Mar 19, 2009
Washington DC March 19, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that orders are still coming in, and showrooms still draw shoppers, but Smart dealers report an increasing number of cancellations for the petite ForTwo, primarily because of economic concerns. "Since November, it seems people are backing out of purchasing a S ... Continue reading
Mar 10, 2009
The latest special edition model from smart is proof that the best things in life are 'three'. The smart fortwo edition "limited three" is being premiered at the current Geneva Motor Show and can be ordered in coupé and cabrio body styles at the UK's smart retailers now. ... Continue reading
Mar 3, 2009
- Mercedes-Benz Cars Division Sold a Total of 15,614 Units in the U.S. - Mercedes-Benz USA Records February Sales of 14,199 - smart USA Records 1,415 Sales in February NEW YORK, March 3 -- Daimler AG (stock exchange abbreviation DAI) today reported sales for the Mercedes-Benz Cars division (Mercedes-Benz and smart comb ... Continue reading
Why The Auto Channel's Press Pass Coverage of the 2009 Geneva Motor Show is So Important?
Mar 1, 2009
This may be the last great international auto show GENEVA - February 28, 2009: One of most visible effects of the current economic depression on the automotive world is what has happened to the once fabulous new car expositions. Not only have important shows in Los Angeles, Detroit and Chicago been neutered by the abse ... Continue reading
Mar 1, 2009
IIHS Top Crash Test Results - 72 winners of 2009 Top Safety Pick awards; almost every category from minicar to large pickup has a winner ARLINGTON, VA - Seventy-two vehicles earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick award for 2009. This is more than double the number of 2008 recipients and more ... Continue reading
Did You Miss the 2008 Auto Shows? We Didn't! Experience Them Here! - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO COVERAGE
Feb 28, 2009
Even if you were at the 2008 Auto Shows in Los Angeles, London, Geneva and Detroit there was so much to see and the media introduction schedules were so hectic that chances are you would have missed something. And you may have missed some of the best. But don't worry, because we have it all on TheAutoChannel.com. In ad ... Continue reading
Smart Fortwo Special Model "Edition Limited Three": Spring Into Spring With Smart
Feb 25, 2009
A special edition of the smart fortwo will be celebrating its world premiere at the 79th Geneva Motor Show. The "edition limited three" boasts exclusive, elegant paintwork and a spring-like fresh interior design concept. Thanks to mhd technology as standard, the cult two-seater car combines a chic appearance with outst ... Continue reading
The Big Screen Through a Windscreen: smart Brings the Drive-in Back to Melbourne
Feb 18, 2009
Residents and guests in the city of Melbourne will soon be able to relive Saturday nights of old and experience going to the drive-in theatre just as they remember it. From February 24, the No-Vacancy gallery in Melbourne's QV centre, located on Swanston Street in the CBD, will screen a variety of independent films and ... Continue reading
Smart Fortwo With Star Qualities: Smart Hunts 'The Pink Panther' In Paris
Feb 4, 2009
The smart fortwo, pioneer of intelligent micro cars, masterfully plays the leading automotive role in the sequel to the successful cinema blockbuster "The Pink Panther". In Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures'/Columbia Pictures' "The Pink Panther 2" to be released February 6 in the US and 12 March in Germany, the two-seater d ... Continue reading
The Smart Way To Reduce Congestion
Feb 4, 2009
smart, the iconic automotive brand, has suggested an alternative way to reduce congestion in London, as a response to the Mayor's 'Way To Go' document'. ... Continue reading
Jan 15, 2009
smart fortwo Planning Electric Drive Vehicle - smart examining potential of electric fortwo in the United States Detroit , Jan 11, 2009 smart is producer of one of the worldwide most economical and environmentally friendly cars: the smart fortwo. The brand takes advantages by using alternative technologies to develop e ... Continue reading
Jan 15, 2009
Aston University and leading support services provider, Amey, will both take delivery of a smart ed (electric drive), as part of the UK-exclusive market trial of smart's fully electric, iconic, two seater car. ... Continue reading
Smart builds on success with a new model in 2009
Jan 14, 2009
smart widens its appeal going into 2009 by launching a new model which gives customers even more value for money and continuing its drive towards a greener future. ... Continue reading
2008 LA Auto Show: smart USA Recaps Its First Year at LA Auto Show - COMPLETE VIDEO
Nov 20, 2008
smart USA Distributor LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Automotive Group, Inc., , today recapped the first ten months of business as the company approaches its one year anniversary in the United States, sharing insight into the vehicleâs overwhelming success, during the LA Auto Show at the Los Angeles Convention Center. ... Continue reading
The smart fortwo Comes to Brazil in April 2009
Nov 20, 2008
Following its successful launch in the USA, the smart fortwo will be available in Brazil from April 2009. This was announced at the São Paulo Auto Show, where the two-seater celebrated its public debut. The small car combines modern technology, the highest levels of quality and safety, exemplary fuel efficiency and lo ... Continue reading
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