The vacation good will flows freely this time of yr, and plenty of corporations wish to get in on the motion with vacation events and particular mementos. Chances are wonderful that you do not want me to let you know any of this, since you’ve already lived it.
Some corporations, although, they select to take issues a little bit bit additional. According to electrical enduro bike maker Stark Future, it needed to do one thing additional cool for its staff in 2023.
While highway riders do not often have a necessity for a small hand axe on rides, that is not the case with enduro riders. Out within the woods, you by no means know when you are going to come throughout downed timber and branches that should be moved out of the best way. Sometimes they’re sufficiently small to shift by yourself, however in different circumstances, an axe might are available in very useful to chop them all the way down to measurement.
Thus, the Trailsaver was born. According to Stark Future, the unique thought was for it to easily be a cool worker reward to have fun a job effectively accomplished. It’s a 3D printed titanium affair, full with a wolf’s head element on the base of the deal with that additionally capabilities as a bottle opener.
As the story goes, it turned out so effectively that Stark Future determined to make a restricted run of 1,000 Trailsavers, to be auctioned off for a really restricted time on its web site. The firm is referring to it as “the first Stark Collector’s Item,” and events can place bids on their favourite numbers within the run.
The public sale runs by way of the Christmas 2023 weekend, and bid quantities begin at $200. It’s not clear whether or not extra delivery expenses might be assessed, nor how lengthy after the public sale ends you’ll be able to count on to obtain supply time to take. If you are curious about checking it out for your self, you may discover the hyperlink in our Sources.
What do you consider the Stark Future Trailsaver? Do you just like the idea and/or the design, or is it a tough move? Let us know within the feedback.
Tired of hanging out along with your boring household this vacation season? Want to spend time with automobile nuts who actually get you as a substitute? The Fast Saga has simply the factor: A Yule Log fire primarily based on the barbecue meal from the unique movie.
Every winter the web appears to give you new and distinctive methods to current the Yule Log, a digital fire meant to take a seat on the TV for hours on finish for many who haven’t got the power to burn wooden of their properties. But this one from the Fast & Furious YouTube channel takes the cake.
The hour-long clip begins out with the enduring scene from the very first Fast movie exhibiting the unique forged gathering round a yard desk as Dominic Toretto grills up some delicious-looking rooster. A mere 15 seconds in, the video cuts to a nonetheless shot of the grill crackling away, pouring smoke and emulating the sounds you’d get from any Yule Log video.
What follows is a strong hour of burning rooster, with completely zero oversight into who’s minding the grill or checking to see if the meals’s been over-cooked. Every couple of minutes the peaceable fire noises are interrupted from quotes from the movie.
“Money’ll come and go, we know that,” Torretto says about 55 seconds in, presumably simply past the digital camera’s gaze. “The most important thing in life will always be the people in this room, right here, right now.”
“You’ve heard me say never turn your back on family.” Torretto says roughly midway via the hour-long video. “And I wanna thank you all for never turning your back on me.”
Your actual household is likely to be good, however we all know which household we’ll be spending our vacation season with.
Obtaining a Christmas tree might be one of the enojoyable vacation actions you are able to do. The driver of this Tesla Cybertruck appears to have wished in on the enjoyable, however bought caught in a snowy area on the way in which out. Ironically, it was a pair of gas-powered Ford pickup vans that needed to come to the rescue.
This scene occurred on the Corral Hollow OHV Trail, which is a 13.9-mile route close to Kit Carson, California, that goes via the Stanislaus National Forest. It’s a “moderately challenging route,” based on All Trails. The movies beneath present a Cybertruck struggling to get out of a muddy rut, earlier than reducing to the stainless-steel-bodied truck again on the street, linked by way of rope to a Ford Super Duty.
The distinguished “RC” on the facet of this Cybertruck identifies this as a Release Candidate model of the pickup. This is Tesla’s fancy manner of naming a pre-production mannequin, so it is doable this truck did not have all the capabilities you’d see on a manufacturing mannequin.
The Instagram put up exhibits the truck has “no lockers due to software issues,” However, the clip does not verify this as a result of we solely see the passenger-side entrance wheel spinning. The production-spec Cybertruck is on the market with a locking differential at the nose. The torque-vectoring twin motors on the again imply a standard differential is not essential again there.
Matt Chambers, who posted the video to Instagram (above), instructed Motor1 that the Tesla driver was doing winter testing. A software program drawback triggered the traction management to not work.
