--- title: "The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Made a Cameo in a Subaru Commercial: TDS" date: "2025-11-20" modified: "2025-11-20" authors: - name: "Joel Feder" job_title: "Director of Content and Product" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/joel-feder" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/the-oscar-mayer-wienermobile-made-a-cameo-in-a-subaru-commercial-tds" categories: - "News" - "The Downshift" --- # The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Made a Cameo in a Subaru Commercial: TDS ![Oscar Mayer Wienermobile in a Subaru Commercial]() Good morning and welcome to *The Downshift*, or *TDS* for short. Tight, light, and right, *TDS* gathers the latest automotive news from around the world and puts it all in one place. Stories are summarized in a single, sometimes long, sentence accompanied by a link for those seeking more information. ๐Ÿšจ Just a reminder Iโ€™m in Los Angeles this week for 2026 World Car of the Year testing, the 2025 LA auto show, and some time with Volvo. This is why *TDS* is being published a smidge later than our normal schedule today and likely the rest of the week. The first cup of coffee is gone and the second is underway, so let's get into it. ๐Ÿš˜ What Iโ€™m driving: Continuing to roll around LA in the 2026 Cadillac Vistiq, but spent yesterday hopping between new electric Volvos and classic performance models, which, let me tell you what a trip down memory lane. But more on that another time. ๐ŸŒญ One of Subaru's latest seven ads sees the return of the Barkley family, but an American icon that is a rolling hot dog, yes it's the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, [made a salivating cameo](). ๐ŸŽ๏ธ Hyundai hasn't even brought the Ioniq 6 N to the U.S. yet, but the automaker's already [revealed $7,500 carbon fiber body kit](). ๐Ÿš The [2026 Ford Transit van debuted]() with more, and larger, screens with claims of increased productivity and functionality. ๐ŸŽฎ A [one-off Rolls-Royce Ghost Gamer model debuted]() celebrating vintage arcade gaming culture. ๐Ÿชฆ Mercedes-Benz AMG is [reportedly killing]() the turbo-four plug-in hybrid C 63 S E Performance and GLC 63 S E Performance models, both of which received lukewarm receptions with their small displacement engines. ๐Ÿ“Ÿ A new [retro aftermarket front bumper treatment]() for the current Mazda MX-5 Miata gives the roadster a throwback look. โ€ผ๏ธ [Kia recalled 250,547 K5 sedans]() due to a damaged fuel tank that could pose a fire risk. *Have feedback on the formatting of TDS? Send us a note: tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Overseeing what you see, read, touch, hear, and interact with from the vast lakes of Minnesota, Joel Feder shapes how The Drive looks and operates as the head of content and product initiatives. On a daily basis, Joel leads the newsroom and editorial staff playing point on both short-term coverage and long-term strategic plans. His mission is to help ensure The Drive shapes the future of automotive media by helping the team execute original reporting, breaking news, and exclusive opportunities. Regarded as an industry insider and recognized by colleagues, fellow journalists, and manufacturers as a point-person and leader in the industry, Joel owns and runs the largest automotive professionals group on Facebook in an effort to serve and help others. Joel serves as a juror for the World Car Awards. In addition, he is the board chair and chair of the governance and nominating committee for Move Forward MN, a local non-profit that helps at-risk youth with barrier-free mental health and housing services. While youโ€™re reading this heโ€™s either on his computer or iPhone chasing the latest news or drafting a story. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]() [Bluesky]() [Email]()