Ford Australia looks back into the past to show that many revolutionary inventions did not receive due recognition immediately. Yet, this fact never stopped the inventors and early-adopters and they did pursue their worthy dreams. The new promotion “Believers” puts Ford’s EcoBoost energy-saving engine on the same line with helicopters, mobile phones and encourages mindful drivers to turn to this groundbreaking solution, no matter what doubters say.

IKEA Australia builds its new campaign on the “always say yes” philosophy. The retailer is encouraging Aussies to adopt a positive attitude for the year of 2013 (at least) and just let good things enter their lives. The new campaign, developed by The Monkeys, Sydney (the agency behind the hilarious “Have a Gö” promotion), is already launching on TV and in digital (including the heavy presence on the brand’s official Facebook page throughout the year).

Ahead summer in Australia, Fanta launches a new campaign entitled Unbottle the Fun to tap into the happiness and joy the hot holiday season brings. Coca-Cola’s brand is going to challenge Aussies teenagers with a series of fun-packed “Funstigator” missions through December 31. The promotion is centered around the new app, which can be found either on the brand’s Facebook page or be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

Volkswagen Australia collaborated with DDB Sydney to develop a campaign supporting the launch of the Volkswagen up! model on the local market. The promotion revolves around the theme of feeling big while being small. The new car is said to be equipped with all the technologies ensuring quality, safety and drivability drivers could find in larger cars. The strapline “feels nothing like a small car” highlights the idea that small products can deliver performance similar to bigger cars—“Good things come in small packages.”

Renault is going to give a Renault Mégane Hatch Diesel vehicle to an Australian, who manages to find the car on a virtual map of the country. To celebrate the new 0% finance rate on selected models in Australia through December 16, the brand has launched “Zero In,” an online-game, which is supported by a massive campaign including TV, DM, print and outdoor promotional elements.