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Nissan may one day replace customer service phones with Facebook

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Filed under: Etc. , Marketing/Advertising , Technology , Nissan Facebook’s never-ending quest to unseat Google and officially take over the world may soon get a boost from a somewhat unlikely source: Nissan . The Japanese automaker created its Facebook page way back in 2009 and, as of today (August 8, 2011) has close to 300,000 fans. And, as you may expect, 300,000 voices on the internet can be both a blessing and a curse for a huge brand like Nissan

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Blake Griffin to auction dunked-over Kia Optima on AutoTrader.com [w/video]

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Filed under: Sedan , Auctions , Videos , Kia , Celebrities Blake Griffin goes airborne over a 2011 Kia Optima – Click above to watch video after the jump Mixed opinions arise when discussing Blake Griffin’s over-car dunk at the 2011 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Regardless, it got people talking and the 2011 Kia Optima played a major role in the jam. Kia turned Griffin’s hop into a commercial, and now Griffin is again using that same Optima for another good move; one that will benefit cancer research organization Stand Up to Cancer. With the help of AutoTrader.com , Blake Griffin will auction off the car that helped him win the 2011 Dunk Contest title.

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AutoTrader is filled with fast machines, some might even call them furious

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Filed under: Car Buying What happens to former movie cars? If they weren’t turned into a balled-up hunk during the on-screen action then they’ll most likely find their way to a sales lot. A good place to find vehicles for sale is AutoTrader.com , so it’s no surprise that a few star cars have found a home on site’s servers.

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SEMA 2010: Fireball Tim’s Redster is a crowd favorite

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Filed under: Aftermarket , SEMA Show , Classics , Truck Fireball Tim’s Redster – Click above for high-res image gallery We were fortunate enough to be able to beat back the crowds around Fireball Tim Lawrence’s Redster just long enough to snap a few shots from the show floor. Auto Trader Classic rolled out both the 1951 Chevrolet 3100 and Fireball himself for the event. Throw in the five massive Sony touchscreens nestled in the pinstriped pickup’s bed and you’ve got a recipe for one very packed booth. With a tasty small-block V8 nestled under the hood and a Nano Nitrous set up, this machine should have no trouble putting a dent in the space-time continuum should the driver decide to get familiar with the accelerator.

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Kelley Blue Book on the auction block?

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Filed under: Etc. Kelley Blue Book has been arming car buyers and sellers with vehicle pricing information since 1926, but the Financial Times claims that the privately owned company is looking to sell, with wo sources familiar with the matter saying KBB has hired a bank to handle the sale. Interested in buying?

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AutoTrader Classics unveils Fireball Tim’s 1951 Chevy 3100 "Redster" ahead of SEMA

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Filed under: SEMA Show , Classics , Hybrid , Performance , Truck , Marketing/Advertising , Technology , Chevrolet , Celebrities , Specialty The Redster by Fireball Tim Lawrence – Click above for high-res image gallery Any time Hollywood’s current go-to car guy, Fireball Tim Lawrence , is involved in a project, you know it’s going to be a rolling masterpiece. So when AutoTrader Classic invited us to see Fireball’s latest creation ahead of its public debut at the SEMA show in November, we jumped at the chance. Make the jump for yourself to get up close and personal with The Redster. Gallery: Fireball Tim’s Redster Unveiling Photos copyright (C)2010 Frank Filipponio / AOL Continue reading AutoTrader Classics unveils Fireball Tim’s 1951 Chevy 3100 “Redster” ahead of SEMA AutoTrader Classics unveils Fireball Tim’s 1951 Chevy 3100 “Redster” ahead of SEMA originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:01:00 EST

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