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Automakers Rethink Super Bowl Ads Amid High Costs

2/10/2026

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  • Automakers pulled back from Super Bowl advertising in 2026 due to high costs and poor returns.
  • Jeep deemed it "irresponsible" to spend $8 million on a commercial and released a humorous ad for the hybrid Cherokee.
  • Toyota showcased a heartwarming ad with athletes reflecting on childhood dreams.
  • Ford did not run Super Bowl ads in 2026, instead appearing during the halftime show with Bad Bunny on a vintage Ford pickup.