The Daytona 500 is NASCAR’s equivalent of the Super Bowl. Throughout the years it has seen its fair share of dramatic finishes, intense crashes, and underdog winners. An average of 20 million people watch the “Great American Race” every year, according to CNN. Whether you’re new to the sport or have been a fan for…
We’d like to show you a picture of Brady, but the NFL is really strict about “unauthorized reproduction,” so here’s the Colorado instead ©GM Even though no one did more to help the New England Patriots win last night than Pete Carroll, officially speaking, the Super Bowl XLIX Most Valuable Player was Tom Brady (but…
The 2015 Chevy Colorado ©GM Although that headline may have made you assume that Tom Brady gifted a pickup truck to his most loyal manservant, “Butler” is actually the surname of newly-famous New England Patriot cornerback, Malcolm Butler. The undrafted rookie saved Super Bowl XLIX for the Patriots when he intercepted Seahawks QB Russell Wilson’s…
The new Lincoln Nautilus has earned a place among Ad Age’s 20… ‘Tis the holiday season, which means lights are going up and gifts… For the past eight years, Cadillac has partnered with the Academy Awards.… Yeah baby, yeah! General Motors went “EVil” with its Super Bowl LVI… If your favorite pop-culture phenomenon hasn’t yet…
Have you ever woken up with a sudden urge to own a… The long, strange saga of the Super Bowl XLIX MVP truck has… Super Bowl XLIX MVP Tom Brady has stated that he’s going to… Although that headline may have made you assume that Tom Brady gifted… Even though no one did more to…
Marshawn Lynch-1 Jeep-0 During Super Bowl XLVIII, former NFL player Marshawn Lynch helped lead the Seattle Seahawks to a huge victory over the Denver Broncos. With Super Bowl LI this weekend, one has to wonder what Lynch has been up to three years after his Super Bowl appearance and one year after his retirement. As it…
During Super Bowl XLVIII, former NFL player Marshawn Lynch helped lead the… There are few things in this world that are more beastly than… Seattle Seahawks running back Fred Jackson might be capable of catching a…
During Super Bowl XLVIII, former NFL player Marshawn Lynch helped lead the… There are few things in this world that are more beastly than… Seattle Seahawks running back Fred Jackson might be capable of catching a…
If you were a Discovery Channel viewer in the early 2000s, you… During Super Bowl XLVIII, former NFL player Marshawn Lynch helped lead the… There are some holidays that everyone can universally come together and observe…
Hyundai’s TV ad for this year’s Super Bowl stars four Boston celebrities… In the few days after Christmas, it’s common to reflect on special… At the end of Captain America: Civil War, the eponymous superhero and… Welcome to this special edition of In the Rearview, where instead of… If you were an average Top Gear…
There’s no city more New England than Boston, so when you’re looking… Hyundai’s TV ad for this year’s Super Bowl stars four Boston celebrities… Massachusetts has a diverse array of New Year’s parties worth the drive.… For the second year in a row, INFINITI will sponsor the Boston… Yesterday may have been the first official…
The Escala Concept was a hit at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show, even though Cadillac has no plans to sell it Cadillac has a slightly different marketing strategy than the other GM brands. While Buick has already paid to run a new commercial during Super Bowl LI, Cadillac has purchased three ad spots that will…
The outlaw lifestyle isn’t very feasible in modern times, but that doesn’t… Mercedes-Benz will be rolling out the new Mercedes-Maybach Pullman in Geneva next… Every decade, thousands of cars hit the streets with paint colors that… If you saw the Furious 7 trailer during the Super Bowl and… More often than not, when you bring…
©GM Super Bowl XLIX MVP Tom Brady has stated that he’s going to give the 2015 Chevy Colorado he was awarded to Malcolm Butler, the undrafted rookie who made the game-saving interception. But apparently it’s going to cost him—NBC reports he will have to pay $21,500 in taxes to give the truck to Butler. That…
For the past eight years, Cadillac has partnered with the Academy Awards.… During Super Bowl LV, Cadillac gave us our first good look at the Cadillac Lyriq EV and introduced us to the son of Edward Scissorhands.… Ford v Ferrari, a James Mangold film starring Christian Bale and Matt… Last night, Hollywood’s most elite denizens…
To advertise their new 2014 Forte, Kia is once again rolling out the stars of their popular Super Bowl ads: the super-strong female robot with a somewhat Milla Jovovich-ish hairstyle and the ability to punt those who don’t “respect the tech” back into 1984. While the first commercials to feature the android showcasers, including the…
When it comes to high-profile advertisements, the Oscars are basically Cadillac’s Super Bowl. In the same way that truck brands pay big money to be associated with gritty gridiron glory during the big game, Caddy has spent the last three years advertising during the world’s most popular and glamorous awards show, as if to position…
During Super Bowl LV, Cadillac gave us our first good look at the Cadillac Lyriq EV and introduced us to the son of Edward Scissorhands.… Ford v Ferrari, a James Mangold film starring Christian Bale and Matt… The Cadillac commercial that generated the most buzz during the 90th Academy… When it comes to high-profile advertisements,…
I definitely watched the Super Bowl, and I loved it so much that I decided to publish this article a full 12 days after it aired. While I delighted in watching the Relevant City Large Men demolish the Other City Beef Boys, my favorite part was getting to see famed actor Timotheè Chalamet perform in…
Photo: Kia In 2019, during Super Bowl LIII, Kia introduced the world to The Great Unknowns scholarship. The program was designed to replace the automaker’s expensive, superficial ads during the game and instead put the money toward helping students in need. The third class of scholarship recipients was recently announced by Kia, with 16 students…
