The Smartest, Funniest and Cringiest Car Ads of All Time

From “The Ultimate Driving Machine” to “Like A Rock”, iconic auto slogans and images have embedded themselves into our collective psyche, and some have even redefined advertising as a whole. What makes a great car ad? What cultural moments have influenced the best commercials, and what companies have taken the biggest advertising risks? Today on Past Gas: some of the most game-changing, culture-defining, wildly successful automotive advertisements of all time. More about Show: Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey.   Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes.   Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber. Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels!   Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/PastGas. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/PastGas. Thanks to our sponsors: Make your first good decision of the new year, and join over 10 million people using Chime. Sign up takes only two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. Get started at chime.com/gas. Protect your online activity TODAY with the VPN rated #1 by Business Insider. Visit my exclusive link expressvpn.com/gas and you can get an extra 3 months FREE on a one-year package. Get started today by filling out your free style quiz at stitchfix.com/GAS, and take advantage of free shipping and returns. Save time and money in minutes. Show your support for the show by going to this special url –thezebra.com/PASTGAS and get your free quote today! Head to squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to squarespace.com/GAS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices