Cars Are The Stars: Automobile Brands in Hollywood
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Almost every movie and television show needs cars, and auto companies are happy to supply them – because it helps sell a lot of cars.   We’ll look back at James Bond and Starsky & Hutch, and explore auto partnerships with movie franchises like Transformers and Marvel.   We’ll also tell a crazy story of how the most sought-after car from a Steve McQueen movie was finally found – and the cosmic coincidence that led to its discovery.   Cars are the stars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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