All of those Alfa Romeo Super Bowl commercials may have all been for naught Rumors began circulating earlier this month of a Chinese automaker looking to acquire all of the brands currently under the Fiat Chrysler Automobile umbrella. As it turns out, the Great Wall Motor Company, the aforementioned interested party, was only really interested…
Kia Motors Teases Super Bowl Campaign with Launch of “The Great Unknowns Scholarship” Kia is trying to shake things up for the Super Bowl this year by giving us a different kind of half-time commercial. Instead of running a promo for its brand, Kia will launch what it calls The Great Unknowns Scholarship, which donates…
One tailgate to rule them all Super Bowl LIII takes place this Sunday, and in addition to a heated match between the Patriots and the Rams, a series of elaborate commercials will compete against one another. Still, it would seem that GMC is ahead of the pack, as the automotive brand is launching a new…
The Hummer EV ad campaign Photo: GMC After GMC introduced its new Hummer EV in a Super Bowl advertisement, Piplsay conducted a survey about the success of the advertisement and the potential success of the new truck. One interesting finding from the survey was that millennials seem to be the most attracted to the Hummer…
Pierce Brosnan starred in Kia’s Super Bowl ad for the 2016 Sorento February sales figures for Kia Motors America have been released, with the Korean automaker reporting total sales of 44,030 vehicles last month. That number represents a 6.8% increase over the same period last year. Kia’s sales continue to be powered primarily by the…
Don’t let her sweet appearance fool you—this woman is a badass There are few commercials out in the automotive world that are as memorable—and inspiring—as Dodge’s 2015 “Wisdom” Super Bowl commercial. This 60-second television spot features a group of 100-year-olds spouting straight-forward wisdom that they believe all people should follow. Dodge’s commercial was so beloved…
If you watched the Super Bowl in February or have turned on the TV any time since, you’ve probably seen Toyota’s self-deprecating ad for the new Prius titled “The Longest Chase.” It features four bank robbers who, after someone snatches their getaway car, hop inside a new 2016 Toyota Prius to get away from the…
It’s no secret that we love Carpool Karaoke on The Late Late Show with James Corden here at The News Wheel. Thanks to two big high profile events on CBS, the Super Bowl and the Grammy Awards, we’ve been treated to more episodes of the fun segment than ever. Last night, James Corden’s post-Grammys episode got an extra boost…
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was understandably disappointed after losing Super Bowl 50 to the Denver Broncos, so he spent this off-season customizing some of his unique cars to get his mind away from the game. Looking For A New Car? Discover whether it’s better to buy or lease in 2016 Already known to own…
The Maddie Chevy commercial tugs at your heart strings. Chevy has released its newest commercial, “Maddie,” and you better prepare for tears. If you think the recent Super Bowl Budweiser commercial (which features a puppy and his best friend—the Clydesdale) captured your heart, wait until you see what the bowtie brand has cooked up in…
Photo: Kia Nearly two years ago, Kia used what would have been Super Bowl commercial funds to instead launch a scholarship for students who embodied the automaker’s “Give It Everything” spirit. The first round of recipients (called the freshman class) was unveiled around this time last year, with the winners appearing on Kia’s YouTube channel…
So far, Honda has created two memorable ads for its all-new 2017 Ridgeline: a Super Bowl commercial that used singing sheep to promote the vehicle’s in-bed audio system, and a video demonstrating the pickup’s superior bed strength when compared to the Silverado and F-150. But those were both English-speaking videos—what does Honda have for Spanish-speaking…
“Don’t flinch it. Winch it!” For Super Bowl LI, the advertisements seemed to focus in more on the sentimental rather than the hilarious. Messages of unity and understanding replaced the usual comedic romps. While we agree that some feel-good marketing is just what the doctor ordered for 2017, we can’t help but miss the hallmark of…
Some fans use a bumper sticker to show their team pride, and some fans use 55 vehicles Photo: Facebook Super Bowl LI, one of the biggest sporting events of the year, is less than a week away. In order to prepare, fans of both the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons are currently participating…
Josh Jacobs reflects on what it meant to him growing up homeless Photo: Kia Last year, when almost every major brand was shelling out millions of dollars to get a 30-second Super Bowl spot to help sell their products, Kia created a scholarship for students who didn’t have the means to go to college. For…
Photo: Kia During Super Bowl LIV in February, Kia decided against a traditional advertisement and instead promoted “Yards Against Homelessness” with NFL rookie Josh Jacobs. Through that campaign, the automaker ended up donating $1 million to three charities designated to help homeless youth across the country. Now, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kia has donated…
This year, Honda is using its Super Bowl commercial to honor the 20th anniversary of its bestselling CR-V. And to celebrate two decades of the popular SUV, the automaker has created a clever ad that spotlights some of the world’s biggest stars, as they looked before they were stars. Here’s the one-minute ad, titled “Yearbooks,”…
Walken with his sock puppet sidekick Last week, Kia announced that its Super Bowl commercial will star Christopher Walken—and now the Korean carmaker is giving us a glimpse of the commercial. While Kia’s sneak peek isn’t much to go on—it’s merely two pictures and a tiny little paragraph of text—we do know a few things….
