Introducing the Lexus 2013 GS 350

February 21, 2012 By

Check out the sleek new hourglass shape of the 2013 GS 350

So far, this year has been pretty big for Lexus. It has been a season of premiers – and it’s only February! In case you weren’t one of the 117.7 million people (according to Sports Illustrated) watching the Super Bowl, let us fill you in. This year was the first time ever that Lexus showcased an ad for the Super Bowl; or as pros in the industry call it, “The Brand Bowl”. The product is so high-quality that it pretty much sells itself – so why would the big guys over at Lexus shell out big dough for such a big ad? The answer is simple: the 2013 GS 350 is, well… a big deal! [Read more...]

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Videos That Make Us Laugh

April 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Everyone needs a distraction once in a while – and where better to turn to than YouTube?  From cute babies to quirky animals to drunk college kids, there is just something so spectacularly awesome about the entertainment YouTube provides.  Here is our round-up of some of the funniest videos – some old, some new and (hopefully) some you haven’t seen before!

Audi R8 vs Porsche 911 Carrera

Ah, Top Gear.  The original BBC television program is a genius blend of cars and humor.  In this clip, two of our favorite sports cars are thrown into the mix, too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaENG1vt6-Y

twin baby boys talking

This video cements our belief that being a twin is awesome.  We especially love when they make each other giggle.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JmA2ClUvUY

Soldier Returns Home To Dog

Cat-person, dog-person, animal-person or person-person, this video will definitely leave a feel-good feeling in your heart – and wonder what happens when you give this dog a cookie!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysKAVyXi0J4

Baby Laughing Hysterically

To be fair, this video does grate on the nerves by the last few seconds.  But this happy baby is just too hard to say no to.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5P6UU6m3cqk&feature=related

David After Dentist

Yes David, this is real life.  And good thing, too – because this video is hilarious!
 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txqiwrbYGrs&feature=related

A big thanks to YouTube and all of the users whose videos we posted here.
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Now THAT’s a Concept Car!

April 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Happy April Fools Day, everyone! At Hoffman Auto Group, of course we’re serious about cars. But hey, we love that cars, trucks, vans…they’re all vehicles for fun as well.

Have you ever checked out artcar.blogspot.com? It’s such a fun blog, featuring cars dressed up in all sorts of crazy fashions. Here’s just a few “concept cars” to catch your eye, and your imagination, this April Fools Day:

smart car CT

We love Smart Cars! from www.squidoo.com/weddingpranks

sports car ct

For going clubbing? From blog.hemmings.com

sedan ct

Not sure what it is, but it's cool. From artcar.blogspot.com.

car parade easter bunny

There's still time to decorate YOUR car for Easter...! From artcar.blogspot.com

vehicle decorations shark

A true Land Shark! From artcar.blogspot.com

car interior ct

We're not even sure WHAT to say about this one.... from artcar.blogspot.com

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One, Two, Hut!

January 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Couch potatoes and football fans, rejoice:  the Super Bowl is less than two weeks away.  And no matter what team (if any) you support, we know what you look forward to the most on game day – the commercials!  They cost companies millions – and that’s just the price of the TV time.  Whether or not they result in revenue, the ads are a quintessential part of the game.  We’ve rounded up our favorite spot, both old and new.  We don’t necessarily endorse all of these products, but they sure are entertaining!

Here is our Super Ball commercial

Just to get you warmed-up.

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Honda Squirrel Commercial

It’s proven that consumers respond more positively to animated ads; how does this one make you feel?

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtDWKusYZgM&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&version=3]

Cat herding

Everyone remembers this ad, but do you actually know what company it’s for?  Does it matter?

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_MaJDK3VNE&w=480&h=390]

Doritos Dog Collar

Don’t be fooled by the first half – this commercial is totally geared towards animal lovers.

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioy5JdR_Jm8&w=480&h=390]

AUDI TDI CLEAN DIESEL

With its didn’t-see-that-coming ending, Audi definitely made an impact with this ad.

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq58zS4_jvM&w=640&h=390]

Budweiser “Born A Donkey”

What Super Bowl would it be without a Budweiser Clydesdale commercial?  The King of Beers never fails to deliver a good advert, and last year was not exception.

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_td4usL5ZsA&w=480&h=390]

Thanks to http://www.spike.com/superbowl, youtube and it’s user for the videos.

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What are your plans this weekend?

January 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Katie Bushey, our director of public relations and communication, spends a lot of her time online (when she isn’t running around between our East Hartford, West Simsbury and New L ondon locations).  Katie is always finding new and interesting places to visit – so while you’re snowed in this weekend, check out her round-up of her favorite online places!

Facebook

This is a pretty obvious must-visit site.  Specifically, the best pages to visit on Facebook are fan pages.  I definitely recommend the Hoffman pages – each of our franchises have their own page, and we also have a Hoffman Auto Group page.  I love car company pages; Audi, Saab, Toyota and Lexus all have some great interactive and video programs to offer (when you become a fan, of course!).  I also really like the official Kodak page.  I’m always shooting video and making photos for Hoffman, and the Kodak page has great tips and tricks.  My favorite page of all?  Skittles!  They have hilarious videos and cool contests all the time.

Photography Blogs

No matter what your interest, you probably like looking at photos of the topic.  Simply Google “topic photography blogs” and you’ll be amazed at what the search engine will pull for you.  One of my favorites?  The red Ford, below.  I found it here.

Stumbleupon

This site is awesome.  You tell it what your interests are, and it will show you sites all over the internet that have to do with those interests.  I’ll leave my setting just on “cars” to find interesting posts for our Facebook and blog – check it out for yourself!

 

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