In recent decades, women have really taken a hold of STEM-related areas of study and have significantly contributed to these industries. One area of engineering that women are taking an interest in is designing and building cars. Recently, Honda shared this video showcasing its lady engineers and we thought that you would enjoy watching it:
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March is National Women’s Month, and now more than ever before ladies of all ages are exploring new things and contributing to the automotive industry. Ford recently shared this video featuring singer Angela Bassett showing girl students how advertising voiceover work for the 2020 Ford Escape is done:
Here at Auction Direct USA, we offer a variety of brands, but a top choice is Ford thanks to its many style options, long-lasting dependability, and contemporary styling. Behind the creation of the Ford vehicles is an incredible team of innovators who think outside the box to make the vehicles even better. And today, more women are joining the team at Ford! Meet one in this video from Ford! Read the rest of this entry
If you are in the NC or NY areas and enjoy tuning in to 97.9 WPXY, 98.9 WBZA, or 95.7 WROC, then you will soon get to hear our very own Jim Edwards (pictured above)! Jim was a Senior Buyer at our previous location, and he is the voice behind a new commercial to help locals learn about the “We Buy Cars” part of our business!
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The winter season has arrived in North Carolina, and we have seen some snow already – and we will certainly see more over the course of the next few months. Even with all that Lake Effect snow, we still have obligations and need to venture out on the roads. Of course, it helps when we have a vehicle that is equipped to handle the snow and ice. Read the rest of this entry
Here at Auction Direct USA, we love watching holiday-themed commercials. We will forever and always love the one featuring the ringing Hershey Kisses and the one with Santa fainting when he meets the Red and Yellow M&Ms. Automakers also like to get in the holiday spirit and create special commercials. In our opinion, Toyota makes some of the best and most heartwarming holiday commercials and we wanted to share this year’s edition with you. Read the rest of this entry
The holiday season is famous for its unending supply of holiday treats. For nearly every event we attend, it is almost expected that we bring something to share. But life happens and we just don’t have time to bake. Or maybe we are better at cooking savory dishes than baking. Or maybe we have a tiny kitchen and baking just isn’t feasible. Whatever the reason you have that you are not able to bake, you can always run to a bakery and pick something up. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this – especially when you get something from one of our favorite local bakeries! Read the rest of this entry
Holiday gift-giving can be stressful. If you have ever done a name-drawing gift exchange, there will always be someone who is less than thrilled with what they receive. That is why many families have embraced the white elephant gift exchange. It is meant to be fun, and you can get as silly as you want – and there are very rarely any hurt feelings! If you are looking for some fun white elephant gift ideas, we’ve got you covered!
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The Volkswagen Beetle is one of the most iconic vehicles ever produced. We love this little car because of its standout styling and awesome fuel economy! Because of its round silhouette, the Volkswagen Beetle is relatively easy for artists to replicate in their projects – including photography! Recently, Volkswagen shared how to create a Volkswagen Beetle-style Bokeh effect and we thought that we would share it with you! Enjoy! Read the rest of this entry
