Chevrolet’s “Real People, Not Actors” commercials have been criticized by some as… Global Chevrolet Chief Marketing Officer Timothy Mahoney recently spoke with Advertising Age… My disdain for Chevrolet’s “Real People, Not Actors” commercials is well documented.… Okay, Chevy is officially just screwing with us right now. Shortly after… It’s a new year, and that means…
We’re just surprised none of the participants called the Silverado “lit” after this Photo: Chevrolet The Silverado is Chevrolet’s top-selling model, so of course the brand would want to advertise the vehicle. The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado is the latest vehicle to be featured in Chevrolet’s “Real People, Not Actors” campaign. While the commercial shines a…
Chevrolet’s “Real People, Not Actors” ad campaign is premised on the idea of putting real people (not any actors, who despite their humanoid shape, are only pretending to be actual human beings) in unusual situations, some of which are more than a little uncomfortable. For the latest entry in the series, the bowtie brand channeled…
We’re through the looking glass here, people If you own a television and use it with semi-regularity, you are probably familiar with Chevrolet’s latest marketing campaign, “Real People, Not Actors.” As the name implies, this series of ads makes the controversial claim that “Real People” and “Actors” are two mutually exclusive groups, while also maintaining…
Is this funny? I think this video is funny, but I’m not positive. I’ve grown so sick of Chevrolet’s annoying and dishonest “Real People, Not Actors” ad campaign that I’m probably prone to laugh at any parody I see of it. I’ve watched and written about these obnoxious ads so many times, that I’m easily…
Okay, Chevy is officially just screwing with us right now. Shortly after parodying its own (highly suspect) “Real People, Not Actors” advertising campaign with a Cruze Hatchback ad featuring “Real Dogs, Not Actors,” the bowtie brand is going one step further, with a computer-animated commercial starring “Real LEGO Minifigures, Not Actors.” Very cute, Chevy. Very…
Real Gators, Not Actors Chevrolet’s “Real People, Not Actors” commercials have been criticized by some as being too “pedestrian” or “dull.” Based on the latest batch of these commercials, Chevrolet has obviously heard these criticisms and is ready to address them. After all, the latest “Real People” television spots pit those real people up against…
Welcome once again to In the Rearview, where we bring you some of the top stories on The News Wheel from the past week. This time, we are taking a journey from past, to the present, to the future, starting with a look back at some of the dumbest drivers on the road: red light…
The most truck truck to have ever trucked? You be the judge Photo: Ford Oh, this is gonna be good. The all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning has been revealed, and it’s all kinds of nuts. We’re talking Harlan Pepper naming everything from peanuts to natural, all-natural white pistachio nuts levels of nuts. Ford’s Killing the EV…
In 1963, Chevy released one of the best ads of all time: a delightfully odd spot called ¡Chevrolet Olé!, which features that time’s interpretation of rap.… Buick’s “Mistaken Identity” was the most viewed car commercial of 2019, despite the fact that the automaker spent just over half what competitors did.… In the last 20 years,…
Director Tommy Wiseau addresses fans during a screening of his film, The Room Update 10/12: April Fool’s Day has come and gone. Tommy Wiseau and Greg Sestero are not making The Car, but it has been announced that they are teaming up once again for Best F(r)iends, which may feature a flying Mustang. Rejoice! Few things bring people together…
Lamborghini has a reputation for high-end supercars that boast outrageous performance and… Let’s be real: For 99 out of 100 people who can’t afford… The beginning of the year has been a bit rocky for Chevrolet… For most motorists, opening a car door to enter their vehicle is a… In the upcoming Marvel blockbuster movie Doctor…
More Americans purchased new vehicles in 2015 than in any other year in the history of the country. In total, more than 17.5 million new automobiles were sold and the three best-selling vehicles were all full-size pick-up trucks. The Ford F-Series led the way with more than 780,000 units moved and was followed by the…
Actress and singer Dinah Shore popularized the Chevy jingle Today, Chevrolet is known for its “Real People, Not Actors” commercials that flood televisions, promoting the bow-tie brand and the many awards its lineup of vehicles has won. But back in the 1950s, television viewers were singing along to a catchy tune called “See the U.S.A….
