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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.

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.

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.

Mitsubishi Motors (1–10)

Mitsubishi Motors DELICA D:5 Clean Diesel

SING YOUR SONGTHE BAWDIES

THE BAWDIES – SING YOUR SONG（MUSIC VIDEO）

SING YOUR SONGTHE BAWDIES

Mitsubishi Delica D:5 2013.1 Commercial

The song used in the Delica D:5 Clean Diesel commercial is THE BAWDIES’ “SING YOUR SONG.” Featured on the album “1-2-3,” it’s a distinctively cool, Western-influenced track that’s very much in THE BAWDIES’ style.

Highly recommended as a driving song! You can just picture the car zipping along.

The lyrics carry a message encouraging you to sing and live a joyful life.

Singing this song while riding in a Delica D:5 will make you feel like you could drive anywhere!

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Mitsubishi Motors Delica D:5 — Toward an Irreplaceable Next 10 Years

O crimson sky!Elephant Kashimashi

Elephant Kashimashi “Oh, Red Sky!”

O red sky! Elephant Kashimashi

Mitsubishi Delica D:5 Commercial Compilation

This is a commercial for the Delica D:5, promoted as a vehicle for families.

It imagines what the children will be like ten years from now, and it makes you think, “What a wonderful family.” The CM song is “Akaki Sora yo!” by the rock band The Elephant Kashimashi, included as a coupling track on their 2010 single “Shiawase yo, Kono Yubi ni Tomare.” The vocals are unbelievably cool.

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Volkswagen (1–10)

Volkswagen T-Cross “AiNA THE END” Version

Poppin’ RunNEW!Aina the End

AiNA THE END – Poppin’ Run [Official Music Video]

Poppin' Run NEW! AiNA THE END

[T-Cross] AiNA THE END Featured TV Commercial 30 Seconds | Volkswagen

Aina the End enjoying a drive in the passenger seat of a yellow T-Cross leaves a strong impression.

In addition to showcasing the car’s exterior through driving scenes, the ad subtly highlights its driver-assistance features and cargo capacity, effectively conveying the appeal of the T-Cross.

The BGM in this commercial is “Poppin’ Run,” sung by Aina the End.

Released in 2024, it’s an upbeat, fun track that makes you want to listen while driving.

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Volkswagen New Golf “Finally Here” Version

stop-motionPolkadot Stingray

Polkadot Stingray – Stop-Motion

Stop-Motion Polkadot Stingray

[Volkswagen Golf CM] - Japan Edition 2021 (1) Volkswagen Japan 'Golf' TV Commercial

The commercial aired in 2022, titled “The All-New Golf Is Finally Here.” The piece that was used and quickly spread by word of mouth was “Stop Motion.” Even if you don’t immediately remember it, you’ll recognize it when you hear it and think, “Oh, that song.” It’s a track by the rock band Polkadot Stingray.

Its beautiful lyrics, which liken life to stop motion, and its driving melody perfectly matched the vibe of the commercial.

Another reason it drew attention was the overwhelming vocal prowess of Shizuku, the band’s lead singer.

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Volkswagen The new T-Cross “T-Cross Life with AiNA THE END” version

Poppin’ RunAina the End

AiNA THE END – Poppin’ Run [Official Music Video]

Poppin' Run AiNA THE END

The Volkswagen T-Cross commercial that began airing in October 2024 features Aina the End.

It shows a vibrant yellow T-Cross driving and Aina singing, making it a very memorable ad.

The song playing in the commercial is called “Poppin’ Run,” which was written specifically for this CM.

It’s very rhythmic and makes you want to start dancing when you hear it!

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Volkswagen “The new Golf” version

Go The DistanceDEAN FUJIOKA

DEAN FUJIOKA & The Record of Concealment – “Go The Distance – JP Ver.” (Official Promotion Video)

Go The DistanceDEAN FUJIOKA

This commercial showcases what Volkswagen’s new Golf is like through Dean Fujioka’s driving.

With footage of the car speeding through bright, open scenery, it emphasizes a refreshing yet powerful drive.

The song used is “Go The Distance.” Its sound and vocals have a distinctive floating feel and a sense of tension, yet they also convey a positive vibe—like charging forward.

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Volkswagen The new Volkswagen Polo

Lonely BoyThe Black Keys

The Black Keys – Lonely Boy [Official Music Video]

Lonely BoyThe Black Keys

This bluesy track with its roaring guitar sound is The Black Keys’ “Lonely Boy.” Released in 2011, it went on to earn a Grammy nomination and catapulted them into stardom.

The distortion-laced vocals and old-school instrumental tones are especially irresistible for garage rock fans.

Despite its vintage sound, the song itself isn’t as heavy as older rock, making it very easy to listen to!

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