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Top Auto News: Honda Civic Price Hikes, Fuel Quality Warnings & Blazer Debut | MotorVero<
From surprising price increases to important maintenance warnings and exciting new reveals, these were the three auto news stories that dominated conversations this week
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August 19, 2025

Chevy Sonic's Death-Defying Super Bowl Debut: How GM Captured Young Buyers | MotorVero
n a bold departure from traditional auto marketing, Chevrolet chose Super Bowl XLVI to launch the Sonic's first-ever television campaign with a minute-long spot featuring death-defying stunts designed to capture the attention of young car buyers. This marked GM's most aggressive attempt yet to position the Sonic as the edgy choice for millennial drivers.
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August 19, 2025

Auto Industry News Briefs: March 2012 Highlights | MotorVero
Following the success of their Clint Eastwood-narrated Super Bowl commercial, Chrysler released four new 60-second spots continuing the inspirational "hope and encouragement" theme. Each advertisement specifically targets one of Chrysler's brand
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August 19, 2025

2018 Ford EcoSport U.S. Debut: Subcompact SUV Challenge Contender | MotorVero
While new to U.S. showrooms in 2018, the Ford EcoSport brought nearly two decades of global experience to our Subcompact SUV Challenge. This international veteran faced off against domestic newcomers under our strict testing criteria:
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August 19, 2025

Child Passenger Distraction: 12% of Driver Distractions Come From Kids | Safety Guide
While children are precious cargo, they represent one of the most significant sources of driver distraction for parents. Recent studies quantify what many caregivers experience daily - the constant demands of young passengers can dangerously divert attention from the road.
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August 19, 2025

Kia's Viral Hamsters Crash the Opera House in Latest Soul Commercial | MotorVero
Kia's hamster mascots have become one of the most recognizable and effective marketing campaigns in automotive history. What began as a quirky experiment in 2010 has grown into a cultural touchstone, with these furry brand ambassadors
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August 19, 2025

Smart Car Seat Tech: iAlert Notifies Parents of Safety Risks via Smartphone | MotorVero
Child car seat safety enters the digital age with The First Years iAlert convertible car seat from Tomy - the first smart car seat that actively monitors for safety risks and alerts parents via smartphone. This groundbreaking technology addresses the alarming statistic that up to 59% of car seats are improperly installed or misused.
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August 18, 2025

$11 Million in Car Carnage: The Epic Vehicle Destruction of 'A Good Day to Die Hard' | MotorVero<
While critics may have panned "A Good Day to Die Hard," the fifth installment of the Bruce Willis action franchise set a new benchmark for automotive destruction in cinema. In one staggering 12-minute chase sequence through Moscow, the production obliterated 132 luxury vehicles at a cost of $11 million - creating what may be the most expensive car demolition in movie history.
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August 18, 2025

Booster Seat Safety: 90% of Parents Stop Too Soon | MotorVero
A groundbreaking study from Safe Kids Worldwide reveals a dangerous trend in child passenger safety - nearly 90% of parents are transitioning their children from booster seats before they're physically ready. This premature graduation puts children at significant risk during crashes, as standard seat belts alone cannot properly protect smaller bodies.
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August 18, 2025

Honda Extends Project Drive-In Campaign to Save More Historic Theaters | MotorVero
In a heartwarming extension of its charitable campaign, Honda has given America's endangered drive-in theaters a second feature by prolonging voting for Project Drive-In. The initiative, which aims to save these nostalgic landmarks from digital obsolescence, has already secured digital projectors for five theaters and now offers hope for four more through
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August 18, 2025

Chevy Volt Gun Rack Controversy: GM's Hilarious Response to Political Criticism | MotorVero
When political rhetoric clashed with automotive reality, General Motors delivered a response that was equal parts factual and hilarious. The controversy began when former Speaker Newt Gingrich criticized the Chevy Volt's inability to accommodate a gun rack during a Georgia campaign stop, sparking a national conversation about electric vehicles and their place in American culture.
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August 18, 2025

Reverse Psychology Experiment Exposes Real Dangers of Texting While Driving | MotorVero
In an unconventional approach to combat distracted driving, safety advocates have developed a powerful reverse psychology experiment that forces young drivers to experience the dangers of texting behind the wheel. The innovative campaign, captured in a viral video, reveals how even simple phone use dramatically impairs driving ability.
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August 18, 2025

Distracted Driving Epidemic: 65% Spike in Web Browsing While Driving | MotorVero
A shocking new study reveals that web browsing while driving has surged by 65% in just three years, creating what safety experts are calling "the new face of distracted driving." The research, conducted by State Farm Insurance, shows smartphone use behind the wheel has evolved beyond texting to include dangerous social media browsing and internet surfing while driving.
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August 18, 2025

Honda Smart Home: The Future of Grid-Friendly Living and EV Integration | MotorVero
Honda, known worldwide for its reliable automobiles and power equipment, has embarked on an ambitious project that could redefine sustainable living - the Honda Smart Home. This groundbreaking research initiative in Davis, California demonstrates how future homes might seamlessly integrate with electric vehicles and renewable energy systems to create truly carbon-neutral living spaces.
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August 18, 2025

2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Earns Prestigious IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Rating | MotorVero
In a remarkable turnaround for the brand, Mitsubishi's redesigned 2014 Outlander has earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) highest honor - the Top Safety Pick+ designation. This achievement places the Outlander among an elite group of compact SUVs that have excelled in IIHS's rigorous testing protocol, including its challenging small overlap front crash test.
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August 18, 2025