The new Envision commercial was first broadcasted during the U.S. Open golf tournament It’s been an interesting year for Buick when it comes to its advertising. Not only did GM’s entry-level luxury brand run its first ever Super Bowl commercial earlier this year, but the brand has also been publishing web-only videos to its YouTube…
Some people watch the Super Bowl for the game itself. Others hang around for the commercials. If you fall into the latter camp, you probably noticed the overabundance of ads last night featuring families—dads in particular—and wondered if it was a requisite for those who wanted to advertise. Automakers were all over the dad theme,…
Remember that slick looking car that surprised everybody during Nissan’s “With Dad” Super Bowl commercial? That car was the 2016 Nissan Maxima, and it just showed its face to the world for the first time at the New York International Auto Show. Nissan is calling it their “4 Door Sports Car”, as it packs a…
Pierce Brosnan’s Super Bowl commercial showed the James Bond actor making “the perfect getaway,” although not the kind one might expect from the action star. Instead of escaping the clutches of a megalomaniacal supervillain in an Aston Martin, Brosnan’s “getaway” involved driving a Sorento SUV to a secluded cabin for a relaxing weekend. Kia is…
2015 Nissan GT-R LM NISMO After a big reveal of the 2016 Nissan Titan in Detroit last month, Nissan shifted gears to the 2015 Chicago Auto Show with a focus on the NISMO performance division. Nissan brought out the Nissan GT-R NISMO LM P1 Race Car that was revealed during the “With Dad” Super Bowl…
As we all remember quite well, the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander boasted its incredible safety during Super Bowl XLIX by helping a Boston pizza delivery driver protect over 200 pizzas during the industry’s busiest day of the year, and that incredible feat is now backed up by the coveted IIHS Top Safety Pick+ rating, proving that…
The Jeep “Portraits” commercial topped the YouTube AdBlitz Poll in the automotive category Every year, the YouTube AdBlitz announces the leading Super Bowl commercials. This year, the leading automotive commercial award was given to Jeep’s emotional “Portraits” spot. The spot was also the sixth overall commercial out of the 74 total commercials that were voted…
The Android Auto update couldn’t come soon enough for Android users Photo: © General Motors The last six months have been an exciting time for Buick enthusiasts, as the American automotive brand premiered its popular Avista concept in Detroit, aired its first ever Super Bowl commercial, and now the long-awaited Android Auto update has finally…
Malcolm Butler imitates the end zone interception that earned him this 2015 Chevy Colorado ©GM The long, strange saga of the Super Bowl XLIX MVP truck has finally come to an end. Just to recap: Chevrolet originally presented a 2015 Colorado pickup to New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady in recognition of his being named…
Nissan surprised us at the Super Bowl with the appearance of the 2016 Nissan Maxima in the 90 second “With Dad” commercial, and it looks pretty damn good. We must say, though, that it looks enormous in the commercial, especially in the frame where the guy is sitting in the driver’s seat. We think the…
Nissan revealed its newest race car, the GT-R LM NISMO, during the #WithDad Super Bowl commercial on Sunday. According to Nissan, we’ll be able to see it in person at the Chicago Auto Show next weekend! The GT-R LM NISMO is a unique car in its class due to the fact that the engine is front-mid…
In case you were too busy lamenting the Broncos’ embarrassing gameplay or too busy celebrating the widely unexpected victory of the Seahawks, we’ve gathered the deets on Honda’s big Super Bowl ad, which featured Bruce Willis (but he wasn’t dead at the end) and Fred Armisen (of SNL and Portlandia fame). The Honda “Hug Fest”…
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