Music and cars have always gone hand in hand: from rock and roll guitars to Cadillac 50's to modern hip hop bass Mercedes-AMG. But if earlier songs about cars were associated with classics like Born to Run or Little Deuce Coupe, then today artists sing about electric cars, drifting on "Grants" and even about traffic jams in big cities. This article contains an up-to-date guide to songs about cars. 2020–2026**: From viral hits to niche tracks worth adding to your travel playlist.
Why is this topic important for car enthusiasts? Firstly, music in the car shapes the mood while driving - and modern tracks reflect the realities of today: from Tesla Model S in rappers' videos UAZ Patriot in the songs of provincial performers. Secondly, such compositions often become viral triggers for auto content on TikTok and YouTube, which can be useful for promoting autoblogs or selling cars. And finally, it’s just interesting: how the image of a car changes in culture when BMW M5 in the texts it changes BYD Seal, and instead of a gasoline roar there are jokes about charging at 20%.
We analyzed more than 150 tracks of recent years, selected the most striking examples and divided them into genres, topics and even car modelsmentioned in the texts. At the end of the article there is an FAQ with answers to popular questions: where to download these songs legally, how to use them in your videos, and why some tracks are blocked on YouTube.
Top 5 viral songs about cars 2023–2026
These tracks have racked up millions of views through mentions of specific car models, meme lyrics, or unexpected collaborations. They are often used in car reviews, test drive streams and even in dealership advertising.
- 🎵 «Tesla» — Morgenstern (2023): Song about Tesla Model X, where the artist brags about autopilot and acceleration speed. The clip was shot in the spirit Cyberpunk with futuristic cars.
- 🚗 "Lada Vesta" - Miron Fedorov (Oxxxymiron) (2026): An ironic track about the domestic auto industry, where Vesta becomes a symbol of “Russian drive”.
- 💨 «Drift King» — Scriptonite & Truwer (2023): About drifting on Nissan Silvia S15 and Toyota Chaser. The video was filmed at a race track in Dubai.
- 🔋 “Charging” – NILETTO (2026): Song about electric cars, where they are mentioned BYD Dolphin and problems with charging stations.
- 🏁 "Fast and Furious" - Egor Creed & Morgenshtern (2023): Cover of the soundtrack from Fast & Furious, but with mention Lamborghini Huracán and Moscow traffic jams.
Fun fact: song «Tesla» from Morgenstern became the most banned track on YouTube in 2023 due to complaints from Tesla, Inc. to use the brand logo. Nevertheless, it remains one of the most downloaded in auto-playlists.
Genre analysis: how different styles of music “see” cars
Cars are referenced differently in modern music depending on the genre. For example, in rap cars are a status symbol, in rock - freedom, and pop music - often just transport. Let's look at the key trends.
🔥 Hip-hop and rap: Here cars are flex (window dressing). Most often mentioned:
- Rolls-Royce Cullinan - a symbol of luxury (“Batmobile"at Timati's).
- Mercedes-Maybach S680 - “office on wheels” (song «Maybach» from Basta).
- Lamborghini Urus - “family supercar” (track «Urus» from Guf'a).
🎸 Rock and metal: Cars are associated here with freedom and dear. Examples:
- "Highway" - Leningrad (2023): Song about night trips Volvo 240.
- "Long-Range" - Aria (2022): About trucks Scania and life on the road.
🎤 Pop music: Here cars are often just background for stories about love or breakup. For example:
- "Taxi" - Sievert (2023): Song about a loved one leaving for yellow Renault Megane.
- “Traffic” – Monatik (2026): Ironic track about Moscow traffic jams.
If you are editing a test drive video, select music by genre: for sports cars - rap or electronic music, for retro cars - rock or blues.
Songs about domestic cars: from Lada to Aurus
Russian cars have recently become frequent subjects of songs - and this is not always ironic. Several tracks were released in 2023–2026, where Lada, UAZ and even Aurus sound proud.
📌 Top 3 songs about Russian cars:
- "Lada Sedan" - Leningrad Group (2023): Song about VAZ-2107 as a symbol of nostalgia.
- "Aurus Senate" - Seryoga (2026): Ironic rap about the “presidential” limousine.
- "UAZ Patriot" - Ivan Dorn (2023): A track about an SUV that “will go everywhere.”
📊 Interesting statistics: according to data Yandex Music, songs about Lada listened to 3 times more often in the regions than in Moscow and St. Petersburg. And the tracks are about Aurus on the contrary, they are popular in capitals.
Why did songs about Lada go viral?
In 2023, AvtoVAZ launched a campaign to promote new models, and many artists (including Oxxxymiron) responded to this with ironic tracks. In addition, nostalgia for Soviet cars has become a cultural trend.—>
How to use songs about cars in auto content
If you are driving YouTube channel about cars, edit TikTok videos or just want to make something cool stories From a trip, music can be used as a powerful tool. But there are nuances:
✅ What you can do:
- 🎧 Use short excerpts (up to 15 seconds) under falls “Fair Use” (for example, for reviews).
- 📱 B TikTok and Reels take tracks from the platform’s library (many songs about cars are there).
- 🎵 Order covers or remixes by musicians (for example, on Fiverr).
