Smart: news and articles
| America's most economical car: In the USA, too, the smart fortwo is the number one in terms of environmental friendliness and economy The American environmental authority EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has put the smart fortwo at the top of its current list of the most economical cars without hybrid drive. The US authority confirms independent... 29 ottobre 2008 | |
| The smart fortwo comes to Brazil in April 2009 Starting in April 2009, the smart fortwo will be available in Brazil. This was announced by the company at the São Paulo Auto Show, where the two-seater celebrated its public debut. Thus, the smart brand is ente... 28 ottobre 2008 | |
| The smart fortwo mhd is the most inexpensive way of running a car The smart fortwo is still Germany's most cost-efficient car. This is the conclusion reached by experts from the prestigious market observer EurotaxSchwacke after analysing 16 vehicles in the mini car class. They confir... 07 ottobre 2008 | |
| The cult car smart is heading to a mobile green future with electric drive At the Paris Motor Show 2008 smart is presenting the latest generation smart fortwo with electric drive to an international audience for the first time. In future, the advantages of the smart fortwo electric drive, whi... 03 ottobre 2008 | |
| New smart fortwo special edition packed with additions smart enthusiasts searching for that certain something extra need look no further than the exclusive smart fortwo special edition - limited two.Based on the popular 71bhp smart fortwo passion this special edition will be... 17 agosto 2008 | |
| 10 Years of the smart fortwo - a Vehicle with Cult Status Celebrates its Birthday On July 2, 1998, a vehicle with an entirely new concept first rolled off the assembly line: the smart fortwo. On that date an extraordinary success story commenced in Hambach, France. Until now, the compact two-seater ha... 07 luglio 2008 | |
| Thirteen proves lucky for smart How many people can you fit into a diminutive smart fortwo?The amazing answer is 13 following a car cram staged to help celebrate smart’s 10th anniversary. Owners and visitors to the annual smart Destination Brooklands e... 26 giugno 2008 | |
| Greenest smart bound for Britain Sales of the new smart diesel model, which boasts the lowest CO2 emissions of any current production car worldwide, just 88g/km, will start next year with manufacturing of right-hand drive models commencing in February.A... 20 giugno 2008 | |
| Auto China 2008: smart fortwo to be launched in China in mid 2009 The smart fortwo will also be available to Chinese customers from mid 2009. This was announced by Dr. Dieter Zetsche, CEO of Daimler AG and head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, at the Auto China Beijing 2008 (22 - 28 April 2008).... 21 aprile 2008 | |
| World’s only stretch Smart car unveiled by Carbonyte UK Carbonyte UK, creator of the world’s first Ferrari ‘limousine’ has unveiled its latest canny conversion – the world’s only stretched Smart Car, the Carbonyte Smaaart.The Carbonyte team, led by MD and ex-McLaren man Chris... 14 aprile 2008 | |
| smart Delivers 100,000th Unit All-new fortwo The smart fortwo continues its string of successes. Since the end of March 2007, the new model of the innovative two-seater has been purchased by a total of 100,000 customers, representing a sales increase of more than 8... 01 aprile 2008 | |
| Brabus: Tender for the City An idea from yacht design finds its way into the automotive world: The SLR McLaren roadster Brabus and its "Tender for the City," the ultimate city sports car Brabus ULTIMATE 112, both with absolutely identical paint and... 03 marzo 2008 | |
| sideways. a smart art project Automobile company smart will introduce its creative anthology, “sideways. a smart art project,” on March 19, 2008 in New York. The book picks up on the brand’s philosophy of questioning generally accepted ideas. The col... 13 febbraio 2008 | |
| First Factory-Authorized smart fortwo Cars Arrive in Puget Sound O'Brien Auto Group today announced the arrival of the state's first factory-authorized smart cars. The announcement, made at the company's new smart center Seattle, paves the way for car buyers here to own a certified US... 08 febbraio 2008 | |
| Distinction for environmental car concept: 'Öko-Trend' awards the smart fortwo mhd the environmental certificate for cars The German “Öko-Trend” environmental research institute has awarded its environmental certificate for cars to the smart fortwo micro hybrid drive (mhd). In extensive analyses by experts from the Wuppertal-based independe... 07 febbraio 2008 | |
| Special award from ‘Quattroruote’: smart fortwo cdi: journalists honour trendy two-seater for environmental friendliness The well-known Italian automobile publication ’Quattroruote’ has awarded the smart fortwo cdi a special accolade on account of the car’s exemplary consumption and environmental friendliness.On the occasion of the annual ... 24 gennaio 2008 | |
| smart at the NAIAS 2008 The smart fortwo is celebrating its launch to the world’s largest automobile market in Detroit .The shortest and most compact automobile currently in production is scheduled to roll on the streets of America this month.T... 14 gennaio 2008 | |
| UK: First electric smart delivered to Coventry City Council Coventry City Council takes delivery of an early Christmas present this year, in the form of a fully electric smart. The iconic car is the first of 100 cars to be delivered as part of a UK-based market trial for the int... 27 dicembre 2007 | |
| Lorinser Smart Fortwo There can be no doubt: the Smart Fortwo has what it takes to become a cult vehicle. Thanks to Sportservice Lorinser Smart owners will now rob drivers of other vehicles not only of their parking space but also of the pole... 10 dicembre 2007 | |
| Dieter Zetsche presents smart fortwo to Representatives of U.S. Government and Business At a traditional luncheon with prominent speakers hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, Daimler Chairman Dr. Dieter Zetsche today presented the smart fortwo to representatives of U.S. businesses and gover... 05 dicembre 2007 | |