This Cybertruck additionally did not have restoration factors and “needed to be gently pulled by suspension components,” Chambers stated. However, the production-spec Tesla pickup has hooks on each side of the lower fascia.
While it is not talked about within the Instagram put up, the second video supplies a good view of the Tesla’s tires, which seem like all-season rubber. They’ve bought some tread however not sufficient for these circumstances. Given the uphill grade and slippery snow, the Cybertruck’s off-road tech is not going to assist if the tires cannot get a grip on the bottom.
Judging from the dust seen initially of the primary video, the Cybertruck driver spent some time spinning the pickup’s tires earlier than the opposite drivers got here to the rescue. He additionally went fairly far off the path.
This looks as if extra of a case of an over-confident Cybertruck driver than a problem with the Tesla. With the improper tires, even the Ford Super Duty that was rescuing the Tesla may need issues if the scenario had been reversed.
Do you could have a rider in your vacation gift-giving record? Even in case you’re simply purchasing for your self, you may need to try the Backcountry Discovery Routes Holiday Auction for 2023. Now in its eighth 12 months, there are just a few cool issues concerning the BDR public sale that set it aside.
For these unfamiliar, Backcountry Discovery Routes is a 501c(3) non-profit group devoted to mapping out, sharing, and educating riders about dual-sport and journey motorbike journey throughout the US. It offers free GPS tracks, interactive maps, and loads of sources that can assist you and your pals plan your subsequent journey. Along the way in which, as a part of its instructional mission, it additionally places collectively some pretty fantastic adventure films showcasing its routes.
The BDR annual Holiday Auction helps to assist its actions with fundraising on what each journey rider craves most of all: new experiences. Some gear, guide, and different tangible merchandise packages are additionally out there, however the experiences and coaching are what actually set this public sale aside.
Moto Travel Experiences
Both US-based and worldwide motorbike journey choices are on provide within the 2023 public sale catalog. More importantly, there’s one thing right here for a variety of budgets. From an Edelweiss Eight-Day Unpaved Balkans Tour (present bid: $3,150) to the Allegheny Jamboree Powersports Rally (present bid: $40), there are really a spread of experiences to discover.
Off-Road Training Opportunities
Do you’re feeling like you can use some coaching to achieve extra confidence and expertise within the saddle? That’s OK, so do most of us. The BDR 2023 Holiday Auction may also help you right here as properly, with all the things from an Appalachian ADV One Day Riding Clinic (present bid: $50) to a two-day non-public ADV training session with Jocelin Snow (present bid: $1,300).
Some excursions and/or trainings embrace issues like bikes, lodging, and meals, whereas some don’t. Be certain to learn all the small print earlier than putting a bid in case you assume that considered one of these choices sounds good. That approach, you will know precisely what to anticipate.
…and extra!
Beyond all of the experiences and coaching alternatives on provide, the 2023 BDR Holiday Auction additionally has sections for bike leases, gear, motorbike equipment (together with that all-important safety in your adventures), lodging, baggage, and extra.
Best of all, the proceeds from this public sale go to assist the BDR mission and neighborhood. By taking part, you will not solely be scoring one thing very nice for whoever you give it to, however you will even be supporting BDR’s future. If you are an adventure-loving rider, it is a wonderful for a number of causes.
The on-line 2023 BDR Holiday Auction runs till 12 p.m. PT on December 20, 2023. We’re posting this on December 6, 2023. So, you continue to have a few weeks to take a look at the listings and place your bids in case you’re .
First of Two Heartwarming Holiday Ads Debuted During NBC’s “Christmas in Rockefeller Center”
PLANO, Texas (Nov. 30, 2023) – Toyota has kicked off the holiday season with a heartwarming message emphasizing the importance of spreading love and making memories with family. The first of two Toyota holiday ads, “Present from the Past,” made its debut during NBC’s “Christmas in Rockefeller Center,” delivering a tailored throw from a show host.
“Present from the Past” shares the story of a young woman who receives a Christmas gift from her grandmother. Inside the package is a vintage camera and a collection of her grandmother’s photos from her own youth. Inspired by the camera and with the help of her all-new 2024 Tacoma, the granddaughter decides to recreate the old photos of her grandmother by visiting the same locations. Over the following year, she travels across the country, visiting bustling cities, desert canyons, heartland pastures, tranquil forests, secluded coastlines, small-town attractions, and beyond. In the final scene, she arrives at her grandmother’s home just in time for Christmas, surprising her with a photo album she’s created from her travels, alongside her grandmother’s photos from the past. Her thoughtful gift overwhelms her grandmother with emotion. “Present from the Past” was created by Saatchi & Saatchi and directed by Lisa Gunning.
