Micro Smart Generates Huge Improvements
Nov 18, 2008
Smart is set to clean up when it comes to environmental compatibility and driver enjoyment with the launch of a new model with micro hybrid drive (mhd) technology and enhanced equipment levels. ... Continue reading
Delphi's First Prepackaged Airbag/Steering Wheel Featured on Smart Fortwo Vehicles
Nov 18, 2008
Delphi Corporation is providing its first prepackaged driver side airbag assembly in the steering wheel for the Smart Fortwo vehicle made by Daimler. The steering wheel and airbag are usually shipped as separate components. Delphi is also supplying the passenger side airbag and passive occupant detection system for the ... Continue reading
Selected Smart Products For The Coming Festive Period: Dazzling Gifts From Smart
Nov 17, 2008
The selected gift ideas from the smart range are as unconventional, multifunctional and stylish as the smart fortwo itself: with their sassy details and typical smart colour contrasts, these casual yet functional fashion items, handy gadgets and practical, stylish products from the accessories range make attractive alt ... Continue reading
A Motoring Marriage Made In Heaven
Nov 10, 2008
Husband and wife Jason and Amanda Kearins are enjoying wedded bliss after buying their very own his and hers smart cars. And the Kearins are a happy couple as they are benefiting from not only considerably lower motoring costs but also the distinction of owning what could be Britain's rarest smart pairing - an open-top ... Continue reading
smart USA Delivers 20,000th smart fortwo in the United States
Oct 31, 2008
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--smart USA Distributor LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Automotive Group, Inc., , delivered the 20,000th smart fortwo at smart center Dallas, in Dallas, Texas. This sales milestone was accomplished in less than ten months from the initial sales launch of the vehicle in the United States. âHittin ... Continue reading
Oct 29, 2008
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 European studies that had already established the clever two-seater as the most economical car. ... Continue reading
Oct 28, 2008
One of the world's most fuel-efficient cars, the smart fortwo mhd (micro hybrid drive), will be in Australia showrooms this December, just in time for Christmas. ... Continue reading
The smart fortwo Comes to Brazil in April 2009
Oct 28, 2008
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. ... Continue reading
No Price Increase For 2009 smart fortwo in Canada
Oct 24, 2008
TORONTO, ON - smart Canada today announced that pricing will remain virtually identical to 2008 for the 2009 smart fortwo coupés and fortwo cabriolet. Launched in 2008, the new generation smart fortwo has set even greater safety and ecology standards for the car that has been enthusiastically embraced by Canadians sin ... Continue reading
Daimler Starts Mobility Concept For The City: car2go - As Easy As Using A Mobile Phone
Oct 21, 2008
With car2go, Daimler is launching a completely new mobility concept and is providing a future-oriented answer to increasing traffic volume in urban areas. "car2go is an intelligent and creative solution that provides a simple, flexible and value-for-money approach to mobility with environmentally-friendly vehicles" is ... Continue reading
EPA Releases 2009 Most and Least Fuel Efficient Cars, SUVs, Vans and Trucks
Oct 16, 2008
Washington DC October 15, 2008; The EPA and U.S. Energy Department yesterday issued the 2009 fuel economy guide which is dominated by international makes. The overall fuel economy leader is still the Toyota Prius, rated at 48 mpg in the city and 45 on the highway. The smart car, which arrived in the United States last ... Continue reading
Oct 6, 2008
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 confirm previous cost calculations by numerous trade magazines and the ADAC, Germany's largest automobile cl ... Continue reading
Daimler to bring Smart to China in Q2, 2009
Sep 10, 2008
SHANGHAI - September 10,2008: Daimler AG plans to bring the Smart Fortwo micro car to China by the first half of next year, a Beijing based newspaper reported today, citing president Of Mercedes-Benz China. According to Beijing Youth Daily, Klaus Maier told reporters that Daimler has decided to launch the car in China ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Cars Increases Year-to-date Sales by Five Percent to 857,600 Units by New Products
Sep 8, 2008
The Mercedes-Benz Cars division has increased sales by five percent since the beginning of the year. A total of 857,600 Mercedes-Benz, AMG, smart, and Maybach brand vehicles were delivered to customers in the first eight months of the year (January-August 2007: 817,600 units). In August 2008, which had two working days ... Continue reading
"e-mobility Berlin": Daimler and RWE embarking on the age of electro-mobility
Sep 5, 2008
Joint project with more than 100 electric vehicles from Mercedes-Benz and smart and 500 charging points provided by RWE Environmentally compatible and customer-friendly mobility concept Serial development phase starting now â first vehicles beginning end of 2009 Berlin, September 5, 2008 â Berlinâfilling ... Continue reading
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