Heineken is collaborating with another creative collective as part of its ongoing #Heineken100 program to celebrate “Man of the World” from the brand’s international marketing effort. This time, one of the world’s leading brewers is teaming up with Japanese clothing brand NEIGHBORHOOD for a denim project that unites both brands’ ethos and style.

Toyota is launching a new campaign, “TeenDrive365,” to encourage parents to discuss dangers of distracting while driving with their kids who are young drivers. Today, distracted driving is one of the leading causes of death for teenagers. The US National Security Council estimates there have been 900,000+ car accidents so far in 2013 that were caused by drivers who were using their cellphones. While car brands constantly remind of the danger of texting and driving, it is parents who should explain kids how to behave behind the wheel.

TeenDrive365, Toyota’s biggest effort centered on the teen driving safety so far, encompasses all types of ad content, from print, radio, display and online ads to sponsored content on Twitter and Facebook and a digital hub, it’s key communication platform. The new effort, developed by the ad agency 360i, is focusing on the notion that the first year teenagers get their driver’s license is the most dangerous one in their lives. 

Gap is rolling out the holiday extension of its “Back to Blue” campaign launched earlier this fall. The Xmas push taglined “Make Love,” is all about returning to the things that matter most in our lives—genuine love, respect, compassion, admiration and caring. The new U.S. campaign, starring cultural icons and activists, encompasses prints and outdoor ads, direct mail, social and cinema ads as well as new digital content unveiled on a daily basis.

MINI, an auto brand with British roots, is unveiling its latest model range that marks a profound change in the car’s appearance and technology. The new MINI is 10 cm longer, 4 cm wider and 7 mm taller than the previous version, and it has also got a longer wheelbase of 2,8 cm. While growing bigger in terms of physical dimensions, the car has also evolved technically, featuring new controller devices, futuristic display designs and more.

Ford Motor Company and The Coca-Cola Company have collaborated to design a car with sustainability in mind. Together they have presented the first-ever vehicle with the interiors that feature fabric made of the same renewable materials that are used to make Coca-Cola’s PlantBottles. This is the first time the technology behind the Coca-Cola plant-based PET plastic bottle was leveraged to create something not in the packaging field.

Google is entering the winter holiday season with travelling Winter Wonderlabs that are now opening across the USA. These pop-up venues work both as product displays and as creative spaces, inviting consumers to explore the Google’s product from various perspectives. Designed as giant Snow Globes, the venues evoke the festive spirit and provide a deeper insight into a variety of gadgets the tech powerhouse is here to offer.

Patagonia is now enabling its consumers not only to wear sustainable apparel, but to drink organic beer as well. The 40-year old outdoor clothing brand, known for its eco-focused ethos, has partnered with the New Belgium Brewing company to craft a limited-edition organic lager, California Route. Patagonia has been deeply engaged in the development of the common-style 5.5% ABV beer that is the first drinkable product created by and in collaboration with an outdoor gear brand.