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Rumours Remember Smart? It's switching from cute city cars to SUVs

Remember Smart? It's switching from cute city cars to SUVs

The brand's first new model will be developed with Geely.
By Anthony Karr 16 January 2021
Industry Mercedes sells Smart plant to Ineos, but the tiny EV lives on

Mercedes sells Smart plant to Ineos, but the tiny EV lives on

All jobs at the site are guaranteed.
By Anthony Karr 12 December 2020
06:46 Races and Chases Motor1.com lines up six entry-level EVs for a rolling drag race

Motor1.com lines up six entry-level EVs for a rolling drag race

Plus a brake test.
By Anthony Karr 07 December 2020
Aftermarket / Tuning Brabus Ultimate E proves nice things come in small packages

Brabus Ultimate E proves nice things come in small packages

It shows you can have fun with less power.
By Anthony Karr 15 September 2020
13:19 Weird Can a tiny Smart EV tow three pickup trucks at the same time?

Can a tiny Smart EV tow three pickup trucks at the same time?

The little permanent magnet AC synchronous motor that could.
By Anthony Karr 05 August 2020
Government Government creates 18-point smart motorway action plan

Government creates 18-point smart motorway action plan

But the RAC expressed concern it may not be enough.
By James Fossdyke 13 March 2020
Pricing All-electric Smart ForTwo costs less than £17,000

All-electric Smart ForTwo costs less than £17,000

The new Smart EQ electric city cars have a 70-mile range.
By James Fossdyke 24 January 2020
Corporate / Financial Mercedes-Benz and Geely formally establish JV for Smart

Mercedes-Benz and Geely formally establish JV for Smart

The first jointly developed smart BEVs, by Mercedes-Benz and Geely, will be introduced in 2022.
By Mark Kane 09 January 2020
Design Science reveals 5 ugliest and prettiest cars from last 10 years

Science reveals 5 ugliest and prettiest cars from last 10 years

Clearly, somebody broke science.
By Christopher Smith 08 November 2019
Safety Drivers say smart motorways are more dangerous than conventional roads

Drivers say smart motorways are more dangerous than conventional roads

Just one in 10 say all-lane running is safer than having a hard shoulder.
By James Fossdyke 21 October 2019
Safety Authorities plan to improve safety areas on Yorkshire smart motorways

Authorities plan to improve safety areas on Yorkshire smart motorways

Stretches of the M1 and M62 will see changes to emergency refuge areas.
By James Fossdyke 30 September 2019
Frankfurt Motor Show Brabus Ultimate E is a pint-sized purple Smart EQ for Frankfurt

Brabus Ultimate E is a pint-sized purple Smart EQ for Frankfurt

Only 28 EVs will be built, and it costs nearly as much as a BMW M4.
By Christopher Smith 09 September 2019
Safety Highways England comes out in defence of smart motorways

Highways England comes out in defence of smart motorways

It's after the AA recommended stopping the rollout of motorways that use the hard shoulder as a lane.
By James Fossdyke 09 September 2019
Safety More than half of drivers avoid using hard shoulder on smart motorways

More than half of drivers avoid using hard shoulder on smart motorways

Drivers give the hard shoulder the snub even when it's open to traffic
By James Fossdyke 06 September 2019
Frankfurt Motor Show 2020 Smart EQ ForTwo, EQ ForFour revealed with cosmetic changes

2020 Smart EQ ForTwo, EQ ForFour revealed with cosmetic changes

Styling revisions inspired by the Forease concepts give the tiny EV a swankier look.
By Adrian Padeanu 05 September 2019
Teasers 2020 Smart Fortwo, Forfour EQ teasers preview pure electric future

2020 Smart Fortwo, Forfour EQ teasers preview pure electric future

The last hurrah for the Daimler-only Smarts.
By Jacob Oliva 01 September 2019
Industry Smart brand axed from North America

Smart brand axed from North America

Only 1,246 models were sold last year.
By Christopher Smith 30 April 2019
Corporate / Financial Daimler, Geely create 50:50 joint venture to develop Smart

Daimler, Geely create 50:50 joint venture to develop Smart

Plan for larger Smart models announced.
By Adrian Padeanu 28 March 2019
Industry Daimler to decide this year whether it will keep or axe Smart

Daimler to decide this year whether it will keep or axe Smart

It is believed the brand loses $565 million to $792 million per year.
By Anthony Karr 26 March 2019
Geneva Motor Show Brabus Ultimate E Shadow Edition debuts big style in tiny package

Brabus Ultimate E Shadow Edition debuts big style in tiny package

Brabus gives this Smart Fortwo a name that's bigger than the car.
By Chris Bruce 02 March 2019
06:42 Weird Someone put a jet engine into a Smart ForTwo

Someone put a jet engine into a Smart ForTwo

It has 2,000 bhp, and it's street legal.
By Christopher Smith 24 December 2018
Renderings 6 mutant motors from unholy automaker hook-ups

6 mutant motors from unholy automaker hook-ups

See what happens when Nissan and Porsche team up to combine the GT-R and 911.
By James Fossdyke 06 December 2018
Rumours Smart Brand Could Be Axed, Sub-A-Class Mercedes To Fill The Void

Smart Brand Could Be Axed, Sub-A-Class Mercedes To Fill The Void

But before that, Smart is going electric-only worldwide.
By Anthony Karr 25 October 2018
Concept Cars Smart Forease tiny speedster concept to debut in Paris

Smart Forease tiny speedster concept to debut in Paris

The pint-sized EV takes after the 2001 Crossblade and the 2011 Forspeed concepts.
By Adrian Padeanu 02 October 2018
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