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Chevy Aveo Billboard Makes Cents, Weighs Untold Pounds

Chevy's UK arm commissioned this one-of-a-kind billboard made out of 20,000 one-pence coins (about $400). Though the Chevy Aveo's selling better stateside as of late due to the price-per-gallon of gas, it's become a little more popular in Europe thanks to billboards like this one as well as its Citroen destroying capabilities and giving them away to beauty pageant winners. But back to the ad at hand, how long did this clever billboard last?

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1:15 PM on Wed Jul 9 2008
By Matt Hardigree
1,406 views, 31 comments

Latest by NovaloadMissesPolar: @GrassJelly: Amen. We have a stash of washer/dryer spare change that sits collecting dust in the laundry room. I guess when the pile gets large enough, one of us will carry it off to annoy some clerk somewhere over the more »

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Having No Back Seats Can Be Smart

While we know firsthand that you can fit more than two people in a Smart ForTwo, there really isn't enough room in the back to sit comfortably... or hide discreetly. Smart acknowledges this, and sees it as a good thing. After absorbing the scare tactics featured in this banned commercial, we sort of agree.
[via LiveLeak] Hat Tip to Dan!

3:30 PM on Thu Jun 26 2008
By Mark Arnold
3,412 views, 40 comments

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Michael Schumacher Wants You To Get Wasted Responsibly

We all know that seven-time Formula One Champ Michael Schumacher loves to race taxis to the airport. But apparently when he goes out for a drink, he lets the cab driver take the wheel. Schumacher has just produced this short spot in partnership with Bacardi to encourage responsible drinking. It will be shown internationally, though we doubt that means you'll see it on your telly in the states.
[via Bacardi]

10:20 AM on Wed Apr 2 2008
By Mark Arnold
2,211 views, 12 comments