Toyota’s Hispanic campaign highlights the sentiment that nothing expresses love like picking someone up from the airport, especially during the holidays.Latinos won’t hesitate to pick up their loved ones, even if it means enduring endless traffic, because the holidaysaren’tcomplete untilthey’retogether.The Hispanic spot titled, “Arrivals,”shows relatable moments of families and friendstryingto locate their loved ones among rows of cars, defyingweatherand traffic. Ultimately, reuniting with their family fills theirhearts with joy and comfort, knowing they are finally home for the holidays.The bilingual spot was created byConillAdvertising and directed by Max Malkin.
Toyota’s holiday message this year focuses on spreading joy and reuniting loved ones during the festive season,” said Mike Tripp, group vice president, Toyota Marketing, Toyota Motor North America. “We hope that families and friends will embrace this message as they come together to enjoy what this season is truly about.”
This holiday season, Toyota has partnered with 100cameras to make a difference in the lives of youth across the nation. 100cameras is a nonprofit organization that empowers young people by collaborating with local schools and organizations to offer programs focused on photography and storytelling to nurture self-expression, connection, and leadership.
With Toyota’s donation, the company joins the 100cameras Impact Circle, which will fund programming for 10,000 students within the next year. The Impact Circle serves as a collective support system, fueling 100cameras’ comprehensive programming platform, which includes virtual learning and hands-on classroom experiences across the United States and worldwide.
Viewers are encouraged to support the 100cameras partnership this season by sharing their own recreations of family photos on social media using the hashtag #ToyotaFlashback.
Where to Watch
Following the premiere of the spot on NBC’s “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” special, the :60 version of “Present from the Past” will also be shown during high-profile airings on NBC’s “TODAY” on Thursday, November 30, and “Sunday Night Football” on NBC on Sunday, December 10 and December 23.
After the premiere week, “Present from the Past” will begin airing the :30 spot across broadcast and cable networks on December 10. The integrated campaign will appear nationally on broadcast, cinema, digital video, and paid social. The spot will air during prime time, sports programming, and on cable networks such as Comedy Central and Weather Channel, NBA games on ESPN, NBC’s “Sunday Night Football” halftimes throughout December, as well as holiday programming on Freeform.
The Hispanic linear TV coverage of “Arrivals” includes a mix of broadcast networks and targeted cable, including Univision, Telemundo, Estrella, UNIVERSO, and Discovery en Español. High profile Hispanic media programming will amplify “Arrivals,” including Univision’s annual broadcast of their charity event TeletonUSA, UEFA Champions League Soccer, Telemundo’s “Hoy Día,” and UNIVERSO’s “Sunday Night Football” halftime sponsorship. A strategic branded integration on Telemundo’s “Hoy Dia” will further extend the message by showing families coming together for the holidays through viewer-generated content and real-time content captured at airports, during the week of 12/18. Additionally, content will be shared on Telemundo and Toyota Latino social channels. The campaign will also appear in cinema, include a partnership with Pandora and social featuring Mariela on Meta and Pinterest.
The Toyotathon December Sales Event offers incentives through January 2, 2024. View the commercials here. Images and credits are available here.
As folks in the United States enjoy a long holiday weekend, consider for a moment what the world was like almost 29 years ago as this MotorWeek retro video returns us to the 1995 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. It opened to the public on January 7, promising a glimpse into the future of motoring.
Simmer on that thought as we give you a quick summary of what was happening in Motown back then. The 1996 Ford Taurus debuted in all its jellybean glory, featuring more curves and oval shapes than a full season of NASCAR. It was as bold a design move as the first-generation Taurus was a decade prior, but with the benefit of hindsight, we know the risk did not pay off. A quick facelift for 2000 couldn’t help the former best-selling sedan, and a second update in 2004 merely prolonged its suffering. The nameplate was awkwardly revived in 2009 as part of the Ford Five Hundred’s facelift, but alas, the Taurus never reclaimed its former glory.
That was arguably the big debut for the show, but it wasn’t the only reveal by far. A new-generation Dodge Caravan flew into the show, and we mean that literally. Dodge had quite the display set up for the minivan, which boasted new styling and rear seats that were easily removable – a big deal for the day. It was joined by upscale Plymouth Voyager and Chrysler Town & Country variants, none of which exist today. There was at least one accurate prediction for the future, however. General Motors launched four-door versions of the Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon SUVs.
