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29/10/2011 | By: Amy Tokic

Winter is coming – is your car ready? If you need a new set of windshield wipers to keep the snow from obscuring your view, now’s the time to pick some up, as Teflon has just announced a contest that could win you a trip to see a NASCAR race.

The contest, which is on now until November 30, gives you the chance to win an all-expenses-paid NASCAR 2012 weekend. It also includes VIP pit passes and the chance to meet Jeff Gordon.

In addition to the sweepstakes, Teflon is also running a special promotion on its windshield wipers. You can purchase Teflon SHIELD wiper blades at Advance Auto Parts stores for a special discounted price (buy one, get 50 percent off the second one), and a portion of the sale will be donated to the Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation. You save money and you get to help a good cause – it’s a win-win situation.

To enter the contest, just fill out the form found on the Teflon NASCAR sweepstakes page.

13/10/2011 | By: Amy Tokic

If you feel the need for speed, you could win a new 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S.

To celebrate the upcoming release of Need for Speed: The Run, Electronic Arts is giving gamers a little incentive to join the game’s site. You don’t need to buy or pre-order the game to enter. All you have to do is sign up and fill out a few personal deets, and you’re in the running. If you already have an account registered with the site, all you have to do is login.

The contest is only open to people living in the US, Canada and UK, and there are some other restrictions listed in the fine print, but if you’re qualified to enter, what do you have to lose? You can enter of the Need for Speed: The Run contest site. And if you needed extra incentive to enter the contest, you can watch the sweepstakes video after the jump.

[Source: WorldCarFans]

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05/10/2011 | By: Amy Tokic

Is it time to pick up a new set of tires for your vehicle? Wouldn’t you rather win a set than have to buy four new tires? Here’s your chance – Toyo Tires is giving away a set of tires every week for the next 17 weeks, as well as the grand prize of a Dodge Durango.

Just by entering the contest, you could win a set of Toyo Tires or you could be driving off into the sunset in a brand new, custom 2011 Dodge Durango Heat Edition 4X4 that comes complete with 22” Toyo Proxes STII Tires on 22” Savini Forged SV28C wheels, T-Rex 4-piece flat black mesh grill, Magnaflow exhaust system, upgraded Alpine Audio Entertainment System and black leather interior with blue stitching.

It’s easy to enter – just go to the Toyo Tires Contest Page, fill out the entry form below and hit submit. While you’re there check out the complete line of Toyo Tires, or like them on Facebook to see exclusive photos and video. The contest is going on now so don’t wait too long to enter.

25/08/2011 | By: Amy Tokic

Infiniti is at your service… with a sweepstakes that could have you driving away a new car.

The Infiniti At Your Service Sweepstakes gives you the chance to win the grand prize of an Infiniti M, G Convertible or FX. Your prize also comes with a two-year Infiniti ELITE Maintenance Vehicle Service Plan. Don’t feel too bad if you don’t win the grand prize. You could be packing your bags after you win a VIP trip for two to a Formula One race in Australia, Britain, Canada, Monaco or Spain. Or you could win one of 200 instant prizes of two-year Infiniti ELITE Maintenance Vehicle Service Plans.

To enter, you need to complete service at your participating Infiniti retailer between now and September 30, 2011. You’ll receive a PIN code or VIN – just enter this number on the site before October 31, 2011. Verify and submit your personal information and you’re entered to win.

To find out more about this contest or to enter, visit Infiniti’s At Your Service Sweepstake’s page.

16/03/2011 | By: Huw Evans

General Motors has announced that it will be having a car giveaway sweepstakes through its OnStar division. From March 15 until May 31, if you have access to an OnStar equipped vehicle (that’s right, you don’t even need to be a subscriber), you can enter the contest, simply by pushing the OnStar button.

Once the sweepstakes has ended, GM will then select 10 winners, who will each be awarded a brand new Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick or GMC car or truck of their choosing.

Everything the company builds for sale in the US (apart from the Chevy Volt) is included in the sweepstakes contest, from the Buick Regal and GMC Terrain, to the Chevy Corvette ZR1 and Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon.

So if you’re interested and fancy winning a new GM car; get pressing now!

[Source: Autoblog]

17/08/2010 | By: Jason Siu

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The Universal Technical Institute (UTI) has teamed up with Tjin Edition to design a one-of-a-kind 2011 Ford Fiesta that will debut at SEMA 2010. Best of all, the Ford Fiesta will be built as a giveaway in a sweepstakes that opens up on November 2nd, 2010, the first day of SEMA.

Not many details have been revealed about the project, but given Tjin Edition’s past history we’re anticipating that it’ll be a killer car. Prior to be given away, it’ll tour numerous UTI campuses and other automotive events, showing off what can be done with a little creativity and experience.

Several partners are already on board with the project giving us a good idea of what the car will look like. Peeking underneath the car cover in the render is clearly a site of wheels from FIVE:AD with Air Lift Suspension ensuring the car has the profile it needs no matter the situation. Baer brakes will be peeking between the spokes while Yokohama tires will be wrapping the wheels. Exterior goodies will be coming from DuPont paint, 3dCarbon and StreetGlow while interior will receive goods from Trent’s Trick Upholstery, Autometer, Status Racing, Image Dynamics and Scosche. Performance looks to be contributed by MagnaFlow, SPEC and Nitrous Express.

Official press release available after the break.

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04/08/2010 | By: Jason Siu

Got a couple of minutes to spare while you’re sitting in your cubical wondering when your work day is going to end? Head on over to Denso’s Dare to Dream Sweepstakes for your chance to win $25,000!

There isn’t really any catch to this. Simply fill out a quick form for Denso to collect some marketing data and you’ll have a chance to win the prize. It’s open until September 30th, and a winner will be chosen on or around October 15th (which just so happens to be AutoGuide Editor-in-Chief Colum Wood’s B-Day…. hint, hint). They’ll be presented with the cash prize on PowerBlock TV by a DENSO representative.

So have at it and check out the official press release available after the break.

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02/07/2010 | By: Huw Evans

In the recent past, Ford has teamed up with country music star Toby Keith for special truck promotions and is now doing it again. The 2011 Super Duty has been generating quite a bit of buzz since it’s introduction and now, Ford, in conjunction with Toby will be giving one of the trucks away as part of their American Ride Sweepstakes.

The contest is open to residents of the lower 48th and the District of Columbia who are at least 21 years of age at the time of the competition. Besides the truck, the winner will also receive as part of the prize; a full weekend on the road with Toby including transportation to and from the airport, exclusive use of their very own tour bus, plus all meals and exclusive back stage access.

The prize is in conjunction with Keith’s latest American Ride tour, supported by fellow country star Trace Adkins, that began in Holmdel, New Jersey on June 19th. The tour will take in concerts in Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Philadelphia and Washington D.C. and other cities across the US.

“We’re proud to have partnered with Toby Keith and to have the opportunity to award one lucky winner the chance of a lifetime,” declared Ford spokesman Kevin Schebil.

Hit the link below to enter for your chance to win the new 2011 Ford Super Duty.

[Source: Ford Motor Company]