Win Tickets to the 2017 Detroit Auto Show

[Disclosure: SheBuysCars has partnered with the Detroit Auto Show, Hyundai and DriveUsingSteel to promote the Detroit Auto Show & host this giveaway] 

A Geek Daddy had the great experience of being able to attend the Press Preview Days of this year's Detroit North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) to help She Buys Cars share news and highlights from the event.  SheBuysCars is a community of online automobile writers working collectively to provide information designed to empower women as owners and buyers of cars, help them become more thoughtful about their vehicles capabilities and functionality and to foster a closer relationship between auto manufacturers and female customers.  I really appreciate that She Buys Cars believed A Geek Daddy's perspective would be a valuable contribution to their coverage of NAIAS 2017.

In addition to being able to get a close-up look at cars and trucks from a large selection of domestic and international automotive brands on the show floor and attend press conferences unveiling  new vehicles, A Geek Daddy also had the chance to participate in some unique opportunities.  Hyundai and Genesis gave us access to top executives and provided guided tours of their exhibits.  Hyundai is focusing on electric and flex fueled cars with its new IONIQ and also has an autonomous version on display (self-driving cars are the hot topic at this year's NAIAS).  Genesis' G90 and G80 cars demonstrated they can provide a luxurious ride at a more affordable price than some of the other premium brands in the automotive marketplace.

The folks from the Steel Market Development Institute also took some time to educate the She Buys Cars contingent at the auto show about the importance of steel to the automotive industry.  Just as vehicles have become more technologically advanced so has the steel that helps build the cars and trucks we drive in evolved.  Did you know there are now more than 200 grades of steel available to provide manufactures the flexibility and dependability in materials they need to meet today's fuel efficiency and safety standards?  Plus steel is one of the most recyclable components in vehicles which provides a number of positive environmental benefits.

After having checked out the 2017 Detroit Auto Show for myself, I want to help some of you have the chance to enjoy attending the show as well.  As part of A Geek Daddy's involvement with She Buys Cars, we're co-hosting a Detroit Auto Show ticket giveaway. If you’d like to attend NAIAS, enter below for your chance to win a pair of tickets compliments of Hyundai, DriveUsingSteel and the Detroit Auto Show (see contest rules below too). 10 lucky winners will receive a pair of tickets to the show and one lucky winner will also win a $150 gift card.

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Contest rules: Entries must be completed by 12:45PM ET, January 13, 2017. Contest open only to US and Canada residents; no purchase necessary; winners will be notified by email by January 14, 2017. Winners MUST pick up tickets in person at the Detroit Auto Show, Cobo Center, 1 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226, between January 14, 2017 and January 22, 2017. Winners may be asked to provide identification to receive their prize. Prize value $26 per prize, not exchangeable or cash or other prizes. Grand prize value is $176; grand prize MUST be picked up at Cobo Center and winner will be asked to provide identification. A total of 10 pairs of tickets will be awarded and a total of 1 grand prize will be awarded.  

One of my favorite aspects of the Detroit Auto Show is the variety of race cars on display.  Racing vehicles on display included the 2016 24 Hours of Le Mans sports car race and Red Bull Global Rallycross winners, an NHRA dragster, a Toyota NASCAR race car and Verizon indycars.  Of course there are also plenty of other vehicles on display as well including concept models, luxury brands, and cars, trucks and minivans that are designed for the average family to drive around in.  What would you most be interested in seeing if you won some tickets to go to the Detroit Auto Show?

Hyundai exhibit at Detroit Auto Show is place to be

** This post was sponsored by She Buys Cars & Hyundai **

There are a lot of dazzling and glitzy vehicles on display at Cobo Center in downtown Detroit for the 2017 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). If you are looking to expand your visit beyond just looking at the cars and trucks being showcased, you'll want to make sure to swing by Hyundai's exhibit which has some fun experiences to participate in.  Compete for prizes in a mock game show,  race a Hyundai concept car in a video game or check out the NFL themed activities taking place at the exhibit.  Current Hyundai vehicle owner can also take advantage of nice lounge where you can get off your feet and relax for awhile which is something to appreciate as you'll be doing a lot of walking if you want to see everything being displayed at the auto show.

The Hyundai Swag Competition will have auto show attendees participate in a mock game show taking place at the exhibit for a chance to win some great prizes.  You might want to peruse the HyundaiUSA website if you are interested in competing just in case they ask some trivia questions.  Registration for this contest is first come, first serve with it being limited to 26 contestants per day so you may want to make Hyundai the first stop of your Detroit Auto Show visit.

Test your racing skills as you drive the Hyundai N 2025 concept car during a game of Playstation's Gran Turismo 6.  Players don't use a video game controller to maneuver though, you actually climb into a game-pod that provides gas and brake pedals plus a steering wheel to simulate your racing around a track.  All ages are welcome to participate in the Hyundai Racing Challenge.  Can you achieve the best lap time and earn the #1 spot on the leader board?

