Social Communities for Cars - Smart Marketing for Smart Car

SmartUSA seems to be doing everything right according to Web 2.0 standards.  Their latest is a social networking site called smartinsider.com.

Owners or fans of the Smart car can form local or regional groups, be active in message boards, upload vids and pix. Yes, owners can even have a Smart page, create a Smart Blog and generate a following.

The network refers to members as “Smarties,” which is just a little too cute for me. ;)

Also, check out this Smart idea:

Auto Vending Machine - Smart Idea (GALLERY)

This giant vending machine dispenses a really small car. Put your $20,000 in the slot, and take your pick from a Smart Coupe or Cabrio. Smart cars have only recently been exported outside of Europe to Japan and the U.S.