❌ What not to do:
- 🚫 Upload full tracks in the background of the video (will be blocked by DMCA).
- 🚫 Use music with mentioning brands (for example, Tesla or Mercedes) in commercial videos without permission.
☑️ Check music before downloading video
⚠️ Attention: If you are editing a video for dealership or a car dealership, it’s better to order unique music from composers. For example, on SoundBetter or AirGigs you can find musicians who will write a track about a specific car model for $100–$300.
Clips about cars: how modern videos are made
Many songs about cars are accompanied by videos that themselves become viral. Let's sort it out trends 2026 in auto video:
🎥 Top 3 trends in clips about cars:
- Cyberpunk aesthetic: Neon Tesla, drones and CGI effects (example: clip «Tesla» from Morgenstern).
- Drifting and racing tracks: Filming on Nürburgring or in Dubai (clip «Drift King»).
- Retro style: Clips for old cameras (for example, "Lada Sedan" from "Leningrad")
📊 Cost of filming clip about the car (according to Production.com):
| Clip type | Budget ($) | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lowcost (smartphone + drone) | 500–1,500 | Clip "UAZ Patriot" - Ivan Dorn |
| Medium (professional shooting) | 5,000–15,000 | Clip «Drift King» — Scriptonite |
| High-end (CGI, famous locations) | 50,000+ | Clip «Tesla» — Morgenstern |
⚠️ Attention: If you are filming a video with racing scenes, make sure you have permission to film on the track. In 2023 Scriptonite received a fine of 200,000 rubles for unauthorized filming of a drift in Moscow.
Songs about electric cars: a new trend
With growing popularity electric cars a new direction has appeared in music - songs about Tesla, BYD and other EVs. Their feature is humor about exercise, environmental friendliness and technology.
⚡ Top 3 songs about electric cars:
- 🔌 “Charging” – NILETTO (2026): “20 minutes on charge, and the battery is still empty.”
- 🤖 «Autopilot» — Face (2023): Pro Tesla, which “takes you home itself.”
- 🌍 "Eco-drive" - Zvonky (2026): Pro BYD Seal and a green lifestyle.
📉 Interesting fact: According to Spotify, songs about electric cars are listened to 2 times more often Europethan in Russia. In the US, the leader in listening is the track «Tesla» from The Kid LAROI (2023).
Where to legally download songs about cars
Many people are looking for tracks about cars in YouTube or VK, but this is fraught viruses or blocking. Here legal sources:
💿 Download platforms:
- 🎵 Apple Music: There are playlists “Auto hits” and “Road music”.
- 🎧 Spotify: Search by tags “car songs”, “auto”, “cars”.
- 📱 Yandex Music: Section “For the road” with selections by car brands.
- 💽 Bandcamp: Here you can buy tracks directly from artists (for example, songs Ivan Dorn about UAZ).
🆓 Free legal sources:
- 🎼 Free Music Archive (Creative Commons section).
- 🎹 Epidemic Sound (for content makers, license from $15/month).
⚠️ Attention: If you download music from pirated sites, you risk getting miner virus (in 2023, 30% of “music” torrents contained malware, data Kaspersky).
FAQ: Frequently asked questions about songs about cars
🔍 Is it possible to use songs about cars in your YouTube videos?
You can, but only if:
- Track allowed in YouTube Audio Library.
- Are you using short excerpt (up to 15 sec) under Fair Use.
- You bought license from an artist or on a platform like Epidemic Sound.
If you simply put someone else’s track in the background, the video will be blocked due to a complaint from the copyright holder.
🎤 Which songs about cars are suitable for streaming on Twitch?
For streaming it is better to use:
- Tracks from Twitch Soundtrack (official library).
- Music under license Creative Commons (indicate the author!).
- Your remixes (if you don’t monetize the stream).
Popular tracks about cars (for example, «Tesla» — Morgenstern) use it's impossible - will be mute.
🚗 Are there songs about specific car models (for example, Toyota Camry or BMW M5)?
Yes, here are some examples:
- «Camry» — Pharaoh (2022) - about Toyota Camry as “a car for real boys.”
- "M5" - Miyagi & Endgame (2023) - about BMW M5 Competition.
- «G-Wagon» — Timati (2021) - about Mercedes-Benz G-Class.
If you need a song about a specific model, try searching in Genius by keywords (for example, “song about Tesla Model 3”).
💰 How much does it cost to order a song about your car?
The cost depends on the performer:
- Emerging Artist (SoundBetter, Fiverr): $100–$500.
- Famous rapper (for example from Black Star): $5,000–$20,000.
- Full clip with car: from $10,000 (shooting + editing).
Example: in 2023 AvtoVAZ ordered a song about Lada Vesta NG at the group “Leningrad”** - budget was ~$30,000.
🎬 What songs about cars are often used in movies and TV series?
The latest films and TV series feature:
- «Drift King» — Scriptonite in the series "Hounds"** (2023).
- «Tesla» — Morgenstern in the film "Challenge"** (2023, chase scene).
- "Lada Vesta" - Oxxxymiron in the series “The Boy’s Word”** (season 4).
If you would like to use music in your project, please contact copyright holder through ROSPATENT or BMI.