Complete collection of car commercials and commercial songs. A comprehensive showcase of CM/ads and CM songs for domestic and foreign car brands.
When you watch TV, you probably see a lot of commercials, and among them, car commercials are especially frequent, aren’t they?
That’s no surprise—there are eight manufacturers whose ads are commonly seen in Japan, and when you add overseas brands to the mix, it’s only natural that you’ll come across car commercials often.
What’s more, each manufacturer chooses music that perfectly fits their commercials, and each of those songs often becomes a hot topic with people asking, “Whose song is that?”
In this article, we’ll introduce those buzzworthy car maker commercials along with the songs featured in them.
You’re likely to find a commercial you happened to see—or a catchy song you heard in one of them.
Let’s dive right in.
Latest CM songs (1–10)
MIRRORNEW!King Gnu
This commercial introduces the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, showcasing its looks and driving performance down to the finer details.
By overlapping the car with scenic landscapes, it conveys a refreshing sense of driving exhilaration, while also highlighting the interior to communicate comfort and stability.
The music that further accentuates the freshness and grandeur depicted in the visuals is King Gnu’s “MIRROR.” The track is characterized by an airy timbre that evokes the feeling of a new beginning, and its gradually intensifying progression enhances the grand atmosphere.
Boys & GirlsNEW!Sadisutikku Mika Bando
This commercial introduces three models in the Familia lineup all at once: the 4-door, the 3-door, and the Astina.
Set to music, it shows the Familia freely driving around against a pure white background.
Rather than a typical TV ad, it feels more like a concept movie—an extremely cool piece of footage.
The song playing is Sadistic Mika Band’s “Boys & Girls,” a single released in 1989 when the band reunited, also included on the album Tensai.
It’s a brisk rock tune featuring a refreshing mixed vocal by Karen Kirishima and Yukihiro Takahashi that leaves a strong impression.
Mario Kart 8NEW!Asahi Atsuko
This commercial showcases a collaboration between Mercedes-Benz and Super Mario Bros., highlighting exhilarating driving with in-game footage.
The concept features characters enjoying a race in a Mercedes, and by interspersing live-action scenes, the powerful performance and sense of excitement come across even more vividly.
Further accentuating the lighthearted atmosphere and the refreshing thrill of speeding through the scenes is the main theme from the game Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
It’s a track that conveys the excitement of a story kicking off with a sense of speed, and throughout, elements like the sprightly guitar tones and the bright brass instruments express a sense of fun.
Goodbye Yellow Brick RoadNEW!Elton John
In a Centia commercial that aired in the early 1990s, the Centia is shown speeding through streets in a foreign city.
The stylish exterior naturally catches the eye, and many viewers may have come to admire the car as they watched it cruise leisurely through beautiful scenery.
The background music is Elton John’s 1973 release “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,” a highly appealing track distinguished by its beautiful, expansive melody and soaring vocals.
Overworld BGMNEW!Koji Kondo
This commercial features a Mercedes-Benz appearing in the world of the game Super Mario Bros., showcasing its powerful drive with a touch of humor.
After depicting a power that seems to brush aside any obstacle, the ad transitions to live action, expressing fun by also including the idea that a live-action Mario can take damage from the smallest things.
To amplify the excitement of this collaboration with the game, the chosen track is the “Ground Theme” from Super Mario Bros.
It’s an iconic series-defining piece with a cheerful rhythm and timbre that powerfully conveys the thrill of an adventure beginning.
New Dawn FadesNEW!Moby
In the commercial for the 6 Series Gran Coupe that aired in 2012, it shows the car dashing along a single road laid across a vast expanse of land.
Its sharp, striking exterior really grabs attention even within the short ad.
And the powerful melody playing in the background is “New Dawn Fades.” Originally a 1979 song by Joy Division, the version used here is a cover by Moby.
I CAN BENEW!kome kome CLUB
This is a commercial for the Autozam AZ-3, a hatchback coupe that aired in 1991.
A bright red Autozam AZ-3 appears, shown dashing swiftly across the screen.
The BGM features Kome Kome Club’s “I CAN BE,” released in 1985.
As their debut single, the song’s soaring chorus melody—also heard in the commercial—is especially memorable, while its bittersweet lyrics about heartbreak are part of its charm.
It’s the kind of track that makes you want to sing along.