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Post by Tim on Oct 24, 2018 7:58:36 GMT
For the Mustang, Nissan Micra and some Fiats.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45957673
I'm not aware of having seen any of them but the ASA stated reason is that they promote speed yet, according to the text in this article, the Micra one shows a car using its autobrake facility to NOT run a pedestrian over. Crazy!! |
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Post by Bob Sacamano v2.0 on Oct 24, 2018 8:08:06 GMT
From the ASA Code of Conduct: Driving must not be portrayed as enjoyable as anyone enjoying driving must therefore be a risk to themselves and normal people. Adverts featuring people in cars must show the vehicle travelling at no more than 20mph with the occupants looking contrite for not organising an unnecessary journey via public transport.
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Post by michael on Oct 24, 2018 10:15:55 GMT
What a load of nannying nonsense. I wonder how this works with product placement? I've been watching Celebrity Hunted (it's crap but strangely addictive) and Volvo have clearly done a deal to feature the XC90. These are featured with tyres screeching and throttles floored. Similarly will the next Aston Martin sponsored James Bond car chase be conducted well within the speed limit?
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Post by Blarno on Oct 24, 2018 12:31:48 GMT
From the ASA Code of Conduct: D riving must not be portrayed as enjoyable as anyone enjoying driving must therefore be a risk to themselves and normal people. Adverts featuring people in cars must show the vehicle travelling at no more than 20mph with the occupants looking contrite for not organising an unnecessary journey via public transport.
Is that a genuine quote?
Fuck me sideways if it is. How do Honda get away with the adverts with the Civic chasing the train and the woman leaping from said train onto the Civic with a bag full of cash? The ASA must be having kittens about it.
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Post by Bob Sacamano v2.0 on Oct 24, 2018 12:50:54 GMT
From the ASA Code of Conduct: D riving must not be portrayed as enjoyable as anyone enjoying driving must therefore be a risk to themselves and normal people. Adverts featuring people in cars must show the vehicle travelling at no more than 20mph with the occupants looking contrite for not organising an unnecessary journey via public transport.
Is that a genuine quote?
Fuck me sideways if it is. How do Honda get away with the adverts with the Civic chasing the train and the woman leaping from said train onto the Civic with a bag full of cash? The ASA must be having kittens about it.
I haven't delved too deeply into the Code but it must be in there somewhere. |
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