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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.

Mercedes-Benz (1–10)

The new GLB

My GirlStevie Wonder

The commercial for “The new GLB” portrays a father and daughter’s dreams brought to life by a Mercedes-Benz.

The commercial’s song that colors their wonderful relationship is Stevie Wonder’s “My Girl.” Originally by the American R&B group The Temptations, this track—featured on the album “My Cherie Amour,” titled in Japanese as “愛するあの娘に”—has been covered by many artists besides Stevie Wonder.

Its lyrics, which depict the pure feelings of first love inspired by meeting a special girl, gently warm the heart.

SAKI
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BMW（1〜10）

X Range「There’s an X for That」

I Wish I Was A…NOISY

This song, “I Wish I Was A…,” was released in 2020 by the three-piece band Noisy, formed in the UK.

It was featured in the BMW X Range “There’s an X for That” commercial.

At the time, they were still very much a fledgling band, so it seems it was an exceptionally big break for them.

Although they’re a band, they aren’t all about straight rock—their distinctive style incorporates hip-hop and drum’n’bass, showcasing a decidedly modern sensibility.

This track pairs a naturally body-moving beat with breezy rap, and the irresistibly catchy melody in the chorus is truly impressive.

Hane Keisuke
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BMW 'Feel it. BMW Clean Diesel.' Version

VanishingBOOM BOOM SATELLITES

This is a commercial promoting BMW’s clean diesel, highlighting its excellent fuel economy, the feel of its acceleration, and solid power.

Alongside users’ testimonials, the footage of the car speeding along conveys a fresh atmosphere and a strong sense of comfort.

The song that further emphasizes the powerful driving portrayed in the visuals is BOOM BOOM SATELLITES’ “Vanishing.” The vocals, which feel as if they’re reaching far into the distance, are supported by a strong rhythm, evoking a sense of hope moving toward the future.

kappamaki
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4 Series Gran Coupe Debut

babylonMAN WITH A MISSION

Now boasting such a high level of musicality that it feels almost gauche to talk about their looks or concept, the five-piece rock band MAN WITH A MISSION has earned popularity both in Japan and abroad.

This song, selected as the commercial theme for BMW’s 4 Series Gran Coupe, was created to evoke the climax of the band’s first concept album.

Structured as a three-part suite, it’s intricate yet perfectly balanced—no matter which section you hear, you can tell it’s unmistakably MAN WITH A MISSION.

Hoshino Takashi
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BMW 8 Series: “BMW’s new era of luxury takes off — the debut of the 8 Series.”

I’m AliveDon Fardon

That quintessentially ’60s, psychedelic, sound-driven garage soul is always so cool and stylish whenever you hear it.

The very choice to use a track like this for a BMW 8 Series commercial—despite it being a sports coupe that prioritizes athleticism and performance while also embodying a luxurious elegance—is delightfully savvy.

Originally, it was a song by American R&B singer Johnny Thunder, active in the ’60s, and it was covered by British pop singer Don Fardon and released in 1969.

Highly recommended for fans of rare groove!

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