| Special products from the smart Collection and smart Accessories: Clever ideas for the cold season Mercedes-Benz Accessories GmbH has numerous unusual and practical ideas in store that are in tune with the special attitude to life of smart customers. As the cold season gets into gear, winter, wind and weather-resistan... 09 novembre 2007 | |
| Launch of the smart fortwo in the USA San Francisco and Silicon Valley become “smart Valley” as the smart USA Media Test Drive event takes place in one of America’s “smartest” regions. The new smart fortwo is scheduled to roll on the streets of America in Ja... 29 ottobre 2007 | |
| smart bolsters market launch in the US with a unique concept in L.A. An exclusive studio building on Abbot Kinney Boulevard will be transformed into the “smart house” for four months starting October 11, 2007, serving as the springboard for the US market launch of the smart car. smart has... 11 ottobre 2007 | |
| smart fortwo micro hybrid drive (mhd): Less petrol, less CO2 smart will be launching an exclusive special model to mark the production start of the new smart fortwo micro hybrid drive (mhd). Its tridion safety cell gleams in silver, the bodypanels shine in brilliant crystal white ... 06 settembre 2007 | |
| The history of the smart: 'reduce to the max' Extremely compact, highly innovative and individual in self-assured style: the smart city coupe radically breaks with the automotive conventions of the 20th century. The car – today named smart fortwo – was introduced to... 13 luglio 2007 | |
| The new smart fortwo cdi: The CO2 champion With the development of the world's smallest direct-injection diesel engine, smart has produced a masterpiece of engine development that earns the new smart fortwo cdi the distinction of the world's most economical produ... 08 luglio 2007 | |
| Even more smart with the new fortwo The new smart fortwo, priced from £6,900 on the road, goes on sale in Britain on 15 September. The new car is even more comfortable, even more agile, even safer and even more ecological than its predecessor. It re... 06 luglio 2007 | |
| New smart fortwo Brabus: 30 percent more power with less fuel consumption Sporty and exclusive: The BRABUS models of the new smart fortwo will soon be taking to the road. With a reengineered 72 kW/98 bhp three cylinder turbo engine the smart fortwo BRABUS and the smart fortwo BRABUS Xclusive h... 29 giugno 2007 | |
| smart fortwo BRABUS and BRABUS Xclusive with impressive performance and low emissions At the Geneva Motor Show (06 – 18 March 2007) smart will be presenting the two BRABUS variants of the new smart fortwo to the public for the first time. Rated at 72 kW / 98 bhp, the smart fortwo BRABUS and smart fortwo... 09 marzo 2007 | |
| smart fortwo BRABUS and BRABUS Xclusive with impressive performance and low emissions At the Geneva Motor Show (06 – 18 March 2007) smart will be presenting the two BRABUS variants of the new smart fortwo to the public for the first time. Rated at 72 kW / 98 bhp, the smart fortwo BRABUS and smart fortwo... 26 febbraio 2007 | |
| smart fortwo: extremely low consumption and excellent overall environmental balance The petrol versions of the new smart fortwo are among the most economical vehicles in the micro car segment. Both the naturally aspirated and the turbo version consume less that five litres of premium grade petrol. The e... 15 febbraio 2007 | |
| The new smart fortwo meets all worldwide crash safety requiremen The smart fortwo predecessor model was seen a real trendsetter in terms of safety developments in small cars. And that applies to the new version too. The smart fortwo has been subjected to extensive tests. Not only EU... 15 febbraio 2007 | |
| The new smart fortwo: more power and more driving fun State-of-the-art compact three-cylinder engines are installed at the rear of the new smart fortwo. The all-aluminium engines were developed in cooperation with Mitsubishi, and are produced in Japan. They have been optimi... 15 febbraio 2007 | |
| The new smart fortwo: greatly enhanced comfort Drivers of the new smart fortwo will immediately notice the enhanced comfort as against the predecessor model. This is thanks to the new automated manual five-speed transmission, the longer wheelbase and the wider track.... 15 febbraio 2007 | |
| The new smart fortwo: The evolution of an icon Should an icon like the smart fortwo undergo further development at all? The answer is "yes" – indeed, this is a must. For the new smart fortwo it was important to strike a balance between retaining the strengths of the ... 15 febbraio 2007 | |
| Special luminescent paintwork: Katharina Sieverding's master class styles the penultimate smart fortwo Before the new smart fortwo is launched on the market in April 2007, the master class of the internationally renowned photo artist Katharina Sieverding will work on a unique project: The master students Friederike Hamann... 22 gennaio 2007 | |
| Prices for the new smart fortwo start at Euro 9,490 The new smart fortwo is available to order from all smart centers from Monday 15 January 2007. Customers will be pleased to hear that prices for the new vehicle are no higher than for previous models. The new smart fortw... 15 gennaio 2007 | |
| Ordering starts mid January: Production of the new smart fortwo gets off to a successful start At "smartville", the production plant for the smart fortwo in Hambach, France, production of the new smart fortwo has got off to a successful start. The first vehicle produced in the pure equipment line has white bodypan... 06 gennaio 2007 | |
| North American International Auto Show in Detroit: Premiere of the new smart fortwo in the USA For the very first time on US soil: the new smart fortwo, celebrating its USA premiere at this year’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit (January 7 to 21, 2007). The new smart fortwo will be available in t... 21 dicembre 2006 | |
| UK: Smart Car for 1000 GBP The Stern Report has focussed minds and despite the UK’s almost complete lack of small car culture the future of motoring must have a role for the micro car. The singularly most successful vehicle in the micro car class ... 16 novembre 2006 | |
