Sunday
Nov142021
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
Sunday, November 14, 2021 at 07:20AM 
(Dodge)
Dodge has announced its "Operation 25//8" giving its fans the opportunity to take home one of 25 Dodge performance cars. Operation 25//8 enlists a team of 25 ambassadors across automotive, music, sports, fashion, media entities and companies, to each give away a new Dodge during the last eight weeks of 2021. The "ambassadors" include Amazon, Travis Barker, Jay Leno, Cain Velasquez, Supercar Blondie and Draft Kings. To play, people can follow their favorite influencers and media entities across their social media platform(s), including YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Facebook, to watch entertaining content and videos promoting Operation 25//8. Each influencer will ask fans to tell them, in 250 words or less, why they should be the recipient of a Dodge performance car, which they can build and can include a new Dodge Charger, Challenger or Durango. Amazon will be giving away a Dodge Challenger Hellcat. Customers can visit this Amazon page and sign-in for a chance to build and take one home. Go to Dodge.com for more details.
Dodge has announced its "Operation 25//8" giving its fans the opportunity to take home one of 25 Dodge performance cars. Operation 25//8 enlists a team of 25 ambassadors across automotive, music, sports, fashion, media entities and companies, to each give away a new Dodge during the last eight weeks of 2021. The "ambassadors" include Amazon, Travis Barker, Jay Leno, Cain Velasquez, Supercar Blondie and Draft Kings. To play, people can follow their favorite influencers and media entities across their social media platform(s), including YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Facebook, to watch entertaining content and videos promoting Operation 25//8. Each influencer will ask fans to tell them, in 250 words or less, why they should be the recipient of a Dodge performance car, which they can build and can include a new Dodge Charger, Challenger or Durango. Amazon will be giving away a Dodge Challenger Hellcat. Customers can visit this Amazon page and sign-in for a chance to build and take one home. Go to Dodge.com for more details.
(Dodge images)
2022 Dodge Charger and Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody "Jailbreak" models will unlock color combination ordering restrictions and add new factory-custom options. They're the next phase of the Dodge “Never Lift” campaign, which will launch new Dodge models and initiatives over the next two years. Jailbreak models include unique badging and boost SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody output to 807HP with a revised powertrain calibration. Unrestricted option combinations in more than 20 categories, including seven options for seats, stripes and wheels; six brake caliper color options; five exterior badging finishes; and four choices of steering wheels, seat belt colors and floor mats are available. Other options? Hammerhead Grey Laguna leather seats and floor mats; Hammerhead Grey, Sepia and Demonic Red seat belts; 20-by-11-inch Warp Speed Satin Carbon wheels; Brass Monkey, Satin Chrome and Red exterior badging finishes; Blue and Yellow brake calipers and much more. Pre-configured Jailbreak models, including "Old School" and "Brass Funky" are available for those seeking a customized “recipe” direct from the Dodge Product Design Office. Jailbreak models will be available for customer order in late Q4 2021 at all Dodge dealerships.
2022 Dodge Charger and Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody "Jailbreak" models will unlock color combination ordering restrictions and add new factory-custom options. They're the next phase of the Dodge “Never Lift” campaign, which will launch new Dodge models and initiatives over the next two years. Jailbreak models include unique badging and boost SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody output to 807HP with a revised powertrain calibration. Unrestricted option combinations in more than 20 categories, including seven options for seats, stripes and wheels; six brake caliper color options; five exterior badging finishes; and four choices of steering wheels, seat belt colors and floor mats are available. Other options? Hammerhead Grey Laguna leather seats and floor mats; Hammerhead Grey, Sepia and Demonic Red seat belts; 20-by-11-inch Warp Speed Satin Carbon wheels; Brass Monkey, Satin Chrome and Red exterior badging finishes; Blue and Yellow brake calipers and much more. Pre-configured Jailbreak models, including "Old School" and "Brass Funky" are available for those seeking a customized “recipe” direct from the Dodge Product Design Office. Jailbreak models will be available for customer order in late Q4 2021 at all Dodge dealerships.