Hyundai is an official sponsor of the NFL and they're showing off their ideal football tailgating mobile.  Look in the trunk and you'll find it full of blue miniature footballs.  Correctly guess the number of balls to win some prizes from the National Football League.  You can also play some Madden football while visiting the Hyundai exhibit.

 It is an auto show so of course Hyundai has cars on display for consumers to look over and knowledgeable staff on hand to answer any questions people may have.  One of the models Hyundai is highlighting during the NAIAS is its new IONIQ which is world's first vehicle platform to provide three different electrified powertrain options -- electric / hybrid / plug-in hybrid.  A car's powertrain is the mechanism that transmits the drive from the engine of a vehicle to its axle -- in other words what allows a vehicle to get up and go  .The electric option it completely fueled by battery power.  Hybrids still run on gasoline but utilize battery power to increase the vehicle's fuel efficiency.  A plug-in  hybrid allows the vehicle to be powered just by batteries or alternatively the driver can also utilize the hybrid option use gasoline as fuel as well.  Plus in addition to these three varieties of powertrains, Hyundai is also utilizing the IONIQ as the model for the autonomous vehicle it is developing (self-driving cars are the hot topic at this year's NAIAS).  The IONIQ is the  future of Hyundai and it is on display at NAIAS.

Also take a look at the popular Sonata while you are at the Hyundai exhibit which offers a plug-in hybrid  model as well.  These cars provide the fuel savings of a battery powered electric car with the peace of mind of being able to utilize gasoline when you need to flexibility to drive longer distances so not to be totally dependent on its plug-in charging.  Sonata Plug-in Hybrid's lithium-ion polymer battery pack has the largest capacity of any midsize hybrid sedan with a class-leading all-electric range of approximately 27 miles and an estimated range of 590 miles in its gas/battery hybrid mode.

In addition to visiting the Detroit Auto Show for more information about what Hyundai has to offer consumers, please visit SheBuysCars.com.  This informative website has a section filled with information, news, and reviews of Hyundai's products. SheBuysCars is a community of online automobile writers working collectively to provide information designed to empower women as owners and buyers of cars, help them become more thoughtful about their vehicles capabilities and functionality and to foster a closer relationship between auto manufacturers and female customers.  A Geek Daddy had the great experience of being able to attend the Press Preview Days of this year's  North American International Auto Show to help She Buys Cars share news and highlights from the event.  I'm appreciative that She Buys Cars believed A Geek Daddy's perspective would be a valuable contribution to their coverage of NAIAS 2017 and encourage you to check out their website and social media channels.

Super Sunday 2013

It's SUPER SUNDAY and my family is prepped and ready to spend this evening couchgating as we enjoy lots of junk food, watching the big game, and of course all the commercials that air during it.  One of my favorite all-time Super Bowl commercials was the one a few years ago where the shark thinks a swimmer is a hostess cupcake.  Out of nowhere that commercial will pop into my head to give me a chuckle and a smile!

This year's commercials air time is priced at $3.8 million for a :30 second ad so you'd hope they would all be as memorable as THE SHARK! Here are a few sneak peeks of what is airing this evening...what do you think? WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD - Don't watch if you want to be surprised while watching the game!

HYUNDAI's "Epic Play Date" does a GREAT job of portraying an average day in the Geek Daddy's household:

Hyundai is actually going out this year with a BIG investment in this year's Super Bowl having 4 ads which are all really good!

KIA stole my ANSWER in this commercial - "Space Babies!"

This SPEEDSTICK commercial made me chuckle

VW's gotten a little heat about this commercial that portrays white Midwestern guys as Jamaicans

But Sandals Resorts has come back with their own spoof of VW ribbing Germans (not airing on tv):

Well than there is GoDaddy web services ... well what can I say :-)

Big Bang Theory's Katie Cuoco gets some exposure with appearances in 2 commercials - one for PRICELINE & one for TOYOTA

Got MILK? The Rock makes an appearance too!

The Clydesdale horses have become a mainstay of the Super Bowl ads and are back.  This year Budweiser is also featuring a twitter contest tied to the commercial where you can name the baby clydesdal

Wouldn't be a Super Bowl without COKE & PEPSI duking it out during the commercial breaks:

FIAT has also invested heavily in this year's Super Bowl with 5 spots working to leverage there controlling stake in Chrysler to introduce their models here in the USA.  The spots all have a bringing Italian culture to America theme.  Sorry I couldn't find any spots from Chrysler, Ford or GM to review & post but I'm sure we will see a few tonight!

Last but not least ... here are some trailers that will be airing during the game from some of the blockbusters that I know I really want to see at the movie theater this year: Iron Man 3, Star Trek, The Lone Ranger & OZ the Great and Powerful.

The OZ spot is just a teaser and you'll have to watch the game to see the real spot!

Watch these spots now and share your thoughts about them in the comment section below or come back after the Big Game and share your opinions with us on what you thought were the best ads of the night.