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What is your favourite "slogan" for a car manufacturer?

Hi all. There have been some very memorable "slogans" or "phrases" used by various auto manufacturers for advertising. Examples that stick in my mind in recent history include;

Lexus. The relentless pursuit of perfection.

Audi. Never follow.

Mercedes Benz. Engineered like no other.

BMW. The ultimate driving machine.

What's your favourite? And please add to this very short list if you know of anymore, as I know there are so many more that escapes me right now.
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Re: What is your favourite "slogan" for a car manufacturer?

Not my favorite but

Audi - vorsprung durch tecknique
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Re: What is your favourite "slogan" for a car manufacturer?

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Not my favorite but

Audi - vorsprung durch tecknique
Vorsprung durch Technik

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Vorsprung durch Technik

damn you you german dude At least I spreak better swedish than you
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Re: What is your favourite "slogan" for a car manufacturer?

Cool ones...

VW - Driver's Wanted

MB - Die Zukunft des Automobils

BMW - Freude am Fahren




Some lame ones...

Mitsubishi - Creating Together

Ford - Besser ankommen

Opel - Frisches Denken
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damn you you german dude At least I spreak better swedish than you
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Re: What is your favourite "slogan" for a car manufacturer?

Jaguar - Unleash a Jaguar

Rover - A Class Of Its Own.

Mercedes - Engineered to move the human spirit

FIAT - Driven by passion. FIAT

Subaru - Subaru. Think. Feel. Drive.

Ford - Have you driven a Ford lately?

Hyundai - Prepare to want one

Kia - Kia. The Power to Surprise

Porsche - Porsche, There is No Substitute

Cadillac - Standard of the World

Buick - Buick. The spirit of American style

SAAB - Saab. Move your mind

Lincoln - What a Luxury Car Should Be
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VW - It's time

Maserati - Excellence through passion
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Audi or Toyota.
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Re: What is your favourite "slogan" for a car manufacturer?

Pagani's: "A complex search for simple solutions"

Good thread btw!
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