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Oprah Says: You Get A Car! You Get A Car! You Get...A Smart Fortwo!
Once upon a time, Oprah Winfrey was an American hero. She could do no wrong. Born to an unwed teenage mother in Kosciusko, Mississippi, Oprah beat the odds and worked her way up the entertainment food chain. She scored parts in movies. She shared her gift for gab on a hugely popular talk show. And...
Three-Cylinder Cars: Always The Odd Ones Out?
Three-cylinder engines have been used in quite a few performance motorcycles—including legendary collectibles like the Triumph Trident and BSA Rocket 3—but among... June 2, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson 9
Kobe Bryant is Smart And Goes to 11--In China
When I saw this commercial for the Smart Car a little while a go, all I could think of was one movie that is widely lauded by biblical scholars, male slackers with... April 8, 2011 by Jon Druker 2
Seven Car Brands With Bad Reputations For Quality
Quality means different things to different car buyers--everything from reliability to fuel efficiency to utility. It's nebulous, but it can make or break the launch of a new... March 28, 2011 by Marty Padgett 12
Worst Cars for Teens, Part Two
Think you know what the worst cars for teens are? If you read part one of this series, you’ve got a pretty good idea. If not, you can always check it out. Here we... February 8, 2011 by Suzanne Kane
Tell The World You're Going Green, And You Could Win A Smart Fortwo
If you're in the market for a new car -- a very small new car -- pay attention, because the Earth Day Network is giving away two brand new rides in a new social media... December 23, 2010 by Richard Read
7 Worst Automotive Gifts
'Tis the season for holiday cheer, and all that. But for car-crazy people, it's also the season for a heap of seemingly useless automotive gifts, most of which will be stowed... December 16, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson 2
Trending In Social Media This Week: BMW Unveils 1-Series M Coupe, Ford And Chrysler
Social Car News has partnered with real-time online buzz tracker OneRiot to bring you a weekly report on what's trending in the automotive social media world. Each week we... December 10, 2010 by Joel Feder 1
Jingle Bells In The Key Of Smart ForTwo
It’s that time of year again and music is in the air. Well, something’s in the air and Smart decided it should be its rendition of Jingle Bells. Played in the... December 1, 2010 by Joel Feder 1
Smart Fortwo Car Sharing Program Car2go Reaches Milestone
In its first year, the pilot program on the car2go Smart Fortwo car sharing program in Austin has registered 15,000 members and logged 100,000 rentals and more than 300,000... November 29, 2010 by Evelyn Kanter
Smart Launches All-Out Assault On Dumb
Smart has published a manifesto on its Facebook page -- a manifesto against "dumb". The headline spells out the concept pretty clearly: "smart is against dumb, mindless... November 8, 2010 by Richard Read 1
Customize Your Smart Car With Hello Kitty Graphics
Hello Kitty just got her driver's license. The cute little feline cartoon is now driving a cute little Smart car. Okay, not driving -- decorating. Sanrio, Inc., the company... October 22, 2010 by Evelyn Kanter
New Five-Seat Smart Subcompact To Be Sold in U.S. Next Year
Smart dealers are reportedly excited by the announcement that they’ll get another vehicle to sell alongside the two-seat Smart ForTwo minicar sometime next year... October 7, 2010 by Suzanne Kane
Today at High Gear Media: Volt Charging, Smart USA Calling
The new car from Smart USA will come from Nissan, in the form of a five-door rebadged Micra. Daimler gives its blessing, in case you were worried. [GreenCarReports] The 2011... October 6, 2010 by Marty Padgett 1
Daimler Becomes A Yenta For Carpoolers With Car2gether
Zimride. eRideShare. Match.com. Every few months, it seems like someone new is trying to arrange hook-ups between carpoolers. Now, it's Daimler's turn. Daimler has announced... September 10, 2010 by Richard Read
Smart Sales Sputter, But Upcoming Products Will Broaden Appeal
Smart's newness in the U.S. is wearing off, and demand for its only U.S. model, the Fortwo two-seater is, falling. According to Automotive News, the Smart brand will likely... August 31, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson 1
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