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U.S. regulators are urging automakers to limit distractions from the use of Facebook and Twitter through in-car infotainment systems. In non-binding guidelines, the Transportation Department asked automakers to block the use of social media sites and Internet browsing when a vehicle is in motion. Read more »
- Nhtsa Says It Uses Various Forms Of Social Media To Discover Defects In Vehicles
Usually agencies such as the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) find out about vehicle issues when the manufacturer or owners who have experienced trouble report to them. Now, an agency spokeswoman acknowledged that Twitter, Facebook,...
- Toyota U.s.a. Hits A Million Fans On Facebook
While Facebook's paid ads may not be up to par or effective as those from Google, automakers benefit in many other ways from the world's most popular social network. On Monday, Toyota U.S.A. reached the one million fan mark on its dedicated Facebook...
- Judge Rules In Favor Of Bmw Dealer Who Fired Employee Over Facebook Posts
Social media sites like Facebook and Twitter are a boon as long as you make judicious use of them. Apparently, Robert Becker, an employee at a Lake Bluff BMW dealership crossed the line and the consequences were dire. Becker posted comments and pictures...
- Kanye West Beware: Bmw’s 1-series Composes Its Own Music
It’s a fact that car manufacturers go to great lengths to promote their new products. Traditional means like TV and press advertising are so last year –and so is celebrity endorsement, though they are still employed by the carmakers. However,...
- Chrysler’s Srt Team Teases…next Dodge Viper Srt10 On Facebook
In a very…tongue-in-cheek move, Chrysler’s newly formed Street and Racing Technology (SRT) brand responded to fans asking them on various social media sites what future products are in development by posting this…revealing sketch on...
Cars
U.S. Regulators Declare War to In-Car Facebook and Twitter
U.S. regulators are urging automakers to limit distractions from the use of Facebook and Twitter through in-car infotainment systems. In non-binding guidelines, the Transportation Department asked automakers to block the use of social media sites and Internet browsing when a vehicle is in motion. Read more »
- Nhtsa Says It Uses Various Forms Of Social Media To Discover Defects In Vehicles
Usually agencies such as the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) find out about vehicle issues when the manufacturer or owners who have experienced trouble report to them. Now, an agency spokeswoman acknowledged that Twitter, Facebook,...
- Toyota U.s.a. Hits A Million Fans On Facebook
While Facebook's paid ads may not be up to par or effective as those from Google, automakers benefit in many other ways from the world's most popular social network. On Monday, Toyota U.S.A. reached the one million fan mark on its dedicated Facebook...
- Judge Rules In Favor Of Bmw Dealer Who Fired Employee Over Facebook Posts
Social media sites like Facebook and Twitter are a boon as long as you make judicious use of them. Apparently, Robert Becker, an employee at a Lake Bluff BMW dealership crossed the line and the consequences were dire. Becker posted comments and pictures...
- Kanye West Beware: Bmw’s 1-series Composes Its Own Music
It’s a fact that car manufacturers go to great lengths to promote their new products. Traditional means like TV and press advertising are so last year –and so is celebrity endorsement, though they are still employed by the carmakers. However,...
- Chrysler’s Srt Team Teases…next Dodge Viper Srt10 On Facebook
In a very…tongue-in-cheek move, Chrysler’s newly formed Street and Racing Technology (SRT) brand responded to fans asking them on various social media sites what future products are in development by posting this…revealing sketch on...