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Tesla's agreement to supply battery packs for Toyota's electric crossover may be ending this year, but that doesn't necessarily mean the companies will be going their separate ways. In fact, Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently said he could see the brand joining forces with Toyota once again within the next couple of years, collaborating on a new venture that currently remains a mystery.

Come out and celebrate German culture and tradition at Houston Oktoberfest, scheduled to be held on Saturday, Sept. 13, in the Northwest Mall Parking Lot. Based off of the historic Oktoberfest, which runs for two weeks in Munich, Germany each year, Houston Oktoberfest brings the festivities to the U.S. and showcases a wide range of the country's customs, such as German folk dancing, food, beer and clothing.

Toyota head honcho Akio Toyoda is one of the latest people to take on the "Ice Bucket Challenge" in order to raise awareness for ALS, aka known as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. In a video, which was recently uploaded to Toyota's Global Newsroom YouTube account, Toyoda talks about completing the challenge in honor of a former Toyota coworker who lost his life to the tragic disease, before being doused in ice cold water in support of the cause.

Trying to capture the attention of an audience can be a difficult task, which is why today's TV commercials have to not only sell the product, but also hook the viewer, leaving a lasting impression. In Japan, many advertisers turn to outrageous antics in order to ignite a spark with their commercials, and the same goes for automakers who want to show off their latest models.