with having ""invented the concept of lifestyle marketing."" Specific elements of the Super Cub's design were integral to the campaign, such as the enclosed chain that kept chain lubricant from being flung on the rider's clothing, and the leg shield that similarly blocked road debris and hid the engine, and the convenience of the semi-automatic transmission. Presenting the Super Cub as a consumer appliance not requiring mechanical"
"wheelbase were highlighted in advertisements with Ambassador's posh""limousine"" ride at an economical price. One aspect of this new advertising theme included many AMC dealers inviting prospective customers to call and request a ""demonstration ride"", in which a uniformed chauffeur would arrive at the prospect's home and drive them around in an Ambassador SST sedan. AMC's efforts worked, and Ambassador sales shot up again. Not only did AMC promote the 1969 Ambassador as having a ""limousine"" ride and deluxe appointments, but Chicago auto leasing executive, Robert Estes, had the Armbruster/Stageway Company convert Ambassadors into real limousines riding on a wheelbase. Known"
"whose products had presumably played a key role in the exercise. The printed summary of the event, used to advertise to the wider public, concluded with an invitation that the reader ""achetez la ""même"" voiture"" (buy the ""same"" car). The '8' in the car's name did not indicate an eight-cylinder engine; it had but four cylinders, and was officially rated as a 6CV vehicle for tax purposes. At launch the car featured a 1,089 cc engine with a claimed output of 32 hp at 4,000 rpm. Fuel feed came via a Solex 30mm carburetor and overhead valves driven, using rods"
"with a ratio of 1 : 0.73. Fuel economy was quoted as and top speed 90 km/h (56 mph), which combined to represent a competitive level of performance in the passenger car market of that time. At its 1931 launch the car was offered in bare chassis form (for customers wishing to purchase a car body from a coach builder) at a manufacturer's recommended price of 3,800 Marks, a four-door ""Limousine"" (sedan/saloon) for 4,400 Mark or as a Cabriolet for 5,575 Marks. Subsequently, differently configured cabriolets, a sports roadster and, for military use, a Kübelwagen were added to what was,"
"as the Seicento, which continued until 2010 and enabled the Cinquecento's basic design and most of its mechanicals to survive for nearly 20 years. A Fiat Cinquecento appears in several episodes of the British sitcom ""The Inbetweeners"", in which main character Simon Cooper owns a yellow, fictional model known as a Fiat Cinquecento 'Hawaii' (the car used in filming is an 899cc model). Its appearance and features (including a tape deck and a replacement red side door) are frequently ridiculed by the lads. In March 2011, the car was listed on eBay, in order to raise money for ""Red Nose"
"Premier Padmini Premier Padmini is an automobile that was manufactured in India from 1970 to 1998 by Premier Automobiles Limited, a division of the Walchand Group, under license from Fiat and marketed initially as the ""Fiat 1100 Delight"" — and beginning in 1970 as the ""Premier Padmini"". The Padmini's primary competitor in the Indian market was the Hindustan Ambassador and Standard Herald. This famous car ruled the Indian car market and its popularity peaked during 1970s and 80s. Many leading icons of the time including legendary Rajnikanth, Mammootty, Aamir Khan and many others had owned a Premier Padmini during its"
"available with the full automatic transmission. A private-use version of the Life Van (called ""Wagon"", chassis code WA) was added, priced midway between the two- and four-door sedans. This could also be equipped with the three-speed automatic. The Van can be told from a wagon by its tattletale luggage rails visible through the rear windows. A sporty engine with twin constant velocity carburettors was added, for the new ""Touring"" range. The all two-door lineup consisted of the SS, SL, and the GS on top. Power was up to at 9,000 rpm, and the top-of-the-line GS received a dogleg five-speed gearbox"
"and was introduced to the public for the first time at Tokyo Motor Show in October 2002 (Commercial vehicles & welcab show) and then launched in Japan in January 2003, under a massive publicity campaign with Japanese singer Hikaru Utada. The TV commercial features her song Colors, which coincides with the launch of her new CD-single. The car was marketed under the ""Wish Comes True"" slogan. Codenamed ZNE10G (FWD) and ZNE14G (4WD), it uses a 1.8 L 1ZZ-FE engine, producing (JIS) 132 PS and . It is only available with four-speed automatic. A 2.0 L version (codenamed ANE11W for the"
"Vista Cruiser, handed down to Eric by Red. For the first seven seasons of the show, the show's introduction showed the cast inside the Vista Cruiser. The show's pronunciation of ""Vista Cruiser"", with emphasis on ""Cruiser"" conflicted with the pronunciation of author George Plimpton in the Oldsmobile television advertisement for the 1969 Vista Cruiser, where he pronounced the two words with the emphasis on ""Vista"". That particular station wagon was bought by Wilmer Valderrama at the show's conclusion from Carsey-Werner for US$500. In August 2009, the show's Vista Cruiser was named third-greatest television car ever by MSN Autos. In one"
"(1962–69). When asked to name his favorite ""movie car"" many years later, Moore said it was the Volvo P1800, commenting: ""I have a great affection for the Volvo P1800, as, of course, I owned one, as well as used one in the series. It’s a beautiful car and I still drive a Volvo to this day."" When British rock band The Who visited the Duke of York in London in 1966, they posed for press pictures in front of singer Roger Daltrey's new custom-painted '66 Volvo P1800 Two new cars had been introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in 1961,"