Recently, Nissan unveiled its first foray into the exciting world of LEGO… The LEGO brand of building blocks has stood the test of time… The 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 High Country is a stunning vehicle, and… The Stig is undeniably the world’s most famous test driver. With his iconic… The LEGO® Company has released many…
When Chevy unveiled the life-size LEGO Batmobile it had built to promote the upcoming LEGO Batman movie, the American automaker touted the amount of blood, sweat, and bat-tears that had gone into the project. According to Chevrolet, it took a combined 2,055 hours to put together the 344,187 LEGO bricks that make up the vehicle…
Finding a quality used car can be a cinch, but finding an affordable one in some cities can be a challenge Photo:Thomas Altfather Good via CC We’ve all been raised with the notion that buying used cars, while a gamble, is typically the only option for those of us on a budget. Many financial gurus…
Car insurance is one of those annoying things that you both need… Whether you’ve slid into a ditch because of slippery conditions or swerved… Now that March is here again, daylight savings time returns to move your… The act of buckling your seat belt should be the biggest no… When you’re involved in a car accident,…
Photo: Republica via Pixabay License On the off-chance that you recently emerged from a multi-year hibernation or a block of ice, I’ll let you in on a not-so-secret secret: The world isn’t in the best shape right now. A lot of it has to do with everybody’s favorite global health crisis, a variety of political…
The Fate of the Furious will premiere in just a couple of days time and given that I write for a website about cars, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to put together a review—the only downside being that of the seven movies that came before it, I had seen exactly none. So last week…
Be honest… how much food have you ordered from a delivery service? Photo: shopblocks via CC Thanks to Wayne’s World, my entire childhood was filled with my father sarcastically saying something and immediately following it up with “Not!” Oh, the 90s… Anyway, I come to you on this fine Monday to broadcast the news that…
Photo:Nina Puri and BMW Television commercials have remained a sort of hobby for famous Hollywood directors. The challenge of marrying consumer product sales with worthwhile art, being constrained to 15-30 second spots, can be enticing. Some directors actually began their careers producing advertisements, while others see it as a chance to flex their muscles. Each director’s approach to making a…
Mercedes teammates Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg at the 2015 Monaco Grand Prix The Monaco Grand Prix is the most prestigious race in the Formula 1 calendar and indeed one of the most renowned racing events in the world. Yet for all its glamour, heritage, and money, the Monaco Grand Prix is persistently one of…
There’s no need to explain how motorcycles and cars are different, as the answer to that question is very obvious in many regards. However, that doesn’t mean that everyone sees motorcycles the same way, especially if they love their cars. Some might want to have a bike as well as a car, while others might…
Photo: Ford When the Ford F-150 Lightning was first announced in May 2021, its starting MSRP of $39,974 seemed like a pretty good deal. Now, with the power of hindsight, it’s a downright bargain. Ford raised the price before the official launch — then raised it again, and again, and then one more time after…
Same The 2016 Chevy Malibu has an industry-first safety feature called “Teen Driver System,” which provides parents with a “report card” detailing whether or not their teenaged son or daughter was speeding while driving the car. So yeah, it’s basically a high-tech narc, and should prove about as popular with teens as a robot that…
Genre: Action Director: F. Gary Gray Producers: Neil H. Moritz, Vin Diesel, Michael Fottrell Theatrical Release: April 14, 2017 Cast: Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Charlize Theron, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris Bridges, Nathalie Emmanuel, Kurt Russell, Scott Eastwood, Helen Mirren The Fate of the Furious is by all accounts the best film in…
I walked into my local theater’s showing of Ford v Ferrari with modest expectations. On the one hand, it was directed by the same man behind the excellent Logan, features not one but two Academy Award-winning actors in Christian Bale and Matt Damon, and had a not-insignificant budget of just under $100 million. All of…
Some road trip movies make you yearn to grab your friends and hit the road on a cross-country journey immediately, if not sooner. Then there are those road trip movies that make you want to claw your eyes out and have you questioning your decision to waste an hour and a half of your life…
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