News By Topic: Smart

Smart is the Height of Fashion With Fortwo Edition Highstyle

Oct 1, 2009

The latest addition to the iconic smart fortwo range is certain to live up to its namesake - the edition highstyle. ... Continue reading

New Service Enables Owners to Put 'Art' Into Their Smart

Sep 16, 2009

Smart is adding a huge splash of colour and personalisation to the ownership of its fortwo models with the launch of an exciting new product design service in conjunction with performance and styling specialists BRABUS. ... Continue reading

Smart Festival 2009 - The Biggest, Best and Most Colourful Yet

Sep 11, 2009

The world's biggest-ever single day gathering of smart owners is this Saturday (12th September). It is set to be a very memorable occasion for enthusiasts of the iconic brand, and a particularly colourful affair too. ... Continue reading

The Smart State: Tasmanian Government Takes Delivery of its First Smart Fortwo

Sep 8, 2009

The Tasmanian State Government has purchased its first smart fortwo for its vehicle fleet. ... Continue reading

Spring Has Sprung at Smart

Sep 8, 2009

Australia's most fuel-efficient non-hybrid petrol-powered car*, the smart fortwo, is further reducing the cost of car ownership for buyers. ... Continue reading

Smart Strengthens Its Appeal With More Power and More Pleasure

Sep 2, 2009

Smart looks set to power ahead of its rivals, with news of performance improvements to its acclaimed diesel model and further enhancements across the rest of the product range ... Continue reading

Daimler AG Reports August 2009 Sales: 18,734 U.S. Mercedes-Benz Cars Division Cars Sold

Sep 1, 2009

-- Mercedes-Benz USA Records Strongest Sales Month So Far in 2009 and Reports August Sales of 17,112 -- smart USA Continues to Improve Monthly Sales in 2009 and Records 1,622 Sales in August NEW YORK, Sept. 1 -- Daimler AG (stock exchange abbreviation DAI) today reported sales for the Mercedes-Benz Cars division in the ... Continue reading

Smart fortwo Edition Highstyle: New Smart Special Model - Stylish, Elegant and Classy

Aug 25, 2009

Smart is welcoming the autumn with a particularly stylish special model that is characterised by high quality equipment, fine materials and an unusual appearance. The new smart fortwo edition highstyle features exclusive paintwork in trendy chocolate brown metallic and elegant 12‑spoke 15" alloy wheels. The exclu ... Continue reading

Roof Strength Test Confirms That smart Car is Safe - VIDEO ENHANCED

Aug 21, 2009

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--The 2009 smart fortwo today was designated “strongest roof” among competing micro and mini cars by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), confirming once again that the smallest car on the road is safe. The IIHS tested roof strength, and the smart fortwo was the only vehic ... Continue reading

smart Goes Into Series Production With Second Generation Electric Drive

Aug 20, 2009

From mid November 2009 the new smart fortwo electric drive will roll off the production line at the smart factory in Hambach, France. Unlike its predecessor, the electrically driven smart fortwo of the second generation is fitted with an innovative and highly efficient lithium-ion battery. ... Continue reading

"Cash For Clunkers" Rewarding Consumers With Up To $4.5k For Turning In Old Vehicles - VIDEO STORY

Aug 6, 2009

DETROIT - August 6, 2009: After more than a year of declining car sales and closing dealerships, the auto industry may be getting a second wind. With the success of "Cash for Clunkers", cars sales are on the rise. Officially known as the Car Allowance Rebate System, the program rewards people for turning in older gas g ... Continue reading

Inside BMW by Dr. Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG,

Aug 4, 2009

Ladies and Gentlemen! The BMW Group is standing its ground in a persistently difficult market – as an independent car company that has a sound financial footing. Based on our Strategy Number ONE, we started early to realign the entire company. And we have launched various strategic measures to offset the effects o ... Continue reading

While Truth About CASH FOR CLUNKERS Funds Remains Unclear More Money is Approved

Jul 31, 2009

AUTO CENTRAL - July 31, 2009: Late yesterday the Associated Press published a report stating that the CARS "Cash for Clunkers" program was being suspended because funds had run out (just days after the program commenced). AP cited an annonymous source. This source has still not been revealed. The story was published ev ... Continue reading

Daimler at the St. Moritz Art Masters 2009 Festival

Jul 31, 2009

As a committed patron of the arts and culture, Daimler AG is once again supporting the "St. Moritz Art Masters" (SAM) with its Mercedes-Benz, smart, Maybach, AMG brands this year, as well as with the Daimler Art Collection. Now in its second year, this festival of the contemporary arts is being held in the famous holid ... Continue reading

Pop-Up Gallery And Art in Urban Areas: Smart Urban Stage in Sao Paulo

Jul 30, 2009

Following the Brazilian launch of the two-seater car in April of this year, smart provides local artists with an unconventional platform: the smart Urban Stage will take place in Sao Paulo from 27 August to 10 September 2009. ... Continue reading