Twitter Scam Uses Fake, Verified Elon Musk Accounts to Phish for Bitcoin
Also, so many typos!
Automakers Celebrate Star Wars Day with Ridiculous Tweets
Today is May 4th, also known as Star Wars day and automakers are getting in on all the fun.
Zoolander Takes Over Fiat’s Twitter Account
The Zoolander 2 marketing machine is in full effect.
Twitter Teams up with Detroit Auto Show as Official Media Partner
The 2016 North American International Auto Show has teamed up with social media powerhouse Twitter.
Honda UK, Toyota UK Face Off on Twitter
Disclaimer: this isn’t newsworthy. At all. It’s just entertaining and I couldn’t resist rounding it all up. OEM social media accounts that understand how to have fun are like the hidden packages in Grand Theft Auto.
Musk’s Anti-Recall Tweet Gets Nod from Ex-NHTSA Boss
It isn’t often that Tesla co-founder and CEO Elon Musk’s pugnacious platitudes are met with any sort of grace.
Infiniti Bets on Tech to Fight Big German Luxury
Infiniti is running at wide-open throttle right now trying to reinvent itself in a crowded marketplace.
Social Media Award Winners Announced at NADA
More and more car buyers are turning to social media to get the information they need, so at the National Auto Dealers Association (NADA) convention in Orlando, the best marketers on the social web were recognized and awarded.
2013 Honda Accord Adds Siri Along with Acura ILX, RDX
Elaborating on an earlier announcement, Honda just confirmed today that three of its 2013 models will come with Apple’s Siri voice recognition technology.
How to Appear in Toyota’s Next Superbowl Ad
Toyota is offering fans the chance to appear in its Superbowl commercial this year in a spot starring the Big Bang Theory’s Kaley Cuoco.
Drivers Under 30 Likely to use Internet While Driving: Study
Almost half of drivers ages 18 to 29 use the internet while driving according to a new study by State Farm.
Chrysler Exec Says Donald Trump is “Full of Shit”
Ah, the Twitter-verse where impulsive statements become immortal. As Donald Trump continues his anti-Obama campaign, the Donald is accusing Chrysler that it will outsource Jeep manufacturing to China.
2013 Honda Accord Marks Debut of New HondaLink Infotainment System
Honda detailed its new HondaLink infotainment strategy today, a new feature that will debut this fall in Honda vehicles, starting with the 2013 Accord.
Chat With Lexus IS F CCS-R Driver Ken Gushi on Twitter Today
Lexus and driver Ken Gushi are preparing to take on the Pikes Peak Hill Climb this year in a IS F CCS-R packing 416-hp and 371 lb-ft of torque.
SRT Boss Wants Performance Diesel Vehicles
Diesel is quickly becoming a new option for car makers looking to have powerful, yet fuel friendly engines. Mercedes and BMW’s AMG and M, in house tuning divisions have announced future diesel vehicles catered for performance driving, and it looks like the SRT brand will be offering its own in the future.
Study Says New Car Buyers Using Social Media to Help with Process
Social media is a great way to keep in contact with friends, family and share baby photos with one another, but it can also be used for finding a favorable car dealership. Thats according to a new study released just on the eve of Facebook’s IPO.
Smart Argentina Shows Off Innovative Twitter Flip Book Ad
The Smart fortwo can fit in some pretty small places, but can it fit in a 140-character Twitter post? It certainly can, as seen on the Smart Argentina twitter page. An advertisement made up of 455 individual tweets shows the Smart strolling downtown in a neat looking virtual flip book. Apart from the ASCII art, the ad...
2012 Audi R8 Yours For a Day, Just Use Twitter
Imagine ranting online about how much you want do drive a car — and having it come true. For one lucky fan last year, and now more to come, that dream will be a reality. Audi just announced the relaunch of its #WantAnR8 campaign, which boils down to a contest where R8 fans can tweet...
Toyota’s Spams Twitter in Latest Social Media Campaign
Toyota wasn’t kidding when it called The Camry Effect “one of the most ambitious social media campaigns we’ve ever implemented.” In the days leading up to the super bowl, Twitter users were spammed by a whole army of Toyota’s verified Twitter accounts. Users who tweeted anything in regards to the big game, especially with hashtags...
Nissan Gaining Social Media Steam
Automakers have seen the benefits that social media can have on its brands, and as a result, are spending more time (and money) cultivating a presence on these online channels. And this effort is paying off – especially for Nissan. Nissan North America has been interacting with fans of its brands through social media and...
Telsa Motors CEO Elon Musk Tweets About “Equine Romance”
Is this a case of another Twitter account hacker or just Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk having a Charlie Sheen moment? Either way, there were some strange tweets coming from Musk’s account a few days ago. On December 30, the Twitterverse was treated to Musk’s 140 character musings on Catherine the Great. What’s so strange...
What a Boob! NASCAR Driver Kasey Kahne in Hot Water Over Breast Feeding Tweet
How’s this for putting a breast… er, we mean foot… in your mouth? NASCAR race car driver Kasey Kahne is furiously back peddling after making some objectionable remarks on Twitter about breast feeding. The comments were made on Twitter after Kahne saw a woman breastfeeding her child in a supermarket. At first, he tweeted: “Just...
Lexus Tops on Twitter Thanks to Interaction, Innovation
German automakers like BMW and Audi aren’t shy about tooting their own horn when it comes to Facebook followers. BMW has long lead the pack and currently lists almost seven million fans on the “social network”. But Facebook isn’t the only social media in town and increasingly Twitter is attracting new users. Here’s it’s not...
Chevrolet Gives 3-Day Sonic Test Drive To People With Social Media Klout
Chevrolet is using social media as a “sampling source”, so if you’ve got some pull on social media hubs, you could be sampling the Chevy Sonic for three days. Working with Klout, a company that rates and ranks a person’s “social influence,” Chevrolet is trying out a new kind of sampling program for people with...
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