VIDEO: Brett Michaels Stars in Nissan NV 'Tough Love' Campaign

Shake, rattle and roll! From undergoing endless salt sprays to being shakin' all about on a machine that emulates the worst possible road conditions, the new Nissan NV Cargo, NV Passenger and NV200 Compact Van have been put through their paces in a series of brutal durability assessments at Nissan's Arizona testing grounds. In the company's latest promotional campaign, which calls attention to the 6,600-plus tests endured by Nissan's commercial lineup, Brett Michaels takes a leading role as narrator and, in the flagship ad, he even serenades the NV with a remake of the classic Lionel…

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Rock & Roll Paint-A-Thon: Volunteer or Apply for Service

If you or someone you know is over the age of 60, disabled or a veteran who owns a one-story home in need of exterior painting, you can apply for free fall maintenance through the Rock & Roll Paint-A-Thon program managed by Rebuilding Together, a Valley-based nonprofit that's been revitalizing neighborhoods throughout the metro area since 1991. Applications are not only accepted from homeowners, but also from relatives, friends, caregivers and social workers who know someone in need. Rebuilding Together is also looking for volunteers to assist with the next round of house paintings that will take place on Oct…

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G-Force Test: Roller Coaster VS Racecar

Two up-and-coming NISMO drivers, Mark Shulzhitskiy and Jann Mardenborough, recently headed to a theme park to find out how much G-force roller coasters pull compared to racecars. It was a fun and educational trip - though mostly fun! Jann admitted being a bit afraid of heights and Mark had actually never been on a large roller coaster in his life. Check out video to see what ensued!

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Nissan's Spectacular Video Game Concept Car Comes to Life

Nissan has transformed the virtual into reality with Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo, a supercar which debuted for the first time at the four-day Goodwood Festival of Speed. As one of the most celebrated car and racing shows in the world, it was the perfect place for Nissan to unveil the 3D incarnation of its eye-catching video game concept.

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Man's Attempt at Longest Jump Goes Horribly Wrong

GoPro cameras captured this insane video of a car crash unlike anything you've ever seen. When Guerlain Chicherit attempted to break a Guinness World Record for longest jump, he knew there was a chance he might not make it, but we're guessing he never expected this.

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31st Annual All American Festival will Light Up Peoria Sky

Every year on Independence Day, the Peoria Sports Complex holds an amazing fireworks display and fun night of entertainment with live performances on several stages, a kids' activity area, concessions and other family friendly activities. On Friday, July 4, 2014, the tradition continues, so make sure you mark your calendars and get the family ready for an illuminating evening of all-American fun! Read more for details.

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Young Frankenstein Musical Comes to Peoria

If you enjoyed the 1974 film which featured Gene Wilder, then Mel Brooks' stage adaption of "Young Frankenstein" will leave you in stitches! The comical horror-movie parody opens at the Arizona Broadway Theatre on Friday, May 23 and runs through June 22. Read more for details about its monstrously twisted plot!

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Sober Driver is Hit by Cop, Charged with DUI

Talk about frustrating: Imagine getting your neck broken when a cop car hits your vehicle, then being falsely charged for drunk driving when you were stone cold sober. Sounds like a nightmare, but that's exactly what happened to Milwaukee resident, Tanya Weyker, when she was T-boned by a sheriff's deputy. Read more for details about her recent exoneration.

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Miniature Adaptation of 'The Fast & The Furious'

This unbelievable mockup of Fast & Furious is something you have to see to believe! With a few miniature radio-controlled cars, a fan of the film put together an astonishingly realistic car-chase scene that is, in many ways, very similar to those featured in the movie series. From the tailpipe smoke to the sound of the car engines roaring, the "director's" attention to detail is superb.

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