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SMART
The Smart Fortwo had been a smash hit in Europe, but failed to gain a foothold in America outside of major urban centers. The tiny two-seat vehicles may not be the right fit for the United States, but the city cars continue to have a small and dedicated fanbase looking for an ultra-compact car that’s easy to park. An all-electric Fortwo joined the line-up midway through the last decade, but it wasn’t enough to change the brand’s North American fortunes. Smart pulled out of the American and Canadian markets in 2019.
Conceived as a partnership between Swiss watchmaker Swatch and Mercedes-Benz, the original Smart Fortwo debuted in 1999 with both gasoline and diesel power, but the first exports didn’t arrive Stateside until 2007. Grey imports trickled in from 2004, but Penske Automotive did not get an approved distributorship until three years later. In 2019, Smart announced a partnership with China’s Geely, which will result in a new plant in China. There are no plans to return to the North American market at this time, however.
Winners and Losers From the 2019 Geneva Motor Show - The Short List
Another Geneva Motor Show is in the rear-view mirror, which means it’s time for us to start making fun of all the stuff we didn’t like.
Report: the Smart Brand Could Be in Trouble
Pick your jaw up off the floor. The Smart brand, officially spelled with a lowercase “s” that we can’t abide by, is now 20 years old, but seems destined to leave this earth before it has to start worrying about the big three-oh.
Smart ForEase Concept Aims to Make City Driving Fun
The Smart ForEase Concept has been presented ahead of the 2018 Paris Motor Show this week.
Mercedes Investing $600M in EV Factory Upgrades
Mercedes is shoring up its electric car production, earmarking $600 million towards expanding production capacity for a new compact EV to be named.
Sorry, but This 6×6 Smart ForTwo is Actually Pretty Cool
This wild six-wheeled Smart ForTwo was found in a Subreddit dedicated to so-called ‘shitty car mods’, but we think it belongs in a place where the glorious craftsmanship on display here will get the praise it deserves.
8 Best Concept Car Debuts From the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show
The Frankfurt motor show is kind of a big deal, with automakers from MINI to Mercedes-Benz unveiling all kinds of new vehicles at this event
Mercedes and Smart 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show Debuts Video, First Look
Brabus Ultimate-E Concept is a Lightning-Quick Smart EV
The Smart ForTwo isn’t aimed at car enthusiasts and neither are most electric vehicles, but we get the feeling many gearheads will be able to get on board with the new Brabus Ultimate-E Concept.
Smart Vision EQ ForTwo Concept May Be the Future of Car Sharing
Debuting at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Smart Vision EQ ForTwo Concept aims to be the future of urban mobility.
2017 Smart ForTwo Cabriolet Review
Earlier this year, Daimler announced it would stop selling gasoline versions of the Smart ForTwo in North America, opting to only sell electric versions of the city car in the U.S. and Canada.
Smart Teases New Self Driving, Fully Electric Concept
Daimler’s Smart city car brand has teased a new concept car ahead of the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show.
Smart to Trim Its US Dealer Network by a Third
Daimler’s Smart microcar brand is scaling back its operations in the United States, with more than a third of its American dealerships set to close down soon.
Tuned Smart ForTwo Stuffs Lots of Luxury Into a Tiny Package
We imagine the demand for Smart ForTwo aftermarket parts is rather low, but that hasn’t stopped Vilner from trying its hand at upgrading the tiny little runabout.
Top 10 Fashion-Inspired Special Edition Cars You May Have Forgotten About
There’s something about cars and clothing that go together like sneakers and sweatpants.
Feds Investigating Older Smart Fortwo Models Over Fire Risk
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation looking into older model Smart Fortwo cars that can catch fire.
Giving Thanks to the Automakers
It’s that time again. Time to give our thanks to all the automotive manufacturers for yet another wild and crazy year.
2017 Smart Electric Drive Review
Smart has been an interesting experiment in urban mobility. On paper, these tiny runabouts are an ideal transportation option for residents of densely packed megalopolises around the world.
2017 Smart Fortwo Cabrio Review
When car companies introduce new products, they go to stupefying lengths and spend inordinate amounts of money to present them in the best light possible.
Entire Smart Lineup Will Soon Be Electrified
All Smart models will soon be available with both internal-combustion engine and EV versions – a first for any automotive brand.
March 2016 Auto Sales: Winners and Losers
Another March is in the books and U.S. deliveries were up a small but noteworthy amount, with soon-to-be-extinct Scion leading the pack for some reason. In contrast, one super-luxury brand saw its sales drop by more than 50 percent last month and that’s no April Fools’ Day joke.
Top 10 Cars That Don't Get the Respect They Deserve
Like the late, great comedian Rodney Dangerfield said, some cars don’t get no respect.
January 2016 Auto Sales: Winners and Losers
It’s a brand-new year and vehicle sales are off to a mixed start. Blizzard conditions across large portions of the country kept many shoppers away, but this didn’t stop brands like Scion and Buick from tearin’ it up.
2015 Auto Sales: Winners and Losers
With the turning of our calendars, 2015 is now officially in the history books. It was a year of triumph and tragedy, but fortunately for the auto industry there’s plenty to celebrate … except for Volkswagen, of course.
September 2015 Auto Sales: Winners and Losers
Both leaves and temperatures may be falling across large parts of North America but auto sales did the exact opposite last month, increasing by a stellar amount as drivers flocked to showrooms like birds flying south.
August 2015 Auto Sales: Winners and Losers
Mitsubishi, Jeep, Scion and Infiniti were but a handful of automakers that saw their sales fluctuate greatly in August. Which ones laughed all the way to the bank and which ones slipped?
2016 Smart Fortwo Review
Daimler’s smart car is a tiny runabout that was designed to offer generous fuel efficiency, youthful quirk and easier maneuverability than a shopping cart.
July 2015 Auto Sales: Winners and Losers
For better or worse summer is rapidly drawing to a close. This is bad news for fair-weather aficionados but it’s actually been a great season for automakers. July sales are in and last month’s year-over-year performance was up a healthy 5.3 percent.
Kids Drop F-Bombs in Hilarious NSFW Smart Car Commercial
Smart is rolling out its all new Fortwo and Forfour models, and the carmaker has come out with a NSFW commercial that is f—king hilarious.
May 2015 Auto Sales: Winners and Losers
Chrysler sales surged in the month of May, but niche brands like Fiat and Scion weren’t so lucky.
Smart Crossover Still on The Table
Mercedes-Benz is still considering developing a small crossover for the Smart brand.
April 2015 Auto Sales: Winners and Losers
April showers bring May flowers, or so the old adage goes. Blossoms may not be popping everywhere right now but new-vehicle sales in the U.S. last month grew like a freshly planted petunia.
2016 Smart Fortwo Makes North American Debut
Daimler’s redesigned smart car made its North American debut in Manhattan on the eve of the New York Auto Show.
February 2015 Auto Sales: Winners and Losers
Well, another dumpy winter month is in the books. The season that just won’t end is at long last winding down; the light of spring is visible at the end of this frigid tunnel.
January 2015 Auto Sales: Winners and Losers
Another month is in the books! January is done and gone just like childhood memories of Space Camp. How well did automakers do? Let’s break it down.
New Smart ED Delayed for at Least a Year
Daimler’s much-maligned smart car has received a desperately-needed overhaul for the 2016 model year but unfortunately the brand’s entire lineup has not been redesigned just yet.