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Brabus electric Smart car features electronic exhaust noise simulator
It's often cited as an advantage of electric cars, but it's also one of the biggest potential danger zones: silence. It makes for peaceful - if somewhat eerie - cruising at speed, but it also poses a huge risk to pedestrians and other road users. So Brabus is doing something about it in the case of...
Small cars rated poorly in new IIHS crash test
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has just come to a conclusion that we suspect many motorists have known for years - when it comes to car safety, size does... April 14, 2009 by Ralph Hanson
Daimler bringing car2go vehicle sharing program to Texas
Daimler commenced trials of a new mobility concept called the ‘car2go project’ in Ulm, Germany, in October last year in an attempt to provide a solution for... March 26, 2009 by Ralph Hanson
Smart dealers left holding the bag on canceled orders
News of blockbuster sales and pre-orders of the Smart ForTwo in the U.S. last year is being tempered today with the revelation that a large number of depositors that had... March 16, 2009 by Alex Kaufmann
Report: Smart planning new 'ForTwo +2' four-seat city car
Tiny, economical, yet stylish and trendy, the Smart ForTwo has proved a mammoth success in the U.S., with actual demand far outstripping projections. Toyota's iQ, Audi's A1... March 9, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
Green with envy: Brabus mods the Smart ForTwo EV
The production-destined Smart ForTwo EV showed its stuff at the Detroit Auto Show in January, and now Brabus has taken its turn to give a 'near production' variant the custom... March 4, 2009 by Alex Kaufmann
Smart unveils Edition Limited Three ForTwo
No one anticipated the smashing success the Smart ForTwo would have in the U.S., despite its warm reception in Europe, making the car one of parent company Daimler's biggest... February 25, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
Smart exploring opportunities for U.S. ForTwo EV trial
In July last year Smart unveiled three new concept versions of its second-generation ForTwo minicar, all based around an ultra-efficient electric drivetrain. The trio... January 13, 2009 by Ralph Hanson
Daimler on verge of settling Smart ForTwo clone car suit in Europe
For more than a year now, Mercedes' parent company Daimler has pursued a copyright infringement case against Chinese carmaker Shuanghuan for its Bubble, a blatant knock-off... January 5, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
Daimler expands ‘car2go’ vehicle sharing program, considers adding EVs to fleet
Daimler commenced trials of a new mobility concept called the ‘car2go project’ in Ulm, Germany, on October 24 in an attempt to provide a solution for increasing... December 8, 2008 by Alex Kaufmann
Hermès Releases Custom Smart ForTwo
French design house Hermes is known in the fashion world for its premium leather goods, and now the luxury label has used its unique sense of style and material for the Smart... November 14, 2008 by Kenneth Hall
Brabus Smart ForTwo confirmed for U.S.
The Smart ForTwo has proven to be a runaway success for Mercedes Benz in the United States, with the official distributor Penske Automotive Group forced to boost sales... October 23, 2008 by Alex Kaufmann
BMW prototypes smart key that doubles as a credit card
Using your car key as a payment method may not be something you've always wanted, but BMW and technological partner NXP are betting it will become a must-have feature once... October 21, 2008 by Nelson Ireson
Daimler considering U.S. production for Smart ForTwo
The once financially stricken Smart brand is now struggling to keep up with demand for its iconic ForTwo minicar, with managers considering building a second plant and adding... August 24, 2008 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Daimler updates its smart fortwo, adds micro hybrid start-stop
Starting in October, smart's fortwo will get an update that includes a new micro hybrid drive (MHD) system to aid a pair of petrol engine variants. The micro hybrid system... July 11, 2008 by Nelson Ireson
Impressive results for Smart ForTwo in IIHS crash-test
Following the results of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash testing of the Smart ForTwo last month, which showed the tiny two-seater only achieved... May 14, 2008 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
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