smart USA Launches Online Store: www.smartUSAgearstore.com

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--smart USA Distributor LLC announced today that it has launched www.smartUSAgearstore.com, a new e-commerce store that features the official smart USA branded merchandise collection, which includes smart t-shirts, jackets, hats, key chains, model cars and other merchandise.

“The smart fortwo lends itself to customization and personalization,” said Dave Schembri, President, smart USA. “Now owners and enthusiasts can purchase smart branded merchandise online to express their passion for the smart brand that complements their driving experience.”

smart USA has partnered with Cintas Corporation as the exclusive distributor of the official smart USA branded merchandise collection.

In celebration of the smart USA gear store launch, shoppers will receive a ten percent discount on all men’s and women’s t-shirts ordered through September 30, 2009. To shop the entire collection, visit www.smartUSAgearstore.com. The smart USA branded merchandise collection is also available at 78 smart centers across the country.

ABOUT the smart fortwo and smart USA

smart USA Distributor LLC, headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, is the exclusive distributor of the smart fortwo in the United States and Puerto Rico and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Penske Automotive Group, Inc. The smart fortwo is a brand of and is manufactured by Daimler AG. This technologically advanced vehicle achieves 41 mpg on the highway and is an ultra-low emissions vehicle, as certified by the State of California Air Resources Board. The vehicle is 8.8 feet long, 5.1 feet tall and 5.1 feet wide and comes equipped with many functional and safety features found in most luxury models. smart is currently sold in 40 other countries, and more than one million smart fortwos have been sold since 1998. The 2009 smart fortwo is available in five trim levels ranging in price from $11,990* to $20,990*.

* For 2009 models. Excludes tax, title, registration, destination charge, options and other dealer fees.

smart is a registered trademark of Daimler AG.

For additional information, visit www.smartusa.com