Posted in Auto News on Apr 22nd, 2011
Volkswagen’s Darth Vader Super Bowl ad has generated a cottage industry for spoofs. This time, the spoofer is promoting the upcoming Thor movie, which was slyly referenced at the very end of the of the last Iron Man. The ad features a kid-sized Thor, who once again gets unexpected results when testing his powers his [...]
Posted in Auto News on Mar 4th, 2011
From the moment we first saw the VW Darth Vader Super Bowl, we knew it would spawn its share of spoofs. They’re here, and this one does not disappoint. As long as you’re an OdoClub member — whether you’re driving a VW or a Prius — you’ll earn rewards for every mile you drive. And [...]
Posted in Auto News on Feb 2nd, 2011
This weekend, Super Bowl XLV fans will get to preview a couple of of Volkswagen ads promoting the rebooted Beetle. This will be the first time in nine years, the German automaker has ran ads during a Super Bowl game. The complete ads won’t be available until Sunday. Until then, you can view a teaser [...]
Posted in Auto News on Dec 27th, 2010
A 1965 Volkswagen bus that disappeared more that 35 years ago in Spokane, Wash. has been returned. U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents recently found the blue and white bus inside a cargo ship container at a Los Angeles seaport. But even after 35 years in the wind, the bus is in pretty good condition. [...]