Smart is a brand of the Daimler auto group, that makes sub-compact cars. There are a few versions of their subcompact Fortwo, like a cabrio, and EV. They had ventured into the world of making other vehicles, like the smart roadster, and smart Forfour, but those have been discontinued.
Mercedes-Benz parent company Daimler is readying a new three-cylinder engine that will be put to work in the next generation Smart ForTwo, and to gain some insight, the German company sought advice from Ford.
Hatchbacks have a ton of versatility and use, and they’re also quite affordable, not to mention fuel efficient. When it comes to the most affordable hatchback, there’s quite a few options out there. Unlike the Honda GEAR concept pictured above (which could preview a new affordable subcompact for the Japanese brand) all the cars on…
The crazy smart forjeremy, which may have drank one too many Red Bulls, is heading to production – wings included.
What’s the most important step a manufacturer undertakes when creating a new car? Building a great chassis? Getting the interior ergonomics right? Providing the perfect drivetrain to complement the new product? Nope. All wrong. The really, really important factor for any new car is getting the name right. All joking aside, a vehicle’s name is…
Smart is rumored to be working on its first ever crossover model, which could launch by 2016.
Daimler’s smart brand has partnered with BoConcept, a Danish interior design company to produce special furniture and accessories. A jazzed up fortwo cabrio is also a result of their cooperation.
Lawmakers in Washington D.C. and California are armed with a legislative battleaxe and they’re bringing it to bear against the automotive industry. Fuel-economy regulations are hitting like a war hammer, disrupting the market and crushing carmakers. In a mad dash to meet upcoming CAFE standards manufacturers are dramatically shifting their product offerings. Downsized vehicles, hybrid…
The 2013 Geneva Motor Show will be playing host to some of the world’s greatest vehicle debuts of the decade, including the successor to the Ferrari Enzo.
Spy photos of the next generation Smart ForTwo are showing the car undergoing cold weather testing.
When the next generation Smart fortwo is unveiled, its proportions will be growing to help improve both safety, and passenger usability.
The Smart fortwo is getting a dose of style thanks to a new package called “cityflame,” which adds yellow and black accents on the interior and exterior of the car.
Daimler announced today that it is investing 200 million euros into the plant that currently builds the Smart Fortwo to make room for Europe’s first series production electric vehicle.
After 13 consecutive months of increased sales, Smart is on track to double its 2011 U.S. sales.
Recently, the new Smart Forfour mule was spied testing, and the automaker plans to release its new compact four-seater by 2014.
Smart just announced pricing for its ForTwo Electric Drive, making it the cheapest electric car on the market today at $25,825
Preparing to expand its lineup once again, a test mule for the new Smart ForFour was spotted by our spy photographers today.
Looking almost mean, Smart unveiled its latest concept at the Paris Motor Show today, but will it ever see production?
The Smart Fortwo hasn’t exactly been the resounding success Daimler had hoped it would be, but now the German automaker is hoping its electric vehicle variant will lift the brand’s sales.
If Smart had half as many production cars as it does concepts, the mini-car brand might actually have a lineup of vehicles people talk about.
Entering its third generation and built in partnership with French automaker Renault, spy photos of the next Smart ForTwo have just surfaced.
A decade ago, Brabus and Smart formed a relationship that has culminated in over 50,000 customized vehicles that are on the road today. To celebrate its anniversary, the two companies teamed up to create a special edition 10th anniversary Fortwo.
In an effort to make the most fuel efficient vehicles, automakers are looking at smaller displacement engines, which have made it into plenty of compact and subcompact vehicles. The motors in these vehicles don’t pack much power, or torque, and are all aimed to use the least amount of fuel. These cars are all…
Last month, we learned that Smart plans to bring its escooter to market in 2014, and now the German automaker has revealed more information about its electric scooter.
How much bird crap does it take to crush a Smart car? Thanks to one snarky blogger, the company crunched some numbers to find out.
