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Toyota Blurs The Gender Lines In Edgy New Auris Ad

August 24, 2012August 25, 2012Richard Read 1

We’ve seen the joke a million times: straight man walks into bar. Straight man sees attractive woman from behind. Straight man steps behind said woman and feeds her some cheesy pickup line. Woman turns around to reveal that she’s a transsexual/drag queen/transvestite/unusually curvy guy. [...]

Body Shop Repairs Vandalized Car Of Bullied, Gay Teen — For Free

August 22, 2012August 22, 2012Richard Read 3

Remember the Fagbug — the Volkswagen New Beetle that was sprayed with anti-gay slurs, then transformed into a symbol of tolerance and equality? Well, there’s good news and bad news and great news. [...]

Domestic Partners Often Covered On One Auto Insurance Policy

August 20, 2012September 3, 2012Sam Gomez 7

Like most straight couples, you and your partner should be covered on the same auto insurance policy. [...]

Retail Therapy Friday, Starring The Ram 1500 Pickup

August 17, 2012August 17, 2012Richard Read

It’s Friday, and we don’t know about you, but we could really use a break. Between all the fractious “political dialogue” (aka shouting) and the many unpleasant news stories littering the headlines, we would appreciate a short reprieve — just ten or 15 minutes to sit quietly and look at pretty things and remember that humanity isn’t all bad. [...]

What’s Wrong With Retro? The VW Beetle Vs. The Chrysler PT Cruiser

August 15, 2012August 16, 2012Elizabeth Archuleta 1

In the July 9 issue of Automotive News, J. Mays declared that retro designs for automobiles have become passé. Why should that matter? Because this announcement comes from the very man who spawned a huge retro trend with his 1998 design for Volkswagen’s New Beetle. The popularity of that design led to other retro-tinged imitations, such as BMW’s MINI Cooper, the Fiat 500, the Chevrolet Camaro, the Dodge Challenger, and many, many more. [...]

The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Undergoes A Sex Change

August 7, 2012Elizabeth Archuleta 1

At the beginning of the 2012 model year, the Volkswagen Beetle went through a sex change. I didn’t even know it was transitioning, but the print ads made it pretty clear. [...]

Spreading The Message Of Equality, One Bumper Sticker At A Time

August 3, 2012Randy Stern 2

As motorists, we have a tendency to individualize our rides. It’s the American way. Our nation is one of the few countries where our vehicles are personalized with stickers, cling placards, and badges. Through these identifying marks, we advertise our educational history, faith, favorite sports team, sense of humor, and politics. [...]

2013 Lexus LS Campaign Taps Power Couple Jonathan Adler & Simon Doonan

July 31, 2012November 16, 2012Richard Read 2

Remember when JC Penney met Ellen Degeneres? Then, we saw the infamous “rainbow Oreo”. And let us not forget the fabulous lavender print piece for the Chevrolet Volt. [...]

BMW’s One-Square-Meter House: The Ultimate ‘Mobile’ Home?

July 24, 2012Nick Kurczewski

You won’t find any space to park your BMW 3-Series in this tiny house that measures exactly one square meter in total floor space. Designed by Laotian-born architect Van Bo Le-Mentzel, the “One-Sqm-House” is part of the BMW Guggenheim Lab, a globetrotting exhibition that showcases innovative urban-themed architecture. [...]

The Geography Of Tolerance: How Does Your Vacation Spot Measure Up?

July 20, 2012Richard Read

A decade ago, urban studies theorist Richard Florida made headlines with his book, The Rise of the Creative Class. Now, Florida — who’s since become an editor at The Atlantic — has turned his attention to another defining characteristic of American communities: tolerance. [...]