The Cars

The Cars — pop artist from US.

The Cars, a Boston-based quintet, gained popularity in the late '70s and early '80s with their unique blend of proto-punk, garage rock, and bubblegum pop…

Influence: 71.23% Fanbase: 56.76% Trending: 78.47% Career Level: Superstar

Top Brand Affinity

Highest overlapping lifestyle brand

Ampeg • 38.21% • Very Strong

As of 2025-09-27

220,480

Social Media Followers

As of 2025-09-27

00:00:00

Hours Airplay

2025-12-07 08:53:34 UTC

Genres

popnew romanticnew wave popsynthpoppower poprockpermanent waverockpop rockart rocknew wavealbum rockhard rocksoft rockclassic rockmellow goldalternative rockfolk & traditionalfolk rocksinger-songwriter

Biography

The Cars, a Boston-based quintet, gained popularity in the late '70s and early '80s with their unique blend of proto-punk, garage rock, and bubblegum pop influences. Releasing a string of platinum albums and Top 40 singles, they were considered one of the most successful American new wave bands of their time. Despite disbanding in 1988, the group reunited twice in the mid-2000s and 2011, with their music's enduring popularity showcasing their lasting influence.

Formed in 1976 by Ric Ocasek and Ben Orr, who had been collaborators for several years, The Cars evolved from their early folk trio days to become a prominent fixture in the Boston music scene. Their self-titled debut album in 1978 marked the beginning of their chart success, with subsequent albums like Candy-O and Heartbeat City solidifying their place in music history. Following their eventual breakup in 1988, the band members pursued solo projects, with Ocasek also gaining recognition as a producer for various new wave acts. The Cars' legacy continued with posthumous releases and a brief reunion in 2011, culminating in their final album, Move Like This.

Top Brand Affinities

Report Date: 2025-09-27

The Cars converts attention from 25-34 & 35-44 audiences across UNITED STATES, BRAZIL, CANADA. Audience shape is heavily male (73%), opening clear lanes for styling, voice, and offers. Topline results concentrate on Youtube at 33,728 avg views per post, with supportive conversation on Instagram. Shared audience with Ampeg, Live Nation, MOOG underscores a strong fit in streetwear, music platforms, and lifestyle products. It’s a practical path to awareness that doesn’t fight the feed.

Artist Affinity estimates how strongly an artist's audience overlaps with interest in specific brands, products, and categories. It is derived from aggregated social and behavioral signals—who fans follow, save, click, and engage with—normalized across platforms. Higher affinity suggests better partnership fit and higher likelihood that fans will respond positively to branded content or offers. Use it to shortlist natural brand partners and product concepts that feel authentic to the audience. Combine affinity with Connection Strength (ER) and reach to balance fit with impact. Treat affinity as directional—validate with creative tests and small pilots before scaling.

ER = (likes + comments + shares) ÷ audience per post ≥ 3.0% = Very Strong 2.0–2.99% = Strong 1.0–1.99% = Moderate < 1.0% = Low

How to read it: Pair ER with reach (views/followers) to gauge intensity and scale.

Connection Strength

Artist The Cars score 1.08% — Moderate bucket.

Brand: AmpegBrand: Live NationBrand: MOOG

Followers:220,480

Engagements:2,392

Rate:1.1%

Posts:85

Avg Likes:2,358

Avg Comments:100

Avg Views:33,728

Audience Demographics & Key Stats

Metric	Value	Why It Matters
Social Snapshot	Followers 220,480 · Engagements 2,392 · Rate 1.1% Posts 85 · Views 33,728 · Avg Likes 2,358 · Avg Comments 100 · Avg Views 33,728	Combine reach (followers/views) with ER to size both impact and responsiveness.
Age Breakdown	25-34: 29% 35-44: 25% 45-64: 24% 18-24: 20%	Largest: 25-34 (29%); next: 35-44 (25%)
Gender Split	Female: 27% Male: 73% Non-binary/Other: 0%	Skews male (73%)
Top Countries	UNITED STATES (50%) BRAZIL (9%) CANADA (5%) UNITED KINGDOM (3%) PHILIPPINES (3%)	Top regions: UNITED STATES (50%), BRAZIL (9%), CANADA (5%)
Platform Engagement	Instagram: 1,748 avg likes/post · Youtube: 33,728 avg views/post	Best reach: Youtube 33,728 avg views; best engagement: Instagram 1,748 avg likes

Top Brand Affinities

Ampeg

Score: 38.21

Live Nation

Score: 29.39

MOOG

Score: 27.38

Marshall

Score: 26.06

Lucasfilm

Score: 11.99

Pro Tools

Score: 10.94

Amazon Music

Score: 9.62

MTV

Score: 9.55

Sennheiser

Score: 9.18

Margaritaville

Score: 8.44

DeLorean Motor Company

Score: 8.43

iHeartRadio Music Awards

Score: 8.07

Brand	Category	Score
Ampeg		38.21
Live Nation		29.39
MOOG		27.38
Marshall		26.06
Lucasfilm		11.99
Pro Tools		10.94
Amazon Music		9.62
MTV		9.55
Sennheiser		9.18
Margaritaville		8.44
DeLorean Motor Company		8.43
iHeartRadio Music Awards		8.07
Columbia Pictures		7.90
Coors		6.95
Pontiac		6.73
FOX		6.69
Paramount Pictures		6.49
NBC		6.15
Vivienne Westwood		5.98
NHL		5.58
Macy's		5.03
Spotify Music		5.01
Sega		4.76
Warner Bros		4.72
Kroger		4.70
Gillette		4.27
Nixon		4.23
Kickstarter		4.22
Comedy Central		4.21
Budweiser		4.11
Movistar		4.09
Cadillac		4.01
Busch		4.01
Lollapalooza		3.98
CNN		3.98
Verizon		3.79
FedEx		3.75
Pixar		3.67
Fallout		3.62
ESPN		3.56
Star Wars		3.54
Nickelodeon		3.52
Cartoon Network		3.47
Heinz		3.46
Walmart		3.44
NFL		3.33
Martini		3.25
Leica		3.03
Showtime		2.94
Chrysler		2.87