What about concepts? Some might call the ’90s a golden age for such vehicles, where even a minivan could get some cool cred. Ford’s SHOstar concept plugged the epic 220-horsepower Yamaha-sourced 3.0-liter V6 from the Taurus SHO under the hood of a Windstar. It never entered production, but the front-wheel-drive van did get a SHO-like intake manifold for its 3.8-liter V6, making 200 hp from 1996 through 1998.
The big concept news for 1995, however, was undoubtedly the Ford GT90. We recently waxed poetic about this car, packing a big V12 with edgy styling that pointed towards the future. The actual Ford GT we got a few years later didn’t have a V12, nor did it have much in the way of sharp lines. But other FoMoCo machines did get sharper. The SN95 Ford Mustang facelift in 1999 even garnered the name New Edge. Other Ford concepts included the two-seat Lincoln L2K and the Triton pickup, the latter of which was a thinly veiled preview of the 10th-generation F-150.
The Blue Oval certainly had a big presence in Detroit, but there was much more happening at the show. Oldsmobile showcased its updated Bravada SUV and the Antares concept, a snazzy sedan that lent its influence to the 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue. Acura yanked the roof off the first-generation NSX and previewed the CL with the CL-X concept. The Plymouth Backpack concept looked like a weird Suzuki X90. The Eagle Jazz was a sleek sedan concept that never came to fruition, nor did the 1930s-themed Chrysler Atlantic.
This holiday season, Nintendo is offering a significant bundle for the Nintendo Switch – OLED Model. The bundle includes Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, special Super Mario Joycon controllers, and a three-month Nintendo Switch Online Individual Membership for less than $350 at the My Nintendo Store and select retailers like Target and Best Buy. Another offer is the Super Mario Party + Red & Blue Joy-Con bundle which includes the game plus two red and blue Joycon controllers for $99. Additionally, two new Nintendo Switch Lite – Animal Crossing: New Horizons systems are available with the games they’re paying tribute to for $199 each, and the Nintendo Switch – Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle, which comes with Mario Kart 8, a three-month Nintendo Switch Online subscription, and the console itself, is available for $299.
There are also game discounts on offer, with a $20 discount on some of Nintendo’s most popular titles starting from November 19. Discounted games include Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Luigi’s Mansion 3, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and Super Mario Odyssey — all of which will be available for around $40 once the discount is applied.
Apart from Nintendo’s deals, Target, GameStop, Best Buy, and Walmart are all offering $68 off the Nintendo Switch + Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundle — matching the price level with Nintendo’s offer. Dell is also offering the Nintendo Switch OLED along with a $75 digital gift card for $350.
Mazda revealed that 85% of parents plan to travel with their children by car this holiday season, and their biggest worry is their kids getting carsick.
Mazda survey unveils parents’ biggest pain points when traveling with kids
61% of parents worry about a child getting carsick while traveling
The brand partners with Dr. Mona Amin, board-certified pediatrician, to help alleviate symptoms of carsickness and highlight unique features of the new 2024 CX-90
In a recent survey by Mazda North American Operations, it was found that an overwhelming 85% of parents or caregivers are planning to travel by car this year, especially those with three to four children, where the number rose to 93%.
Earlier in the year, Mazda introduced the 2024 CX-90, a premium three-row crossover designed to provide a connected driving experience and a smoother ride for families. The survey revealed that 61% of parents are worried about their children getting carsick during travel, with nearly half of the respondents (48%) having experienced this issue in the past.
To help parents address carsickness, Mazda has partnered with Dr. Mona Amin, an expert in pediatric care, to develop tips for preventing and treating carsickness while also highlighting features of the Mazda CX-90 that can help alleviate this issue.
Dr. Amin’s tips for treating and preventing carsickness include increasing airflow, looking at the horizon, and avoiding reading or looking at screens. Additionally, seating flexibility and convenience are important factors to consider on family road trips, with features of the CX-90 focusing on comfort and wellbeing of all passengers.
About Mazda North American Operations
Mazda North American Operations oversees the sales, marketing, parts, and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Colombia through approximately 795 dealers.
For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.
About Dr. Mona Amin
Dr. Mona Amin is a Board-Certified General Pediatrician, IBCLC, parenting coach, social media star, and mother, featured on various platforms such as Parents.com, The New York Times, and Good Morning America. She is passionate about educating parents and caretakers on better care for their children through her various platforms including Instagram, podcast, and YouTube channel.
*Survey Methodology
The survey was conducted in collaboration with The Logit Group, collecting responses from 1,000 adults over the age of 25 in the United States, focused on those who currently own or lease a 3-row vehicle.
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