(BMW images)
Following its global debut in Munich earlier this year, the MINI Vision Urbanaut concept vehicle makes its North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The MINI Vision Urbanaut concept "creatively maximizes its use of space as a small urban car, both inside and out, to provide a direct perspective of MINI’s innovative ideas for the future of mobility. In doing so, the vehicle’s design looks to evoke the unforgettable feelings drivers experience behind the steering wheel, coined 'MINI Moments,'" according to BMW PR minions. Editor-in-Chief's Note: MINI Moments? You have got to be kidding. Why not put the brand out of its misery now? -PMD
Following its global debut in Munich earlier this year, the MINI Vision Urbanaut concept vehicle makes its North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The MINI Vision Urbanaut concept "creatively maximizes its use of space as a small urban car, both inside and out, to provide a direct perspective of MINI’s innovative ideas for the future of mobility. In doing so, the vehicle’s design looks to evoke the unforgettable feelings drivers experience behind the steering wheel, coined 'MINI Moments,'" according to BMW PR minions. Editor-in-Chief's Note: MINI Moments? You have got to be kidding. Why not put the brand out of its misery now? -PMD
(BMW images)We have no idea why BMW insists on building these things, but here they are: The new BMW X3 M Competition and the new BMW X4 M Competition. They're powered by the most powerful BMW in-line 6-cylinder gas engine that has a peak output of 510HP and maximum torque increased by 50 Nm to 650 Nm. A 0.3-second improvement in the time required for the standard sprint from 0 to 100 km/h to 3.8 seconds is the result. This puts the BMW X3 M Competition and the BMW X4 M Competition on a par with high-performance sports cars. The top speed is electronically cut off at 250 km/h. This limit is raised to 285 km/h in conjunction with the optional M Driver’s Package. Editor-in-Chief's Note: We find the existence of "competition" versions of these vehicles to be disingenuous, at best. Actually, they're just stupid. But whatever floats Bimmer fans' boats, I guess. -PMD
The AE Song of the Week:
I'm still alive but I'm barely breathing
Just prayin' to a god that I don't believe in
'Cause I got time while she got freedom
'Cause when a heart breaks no it don't break even
Her best days will be some of my worst
She finally met a man that's gonna put her first
While I'm wide awake she's no trouble sleeping
'Cause when a heart breaks no it don't break even, even, no
What am I supposed to do when the best part of me was always you,
And what am I supposed to say when I'm all choked up and you're OK
I'm falling to pieces, yeah
I'm falling to pieces
They say bad things happen for a reason
But no wise words gonna stop the bleeding
'Cause she's moved on while I'm still grieving
And when a heart breaks no it don't breakeven even, no
What am I gonna to do when the best part of me was always you,
And what am I supposed to say when I'm all choked up and you're OK
I'm falling to pieces, yeah
I'm falling to pieces, yeah
I'm falling to pieces
(One still in love while the other ones leaving)
I'm falling to pieces
('Cause when a heart breaks no it don't breakeven)
Oh you got his heart and my heart and none of the pain
You took your suitcase, I took the blame
Now I'm try'na make sense of what little remains ooh
'Cause you left me with no love and no love to my name
I'm still alive but I'm barely breathing
Just prayed to a god that I don't believe in
'Cause I got time while she got freedom
'Cause when a heart breaks no it don't break
No it don't break
No it don't breakeven no
What am I gonna do when the best part of me was always you and
What am I suppose to say when I'm all choked up and you're OK
(Oh glad your okay now)
I'm falling to pieces yeah
I'm falling to pieces yeah
I'm falling to pieces
(One still in love while the other ones leaving)
I'm falling to pieces yeah
('Cause when a heart breaks no it don't breakeven)
Oh it don't breakeven no
Oh it don't breakeven no
Oh it don't breakeven no
"Breakeven" by The Script, from the album "The Script" (2008)*. Written by Andrew Frampton, Daniel O'Donoghue, Mark Sheehan and Stephen Kipner. Publisher: Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC; Universal Music Publishing Group; BMG RIghts Management. Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind. Watch the Official Video here.
*Frontman Danny O'Donoghue admitted to The Daily Star July 30, 2008: "Our songs are from therapy sessions. One track called 'Breakeven' is about how someone is always left with the lesser piece in life. The worst day for him would be his girlfriend's best day." This song reached #1 on Billboard's Adult Pop in it's 36th week on the chart. The track's ascent to the top position overtook the previous slowest climb by one week. Snow Patrol's "Chasing Cars" reached the summit in its 35th frame in February 2007. The record was broken by Maren Morris' crossover hit "The Bones" in April 2020, which climbed to #1 after a 45-week-long journey on the tally. (Knowledge courtesy of Songfacts.com)