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VIDEO: Another Pontiac G8 ad that goes after our childhood
Click above to view the video after the jump. If the ad campaign is any indication, those of us born in the late 1970s are the demographic Pontiac's aiming at with the G8. First, there was the Spy Hunter themed TV spot, and now this one, which pays homage to the seminal car-guy experience of zooming around on a carpet in 1/64 scale. Hey, we're cool with that. The G8 GT does induce heart palpitations in many of us who still cling to our battle-scarred collection of now-vintage Matchbox and Hot Wheels cars with our initials etched into the ... Read more →
Hyundai backing out of Super Bowl ads Dan Roth
The economy appears to be swooning, and before we land softly (or crash hard), company's have begun to circle their wagons and reduce unnecessary spending. This often translates directly into reducing ...
VIDEO: Raikkonen and Schumacher in Fiat Bravo commercial Noah Joseph
"So...wanna see a pensioner drive?" Michael Schumacher casts a pretty big shadow over all of F1, and nobody knows it better than Kimi Raikkonen. That's bred a little animosity by Ferrari's latest ...
Lexus returns the favor to Audi in new ads Dan Roth
Oh, what fun, a luxury sport sedan advertising smackdown. Lexus has returned a volley after Audi made a shot across their bow with a TV spot swiping at Lexus and implying that a self-parking car is ...
VIDEO: Boys will be Boys...especially in a McLaren Noah Joseph
As far as rivalries go in Formula One, the competition between two drivers in the same team is far more intense than that between rival squads. Few have articulated that point quite as vividly as ...
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- First official shots of new BMW 5 Series leaked online BREAKING: Schumacher likely to return to F1 racing with Mercedes BREAKING: Buick confirms 2011 Regal 2.0T to come with manual transmission. Wait... wha? Officially Official: Aptera production pushed back to 2010 BREAKING: Jenson Button joins Hamilton for twin-champ McLaren "super team"
VIDEOS: MINI Clubman teaser spots hit the web 2 years ago on Autoblog
Gabe and his MINI minions were able to scrounge up the first two television spots advertising the forthcoming release of the Clubman, which live up to the funky brand image MINI has built for themselves. Much like the online teaser found on the MINI webpage, it doesn't divulge much, but at this ...
VIDEO: Skoda's Fabia is so yummy we could just eat it 2 years ago on Autoblog
Click image for a gallery of the new Skoda Fabia This is the ultimate car guy birthday cake. This advert for the Skoda Fabia is designed to hit you in the warm, gooey center. Right away, you're drawn in by dulcet tones from The Sound Of Music that trigger flashbacks to a Generation Y childhood and ...
Ad attack: Chrysler unveils new spots with "Engineered Beautifully" tagline 2 years ago on Autoblog
Assembled in the YouTube clip above are four brand new commercials from Chrysler that the automaker hopes will convey the message that its lineup offers "world-class quality and engineering at an extraordinary value". Thus, the new tagline for the campaign is "Engineered Beautifully". The first ...
Ford airing two new Edge commercials tonight directed by David Mamet 2 years ago on Autoblog
Ford has commissioned writer and director David Mamet to produce two new commercials for the Edge CUV that will make their TV debut during tonight's episode of American Idol Their real debut is right here, however, where we've included both commercials for your viewing enjoyment. Mamet is best ...
VIDEO: Tiger underhood! '65 GTO commercial 2 years ago on Autoblog
Back before engine bays were tightly packed, feline friends would sometimes hop up on a warm engine in the cooler weather. Proximity to the cooling fan would occasionally lead to ah, colorful results. We're sure that no tigers were harmed in the filming of this '65 GTO commercial that the guys at ...
More hysteria over suggestive ads: Hyundai yanks ad featuing baby behind the wheel 2 years ago on Autoblog
Aw hell, here we go again. Hyundai is pulling its spot called "Restless" after the Advertising Standards Bureau of Australia banned it. The ad, which appeals to people's warm, gooey centers by adultifying toddlers, shows a baby snatching the keys to the Santa Fe and hitting the highway. Along the ...
Aw Snap! VW decides to pull suicide ad, too 2 years ago on Autoblog
Though Dan Roth has traditionally written our posts covering the controversy over these suicide-laden commercials, I'm taking this one. Right now Mr. Roth is pulling his hair out and beseeching his infant child never to buy a Volkwagen from those wussy Germans. Yes, no sooner had we published Dan's ...
20 Questions: Suicidal robot from GM interviewed 2 years ago on Autoblog
Among those sounding the gong against GM cowing to an anti-suicide group's offense at its Superbowl spot is the star of the commercial himself. The robot, who shall henceforth be referred to as Ricky, reveals a few things about the production, and how the spot plays to the robot population. It was ...
Suicide prevention group tells GM to pull robot ad 2 years ago on Autoblog
What with the pulling of the Snickers Superbowl spot and now this uproar, it's getting to the point where you can't say anything. Seriously, do these people look for ways to be offended? The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has called for General Motors to pull the spot where a depressed, ...
VIDEO: Xtreme shadow puppets sell the VW Phaeton 2 years ago on Autoblog
This spot is as amazing as the fact that the Phaeton actually made it into production. Of course, its run didn't pan out (at least in the U.S.), but you have to admit the Phaeton's a hell of a car no matter the badge on the grille. This commercial is truly incredible, as well. The expressiveness, ...
Ford Super-Duty ads set for Super Bowl debut 2 years ago on Autoblog
Every company that produces a consumable product wants to make its mark during the Super Bowl with a sweet commercial. Automakers are no different, and you'll see plenty of spots during the big game from your favorite OEMs. Ford is planning on pushing its new 2008 Super-Duty pickup, and will be ...
AutoTrader debuts new "Armada" commercial 2 years ago on Autoblog
We try to only show you the commercials we think are really cool because, let's face it, we're only giving away free advertising when we post these things. We had to show you this one that debuted today from AutoTrader, however, because it reminds us a lot of the coolest video we've ever posted on ...
VIDEO: Mercury's got Morningwood 2 years ago on Autoblog
First, Mercury uses Spokesmodel Jill Wagner, who apparently leaves more of an impression on viewers than the cars she's shilling. Then there's the "youthful" music likely picked by a wonk in the ad agency. The band's name is Morningwood. Yup. The very same thing that is not likely to afflict the ...
VIDEO: The Benefits of the VW Touareg's retractable mirrors 2 years ago on Autoblog
We didn't think that promoting the benefits of a car feature by ogling women could get any funnier than Nissan's (not safe for work) independent front suspension ad, but Volkswagen just might have managed to do just that – and in a more "gentlemanly" fashion, too. I'm sure the chivalry ...
War declared on Ohio dealership for declaring Jihad in ad 3 years ago on Autoblog
Columbus-area car dealership Dennis Mitsubishi (shown) has drawn the ire of many for producing a radio spot that declares "a jihad on the automotive market". Oh how we wish it ended with just that. The spot also proclaims that salespeople wearing burqas, the traditional head-to-toe garb of Islamic ...
Autoblog Podcast #153: With Phil Berg
Phil Berg puts his reputation on the line and hangs with the podcast crew.
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