Smart is one of those unfortunate stories in terms of automotive presence. They have never really achieved success but Mercedes haven't given up on them. They've went up from a single quirky model to two quirky models and then came up with the more conventional ForFour that looked a bit different. Smart ForStars Concept Currently however, with companies falling over...
I imagine Jeremy Clarkson's email inbox blew up today since a new car is about to be introduced that is called the Smart ForJeremy. The British car reviewer will have to constantly reply to the idea saying he's got nothing to do with it. Further more, he probably really hates this. Smart ForJeremy Not only is the asking annoying, the...
Smart unveiled yet another special edition for the current ForTwo range, namely the Edition Iceshine priced from €14,490 in Europe. To begin with, the main feature of the small model is the white finish together with the azure blue paint available exclusively on this special edition. The model is fitted with 15-inch alloy wheels in a white finish, shod with...
Smart are a car manufacturer owned under the Mercedes Benz umbrella. Here is a breakdown of their models so we can decide whether they were a passing craze or something that’s here to stay. They’ve been around 10 years + now, so are they standing the test of time? Smart for Two – This is the classic small car that...
The German tuners from Brabus prepared a package for the electric version of Smart ForTwo. Brabus operated both performance and aesthetic upgrades, the new model following to be revealed at Geneva. Under the bonnet sits an electric motor developing 80 horsepower and 135 Nm of torque, no performance figures being available at the moment. The zero-emission tiny vehicle sports a...
Since the unveiling took place at the 2012 Detroit Motor Show, the American nature of the show was obvious and isn't something you'd want to overlook. The miniature car makers at Smart however may have gone a little overboard with a stereotype they've planted on the American market, the fact they love pickup trucks so much. Therefore, they've created the...
The Germans from Smart decided to unveil the third-generation of ForTwo Electric Drive, a model which comes with small dimensions to fit better the crowded cities along with an electric motor that makes the vehicle eco-friendly. Dr. Annette Winkler, head of Smart said: "It has always been a pioneer of urban mobility and with the new electric drive it is...
We got some special news for the North American citizens with a more eco-friendly approach when it comes to transportation. Daimler's subsidiary, Car2Go, a company which offers carsharing services will bring a fleet of Smart ForTwo electric models in North America, a total of 300 units following to be available. According to the official details, the car rental company will...
It is rare that people don't customize their very own Smart ForTwo. As a car that is aimed at environmentalists and fashionistas alike, owners tend to reflect their strong opinionated nature in the appearance of the Smart they own. What is rare however is when tuning companies or other such endeavors actually take the time to work on the petit...
Vilner, the still to establish themselves Bulgarian tuners are well on their path towards doing so, especially given this new creation of theirs. Bearing in mind it mixes two humble ideas, the one of the diminutive sized Smart ForTwo and the concept of a square they did admirably well. The custom city cruiser was built for a local customer and...
Smart came along quite some time ago promising to be at the edge of city usability of a car. Since lately people seem to think electric is the way to go the Mercedes sub-brand got with the program. What we have here is the second generation of that program, the 2012 Smart ForTwo ED (electric drive) and it will soon...
That's not the first time when we come in touch with the new Smart model as there were some sketches that gave as a preview on the new Smart vehicle. However, it proved to be just a concept version, an electric vehicle more exactly, ready for its debut at Geneva. The new Smart Forspeed concept it's now partially revealed thanks...
To be honest, most of us petrolheads have no trouble in saying no to the little Smart city car. But then again, it's not really aimed at us is it? That may be so, but the chaps at Mercedes really want it to feel special and to be the sort of car you can't say no to. To do this...
A new special edition for the British Smart ForTwo is available now, a similar one to the LightShine edition earlier revealed. Actually, the British manufacturer changed the exterior colors and added few extra features in order to customize the little two-seater. Featuring an orange exterior color together with black housing for the side mirrors and a black soft-top for the...
The small British model benefits now from a new special edition dedicated just for the United Kingdom market. Being available at a price of £11,405 the new Smart ForTwo LightShine edition packs under the bonnet the 0.8-liter CDI three-cylinder engine able to produce 54 horsepower and 130 Nm of torque. It's true that the acceleration of the model from 0...
Mercedes have had quite substantial success in a wide array of fields ranging from technology, comfort and reliability all the way to motor sport and supercars. Needless to say, they've had plenty of failures as well and one of their biggest is Smart. Mercedes' Smart brand has always been about two things, city compatibility and fun. It was a brand...
After we talked few days ago about the electric scooter prepared by the people at Smart for the Paris Auto Show, now, we have completely details and photos on the Smart's electric scooter. They also revealed the name, that is eScooter. Not only the cars are benefiting from electric powertrains, the scooters, the better choice of reaching from point A...
Here is the sketch of an lithium-ion powered scooter manufactured by Smart, a scooter that comes with an autonomy of 100 km and is scheduled to be revealed at the incoming French Auto Show. This electric scooter would benefit from an integrated airbag, a new feature for an electric scooter, thus, the scooter may receive a positive feedback from customers....
Smart Fortwo received a special treatment from the German tuners from Carlsson. Both the coupe and the convertible version of Fortwo model will benefit from this German tuning kit. The tuning kit regards just to the aesthetic part, no performance changes were operated by Carlsson tuners. Sports seats were mounted on the Fortwo model, Alcantara leather was used for the...
Smart clients can choose a new package of accessories for ForTwo model, the model received a number of aesthetic elements such as a set of stickers and a decorations package inside. Smart ForTwo and Brabus ForTwo are available along with an optional package for the spring. These models received a number of aesthetic elements, along with a set of position...
