Neon Trees, the alt pop band from Provo, Utah, makes a cameo appearance in a just released Buick Verano commercial. The commercial, which promotes the Pandora streaming music feature in the Verano, shows the band launching in to "Everybody Talks", the first single from the band's soon to be released second album Picture Show.
The commercial, shot in January in the Old Town section of Monrovia, California, humorously shows the band on their tour bus along with other buses filled with Pandora "selections".
Picture Show is scheduled to be released on April 17th. With a limited number of tickets available for two pre-release shows, a lucky few will get to see Neon Trees perform at the legendary Troubadour in Los Angeles and The Bowery Ballroom in New York. Both shows apparently sold out within hours of tickets going on sale yesterday.
Pricing for GM's all new luxury compact Buick Verano starts at $23,470, for the base 2.4-liter model with 180 hp, a six-speed automatic transmission and 18-inch wheels. The Convenience Group adds features like a six-way power driver's seat, rear park assist and heated side mirrors. The top of the line model comes with Leather Group trim, which includes heated seats, keyless entry and push-button start, plus a Bose audio system.
UPDATE: Buick has released a video of Neon Trees performing the full version of "Everybody Talks" while filming the all new Buick Verano spot from their tour bus. Enjoy!
It's time for the Utah International Auto Expo - beginning tomorrow at the South Towne Exposition Center in Sandy, Utah. The Auto Expo is billed as the "largest new car display in the intermountain area." It's a great opportunity to see lots of 2012 model cars, trucks, SUVs and hybrids all in one location and, perhaps even more fun, to get a sneak peek at several pre-production 2013 models on display at the show. If you'd like to do more than just look, Ford, Chevrolet, Buick and GMC will all have vehicles on site and available for you to take on a test drive.
Craig Bickmore, Executive Director of New Car Dealers of Utah, the association that owns and operates the show each year, says "this event tops anything we've offered in the past."
The million dollar Exotic Display promises to be a popular area of the Expo. Exotic vehicles on display will include an exclusive Ferrari V12 and the much anticipated Ferrari FF as well as the Maserati Gran Turismo MC and Maserati Quattroporte. I'm especially looking forward to getting a look at the all-new Fisker Karma being showcased by Fisker of Salt Lake.
Jeep is pulling out all the stops with a huge interactive experience called Camp Jeep. The Camp Jeep interactive test track will allow you to experience a Jeep's on and off road capabilities with a professional 4x4 driver at the wheel and among other things allow you to feel the Jeep's abilities going up the 18 foot, 35 degree Jeep Mountain.
It sounds like you will want to bring the kids with lots available for them to do. Children 12 and under will be admitted free on Sunday (Kid's Day) and Monday (Family Day) with a paying adult. Next to the much anticipated Camp Jeep experience, kid-sized Jeeps will be available for children to drive and Jeep is providing a 25 foot climbing wall for kids to climb while waiting for their turn in a Jeep.
Two dollar discount coupons are available from area McDonald's restaurants and for every $2 coupon redeemed the Auto Expo will donate $1 to Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Intermountain Area.
Picture Show is scheduled to be released on April 17th. With a limited number of tickets available for two pre-release shows, a lucky few will get to see Neon Trees perform at the legendary Troubadour in Los Angeles and The Bowery Ballroom in New York. Both shows apparently sold out within hours of tickets going on sale yesterday. 