"no knowledge of his double life. Albright, played by Christian Slater, was implanted with a chip allowing his handlers to physically switch Albright's personality to that of his cover. However, in the pilot episode, there was a malfunction which caused Albright's personalities to switch at random, revealing his secret life to his alias. Henry was then thrown into the highly dangerous life of Edward, with no real way for the two to communicate except through short cell phone video messages. General Motors was a promotional sponsor of the show, and the then-new SUV model Chevrolet Traverse, along with the 2010"
"car was introduced in September 1968. Power-assisted steering and leather upholstery were standard on the 2.8 L De Luxe and 4.2 L models and air conditioning was offered as an optional extra on the 4.2 L. Daimler versions were launched in October 1969, in a series of television advertisements featuring Sir William. In these spots, he referred to the car as ""the finest Jaguar ever"". An unusual feature, inherited from the Mark X and S-Type saloons, was the provision of twin fuel tanks, positioned on each side of the boot / trunk, and filled using two separately lockable filler caps:"
"years was now standard equipment. Total sales for the 1963–1965 model years was a respectable 112,244. The Riviera was extremely well received from all quarters and considered a great success, giving the Thunderbird its first real competition as America's preeminent personal luxury car. It has since earned Milestone status from the Milestone Car Society. Jaguar founder and designer Sir William Lyons remarked that Mitchell had done ""a very wonderful job,"" and Sergio Pininfarina declared it ""one of the most beautiful American cars ever built; it has marked a very impressive return to simplicity of American car design."" At its debut"
"of using every feature in the car, and driving uneconomically, completed the journey. He was beaten by Richard Hammond, driving a 2008 Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion. James May, driving a 2008 Subaru Legacy, arrived 40 minutes after Clarkson. ""Series Thirteen, Episode Seven"" James and Jeremy were given the challenge to create a simple, but effective, TV advertisement for the new Volkswagen Scirocco TDi. Several entries were made, including one stating while the Scirocco wasn't fast it was economical, a rehash of a previous Golf ad, and one detailing a funeral (slightly spoiled by Clarkson). All were rejected, leading Clarkson and May"
"was smaller than most of the cars being sold at the time. This unique focus in an automobile advertisement brought wide attention to the Beetle. DDB had ""simplicity in mind, contradicting the traditional association of automobiles with luxury"". Print advertisements for the campaign were filled mostly with white space, with a small image of the Beetle shown, which was meant to emphasize its simplicity and minimalism, and the text and fine print that appeared at the bottom of the page listed the advantages of owning a small car. The creative execution broke with convention in a number of ways. Although"
"also been shown on high-audience sports television programs, e.g. the American football program ""The NFL on CBS"". One of the first TV commercials in the campaign directed by Michael Bay featured the song ""Magic Carpet Ride"" by Steppenwolf. The advertisement was titled ""An American Revolution, Car Carrier"" and featured six not-yet-introduced new cars and trucks boarding a car carrier as it traverses the United States—notably an Aveo descending the Twin Peaks of San Francisco and making an airborne leap reminiscent of Steve McQueen's Ford Mustang in the movie ""Bullitt"" — before boarding the car carrier. In July 2009, GM announced"
"advertisements promoted the introduction of an industry-first five-year/130,000 kilometre warranty. Mitsubishi reworked a slogan from former Chrysler chairman Lee Iacocca, concluding their commercials with the tagline, ""If you can find a better-built, better-backed car anywhere, then buy it"". The campaign successfully boosted sales and allowed the backlog to be cleared. The Mitsubishi 380, the successor vehicle to the Magna, raised hopes for the future of MMAL when launched. Hopes stemmed from the sales success that the Magna experienced when it was launched and the fact that the Australian automobile market was growing at the time. However, the 380 sold poorly"
"Aston Martin Vanquish The Aston Martin Vanquish is a super grand tourer introduced by British car manufacturer Aston Martin in 2001 as a successor to the ageing Virage range. The first-generation V12 Vanquish, designed by Ian Callum and unveiled at the 2001 Geneva Motor Show, was produced from 2001 to 2005. The prototype, built by the Ford Motor Company and Indian designer Dilip Chhabria, was driven by James Bond in the 2002 film ""Die Another Day"". In 2004, a more powerful version called the Vanquish S became the marque's flagship, followed by the Aston Martin DBS V12 in 2007. The"
"BBC television show ""Top Gear"", racing car driver and presenter Tiff Needell reviewed the Corrado in G60 form, giving it a positive review and stating that ""Handling wise, the Corrado is classic front wheel drive, and it's really very, very good indeed."" In November 2003, in Series 3 of the relaunched ""Top Gear"", presenter Richard Hammond identified the Corrado as a future classic, ""a kind of classic waiting in the wings... I think it's really rather special... the result is fantastic."" He also stated that the Corrado ""was too expensive, and nobody bought it"". Volkswagen Corrado The Volkswagen Corrado is"