Many people hire a limousine because they want to feel exotic and exceptional when traveling to a certain event. But for those people who think that a typical black stretch limo is too stale and humdrum, we present 10 alternative limousines which are guaranteed to turn heads.

1. Ferrari Modena 360 Stretch Limo  This is for the person who has always wanted to cruise in a Ferrari with six of his closest friends. But beware: you'll be tempted to ditch the limo driver and slide behind the wheel yourself! We can’t imagine what the total value of this baby is … or how much auto insurance on it must cost.
2. Audi R8 Limo  This is the newest addition into the nontraditional limousine family. It combines red interior seating and gull-wing doors with all of the style and pizzazz that you expect from an Audi.
3. Pink Hummer Stretch Limo  Hummer limousines have practically jumped the shark, but some versions are targeting partiers with particular tastes. This pink limo has space-age interior comforts which cater to the upscale, thrill-seeking female.
4. Mercedes "Junk" Limo  In some circles, "junk chic" is quite popular. The owner of this limousine evidently likes this type of art, so he took parts from 40 different cars and affixed them to a Mercedes-Benz 300TD Limo to produce the 3.75-ton monstrosity you see here.
5. Redneck Limo  What do you get when you cross a flatbed truck chassis, a pickup truck bed and camper shell, and several Suburban doors? The perfect vehicle to cruise dirt roads, tailgate at the NASCAR race, or make a quick run to the 7-11 for smokes and moon pies.
6. Monster Truck Limo  This is what happens when you pump a Ford F350 full of steroids. It's arguably the tallest limousine in the world at 11 feet high, so it could conceivably drive over a traffic jam to get you to your destination.
7. Tank Limo  This vehicle could literally crush its competition, (although its weaponry has been removed, so blasting through traffic is not an option). The tank's military interior has been stripped out and replaced with a bar, refrigerator, and DVD player - along with seating for eight plus a trio of operators.
8. Boeing 727 Limo  If you can't rent a party plane, then this is the next best thing! This massive (but wingless) vehicle seats up to 50 people and features a dance floor, fireplace, fog machine, ceiling mirrors, and bed, in addition to the standard limo accoutrements.
9. Stretch Harley Limo  Who needs a moon roof when you have a motorcycle? This 1998 Harley Davidson has been lengthened to seat seven "Harley Honeys" instead of just one - so you can bring the whole party with you to the biker bar.
10. World's Longest Limo  The Guinness Book of World Records measured this limousine at an even 100 feet in length! It comes equipped with a swimming pool and spa, sun deck, king-sized bed, and a helipad (yes, a helipad) - but it may be a bit difficult to parallel park.

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It's Super Bowl time again, and you know what that means… a great football game awesome commercials!

Unfortunately, most of the memorable ads shill products like beer, soft drinks, and snacks. And most of the car commercials which air during the big game are your typical car-driving-on-winding-road spots -- in other words… BOR-ing!

Thankfully, there have been a few Super Bowl TV commercials involving cars over the years which have bucked that trend -- and have actually produced some unforgettable ads! Here are five of them.

1. Ad: "Punch Dub Days"

Automaker: Volkswagen

Year: 2010

Punch Dub Days

You remember that game that you played as a kid, when you used to punch your brother/sister/friend/parent on the arm every time you saw a Volkswagen Beetle? This commercial tried to revive that trend by portraying people punching each other whenever any one of VW's new models passed by. But in this spot, the final punch is the best one.

2. Ad: "The Chase"

Automaker: Audi

Year: 2009

The Chase

Though their looks have evolved over the years, car chases in movies have always been a crowd favorite (although, probably not a favorite of the auto insurance industry). So who better than Jason Statham, star of the "Transporter" films, to appear in a TV ad driving different Audi models in car chases through various time periods. Of course, many Statham fans were so mesmerized that they had no idea what product he was promoting.

3. Ad: "The Godfather"

Automaker: Audi

Year: 2008

The Godfather

Like many fantastic TV commercials, this one spoofs a famous movie scene in order to make its point. In the tradition of "The Godfather," an old man wakes up in his fancy bed to learn that he's not alone in it. But instead of finding a horse's head under the covers, he discovers the grille of a Rolls Royce. The idea was to tout Audi as putting "old luxury" on notice - but many viewers were too busy laughing to pick up on that theme.

4. Ad: "Grand Theft Coke"

Automaker Company: Coca-Cola

Year: 2007

Grand Theft Coke

No, this ad doesn't promote a car company, but it is very much car-related. Coca-Cola created a commercial which revolves around a character that resembled the hero in the popular video game "Grand Theft Auto." But instead of creating mayhem, the Coke-drinking protagonist effortlessly makes the world better -- and also manages to choreograph a fabulous closing dance number.

5. Ad: "Pigeons"

Automaker: Nissan

Year: 1997

Pigeons

This spot might be the most clever of them all -- pitting a new Nissan Maxima against those scourges of the skies. Except the pigeons are well-organized and swoop down in military formation to befoul the world below them (and aided by a catchy "Top Gun" soundtrack). The pigeon leader -- voiced by "Cheers'" John Ratzenberger -- steals the show by meeting a horrifying, yet satisfying, demise.

by Chris Martin

The New England Patriots and the New York Giants are set to square off Sunday in Super Bowl XLVI. Most of the attention centers around the game itself, but there are actually dozens of events that take place in and around the host city during the two weeks prior to the contest. And since the 2012 Super Bowl will be the first big game ever played in Indianapolis, the city is taking the opportunity to combine football with another sport that has made Indy famous: auto racing.

As a result, Indianapolis has partnered with the National Football League and Indy Racing Experience to achieve something that has never been done before for the Super Bowl. The 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee has commissioned the creation of 33 "Super Cars" which were unveiled on Friday, January 27 in downtown Indianapolis. These vehicles are Formula 1 race cars, each of which has been decorated in the colors and logos of one of the NFL's 32 teams - plus another car that has been emblazoned with the Super Bowl XLVI logo and colors.

Cars! Cars! Cars!

These Super Cars were on display last weekend at the same downtown site, and were then moved en masse to the International Motor Speedway on Tuesday. But each of these vehicles will be transported to a different location for display starting Thursday and running through Super Bowl Sunday.

Some of the cars will be shown in other cities in Indiana, such as Anderson, Fishers, Greenwood, Greenfield, Carmel, Noblesville, Columbus, Bloomington, Plainfield, Muncie, Lafayette, Shelbyville, and Zionsville. Others will be stationed at landmarks within Indianapolis itself, such as the Indianapolis Children's Museum, the Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indianapolis International Airport, Dallara IndyCar Factory, and City Market - as well as malls and other gathering places. One car will remain at the speedway, but the Super Bowl XLVI car and the two cars representing the New York Giants and the New England Patriots will be on display at the Super Bowl Village. (The full list can be found here.)

In addition, the Super Bowl Host Committee will be partnering with Foursquare, the popular smartphone app, in conjunction with the Super Cars. The app will allow fans to "check in" at the Super Car locations and receive additional rewards and prizes. This will also give fans a chance to explore different areas of the Indianapolis metro area to view each car and get their picture taken alongside them.

Not everyone can go to the Super Bowl game itself. But the Super Cars allow Indianapolis residents and sports fans without game tickets to enjoy the pageantry and color of Super Bowl XLVI -- Indy style.