Top 5 Wacky Car Commercials
Some auto commercials are fun or random. Others are downright bizarre and/or irrelevant to whatever car or car service that they are spotlighting. From the 80s through the present, here are just five of the weirdest car commercials that we’ve seen. The Perks of Oldies: Benefits of buying a used vehicle GM Robot Dreams of […]
‘Sesame Street’ and the Pacifica Minivan Star in New Chrysler Commercial
As the proud owner of a two-and-a-half year old daughter, I am more familiar with the gang from Sesame Street than ever before. I frequently find myself humming “The Number of the Day” and “Elmo’s World,” and I honestly feel like Oscar the Grouch is a good friend. Now, as an automotive writer, I find […]
New 2018 Ford F-150 Commercial: It Doesn’t Raise the Bar, It is the Bar, and Denis Leary is Your Pal
It’s that time of year again: an onslaught of new commercials dropping just in time to coincide with the kick-off of another football season. While the field is packed with primetime players, the 2018 Ford F-150 stands as one of the more anticipated new vehicles to hit the market because, well, it’s a Ford F-150 […]
Who is the Hot Dad in the Audi A8 Commercial?
We watch a lot of commercials here at The News Wheel. Some days they are just boring, but sometimes they spur us to action and we spend an hour trying to find the name of the German model that plays a hot dad. Today was one of those days. The Audi commercial in question was released in […]
Who’s the Grandma in that Buick Envision Commercial?
Spoiler alert – it’s not Diane Keaton.
A while back, there was a ton of interest regarding a new commercial from Buick that starred the 2017 Envision and a hunky young guy named Brian Borello. Many were happy that we solved the case of the mystery man but they were soon questioning the rest of the cast. Was that Andy Garcia as […]
Kia Refreshes Hamster Commercials with baby Turbo Hamster
The newborn Turbo Hamster has just arrived to join Kia’s 8-years-running cast of veteran hamsters. Any fans of the hamster commercials will rejoice at this long-awaited refresh. The recently unleashed commercial features the maternity ward of a hospital. A nurse goes up to an empty bassinet, only to discover that the “baby” (aka Turbo Hamster) […]
I’m Digging this New Kaiju Commercial for the 2018 Honda Odyssey
Honda is getting back to its roots with a new ad for the 2018 Odyssey minivan, in which the Japanese automaker embraces the Kaiju film genre. Fans of giant monster movies, myself included, have been enjoying a genre renaissance of sorts in the last few years. Beginning with Pacific Rim in 2013 and the American […]
Opel Gets New Logo, Credo, Manifesto, Commercials; Re-Inks Ambassador Klopp
Opel announced on Tuesday that it has extended its contract with brand ambassador Jürgen Klopp that sees the Liverpool FC manager helping to market the brand’s new Insignia and presumably sticking around beyond its transition from General Motors to PSA Group. Since August 2012, Klopp has appeared in 17 different Opel television commercials. Today, he […]
GMC Launches “Like A Pro” Ad Campaign with Trio of New Commercials
GMC this week debuted the next evolution of its “We Are Professional Grade” brand identity with the launch of “Like a Pro” its newest ad campaign. “Our owners are dedicated individuals, respected by their peers, whose passion and abilities set them apart,” said Rich Latek, GMC marketing director. “Their values reflect our ‘Professional Grade’ spirit […]
Vauxhall’s Latest Commercial: “Ceci n’est pas une voiture”
Vauxhall this month revealed the first ad for its new Insignia, a 30-second spot entitled “This is not a car” that also ushers in the brand’s new slogan: “Isn’t Life Brilliant”. In sharp contrast to Opel’s ads for its Crossland X crossover, this commercial can actually be viewed outside of the UK, which means you […]
New Ram Commercial Stars an Actual WWII Veteran
Earlier this year, Ram introduced its latest marketing campaign, titled “Long Live.” The various advertisements that make up the campaign are designed to showcase the benefits Ram trucks can provide to a wide variety of drivers. For the latest addition to the “Long Live” campaign, Ram decided to focus on a very resolute and brave group […]
New Honda Commercial “Racing at Heart” Connects Motorsports Portfolio to Ridgeline, Civic Si, and Type R
Honda is playing up the connection between its motorsports program and its own production vehicles in a new commercial titled “Racing at Heart.” The ad features the 2017 Honda Ridgeline pickup truck and Civic Si compact car, both on sale now, as well as the upcoming Civic Type R hot hatch, which goes on sale […]
New Jeep Compass Commercial Based Around Important Life Decisions and a Bear
Compass drivers navigate through the twists and turns of life, such as pregnancy, unemployment, and a grizzly bear
Life is full of funny little twists and turns. For example, if you are working at Jeep, you may have recently discovered that Jeep Compass sales are down 62% so far this year. With the newly-renovated 2017 Jeep Compass entering dealerships to take over the spot held by the previous generations of both the Compass and […]
Chrysler Pacifica Commercial Goes Straight to Hell
The long-awaited Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid model is finally available at dealerships across the country. With an all-electric range of 33 miles and a fuel efficiency rating of 84 MPGe, it is a minivan that must be seen to be believed. As such, Chrysler decided to create an advertisement that evokes idioms of impossibilities to celebrate […]
New F1 Commercial Director Wants Every Race to Be Like the Super Bowl
Formula One is now owned for the first time in its history by Americans, and so it may come as no surprise that the new people in charge have been all about turning up the entertainment factor to 11. Earlier this year, Liberty Media CEO Chase Carey said every race should be like a Super […]
Kia Cadenza Stars in New Commercial with Christina Hendricks and Earns Top Safety Ratings
Safety ratings for the 2017 Kia Cadenza are in and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded the sedan with the highest rating possible. The Cadenza earned the Top Safety Pick Plus (TSP+) rating, when equipped with its LED headlights and the optional front crash prevention system (Forward Collision Warning). Related: The Cadenza […]
New Brazilian Chevy Cruze Commercial Encourages Drivers to “Be the Change”
Chevrolet has launched a new Brazilian ad campaign called “Seja A Mudança,” or “Be The Change,” which is meant to promote the 2017 Chevy Cruze and demonstrate that the changing the world can begin with your own actions. Check it out for yourself: Best Buys: Discover the benefits that come with investing in a certified […]
Ford Reunites the ‘Mighty Morphin Power Rangers’ for Ford Escape Commercials
Ford assembled the original cast of Power Rangers to participate in two of its Overdubs videos promoting the 2017 Ford Escape
Given last week’s theatrical release, I suppose Power Rangers is officially a thing once again. Or more specifically Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, as Japan probably produces more Power Rangers series each year than it does Toyota vehicles. Power Rangers, a film-based remake of the action franchise, primarily draws its inspiration from the first Power Rangers […]