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Road trip with twist

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Posted on 14 November, 2025
Road trip with twist

A decade-old Fiat advert may be as appropriate for some today as it was back then as it shows a woman getting frustrated with her partner, who spends their entire road trip staring at his devices rather than taking in the sights.

The commercial was screened in the United States during the 2015 Super Bowl to remind people road trips should be about connection, not distractions.

While the woman is enthralled at the scenery around them during their journey in a Fiat 500L through cities and stunning landscapes, he remains completely focused on the small screens he is carrying.

Fed up with his failure to share the special moments of their travels, the advert takes a surprise twist when the woman decides to take action.

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