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BMW ad banned in UK because EVs are not "zero emissions"

BMW ad banned in UK because EVs are not "zero emissions"

The German firm agreed to change the keywords for its Google advertisement.

By Angel Sergeev 9 February 2024

UK: Here's how Honda made one of the best car commercials of all time

UK: Here's how Honda made one of the best car commercials of all time

Everything in the CGI-less ad happens in-camera, but there’s one secret cut.

By Brian Potter 23 December 2023

BMW tells us we are never too old to enjoy driving

BMW tells us we are never too old to enjoy driving

The passion for cars knows no age.

By Angel Sergeev 16 December 2023

Tesla Cybertruck spotted on Iceland glacier during apparent promo filming

Tesla Cybertruck spotted on Iceland glacier during apparent promo filming

Maybe we’ll see the finished video at the Cybertruck’s delivery event at the end of the quarter.

By Brian Potter 21 August 2023

Watch Subaru's six adorable new dog commercials for Crosstrek, Impreza

Watch Subaru's six adorable new dog commercials for Crosstrek, Impreza

There are also ads for the Ascent, Forester, and Outback.

By Brian Potter 12 August 2023

Watch oil giant ExxonMobil's thinly veiled anti-EV commercial

Watch oil giant ExxonMobil's thinly veiled anti-EV commercial

Is Big Oil turning on its old friend Big Auto?

By Brian Potter 18 July 2023

Hyundai, Toyota EV ads banned in UK over misleading claims on charging times

Hyundai, Toyota EV ads banned in UK over misleading claims on charging times

The Advertising Standards Agency (SAS) says the two automakers misled consumers.

By Brian Potter 29 June 2023

04:46 Celebrity / Entertainment

Toyota GR Corolla ad shows driving stunts that could void your warranty

Toyota GR Corolla ad shows driving stunts that could void your warranty

A first-gen Corolla, GR Supra, and GR86 make cameo appearances, too.

By Brian Potter 16 June 2023

2024 VW Touareg ad shows why remote control is bad for laundry businesses

2024 VW Touareg ad shows why remote control is bad for laundry businesses

Wide cars + narrow parking spaces = dirty clothes.

By Brian Potter 30 May 2023

Tesla rolls out “Drive To Believe” video as it tries its hand at advertising

Tesla rolls out “Drive To Believe” video as it tries its hand at advertising

It’s been less than a week since Elon Musk said that Tesla “will try a little advertising.”

By Brian Potter 22 May 2023

Autonomous Cars

Tesla rival pays for Super Bowl ad directed against FSD Beta

Tesla rival pays for Super Bowl ad directed against FSD Beta

The video clip calls for urgent action from regulators over the deployment of Tesla's "dangerous" FSD software on public roads.

By Brian Potter 15 February 2023

2025 Ram 1500 REV debuts in Super Bowl ad as brand's first EV pickup

The Ram 1500 REV will enter production next year and arrive in dealerships in late 2024.

By Brian Potter 13 February 2023

Celebrity / Entertainment

Super Bowl 2023 car commercials: see them all here

Super Bowl 2023 car commercials: see them all here

General Motors, Ram, Jeep, and Kia have ads for the Big Game.

By Christopher Smith 11 February 2023

01:00 Celebrity / Entertainment

GM Super Bowl commercial sees Will Ferrell touting EVs in Netflix shows

GM Super Bowl commercial sees Will Ferrell touting EVs in Netflix shows

The Cadillac Lyriq, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Chevy Silverado EV, GMC Hummer EV, and GMC Sierra EV make appearances in the commercial.

By Brian Potter 8 February 2023

VW ID.4 is Ant-Man's shrinkable family vehicle in new campaign

VW ID.4 is Ant-Man's shrinkable family vehicle in new campaign

The VW EV will make a red carpet appearance at the movie's premiere event in Los Angeles.

By Brian Potter 3 February 2023

GM and Netflix partner to promote EVs, Super Bowl ad will kick off effort

GM and Netflix partner to promote EVs, Super Bowl ad will kick off effort

Will Ferrell will star in the commercial, visiting the worlds of various Netflix shows.

By Brian Potter 3 February 2023

Watch Kevin Bacon turn into an EV dad, courtesy of the Hyundai Ioniq 6

Watch Kevin Bacon turn into an EV dad, courtesy of the Hyundai Ioniq 6

He can't stop talking about his brand-new electric car.

By Brian Potter 30 January 2023

Celebrity / Entertainment

UK: Max Verstappen drives the Honda HR-V in the middle of a field in new ad

UK: Max Verstappen drives the Honda HR-V in the middle of a field in new ad

The double F1 champion wanted to take a break, but Red Bull called him back to HQ.

By Brian Potter 18 January 2023

Hyundai UK wants you to pronounce its name differently from now on

Hyundai UK wants you to pronounce its name differently from now on

From "Hy-un-dai" to "Hyun-day."

By Brian Potter 2 January 2023

Funny VW ID.4, ID.5 GTX commercial continues story from 12 years ago

Funny VW ID.4, ID.5 GTX commercial continues story from 12 years ago

Remember the lady who sold her ageing Golf before? She bought another VW and it's electric.

By Brian Potter 20 December 2022

Celebrity / Entertainment

Jeep has a pet dinosaur in Jurassic World Dominion commercial

Jeep has a pet dinosaur in Jurassic World Dominion commercial

The automaker is launching a global marketing campaign tied to the blockbuster film franchise.

By Brian Potter 2 June 2022

Celebrity / Entertainment

All 2022 Super Bowl automaker ads: From Kia's Robo Dog to Dr. Evil at GM

All 2022 Super Bowl automaker ads: From Kia's Robo Dog to Dr. Evil at GM

There's also the Jones showdown with Toyota, Eugene Levy in a Nissan Z, Zeus driving a BMW, and Polestar's Big Game debut.

By Brian Potter 14 February 2022

Dr. Evil is number two threat to the world in GM Super Bowl ad

Dr. Evil is number two threat to the world in GM Super Bowl ad

Climate change is number one, and he must stop that before seeking global domination.

By Brian Potter 11 February 2022

01:00 Celebrity / Entertainment

BMW Super Bowl ad stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Salma Hayek as Greek gods

BMW Super Bowl ad stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Salma Hayek as Greek gods

Also, the ad has an adorable, tiny Pegasus.

By Brian Potter 10 February 2022

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