2009 SEMA Photo Gallery – Day 1

Press and News Tuner News

The 2009 SEMA show started off with a lot of energy and optimism for the new year that is almost at our door. New ideas, renewed enthusiasm, and the penchant for going bigger while being eco-conscious all in the same breath. Below are a few photos that our friends from Microcarmag.com sent us. The full […]

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First U.S. Incentives For Smart Car Now Available

Press and News

To see just how normal the tiny Smart car has become in America, look no further than the news that the company is now offering purchase incentives to buyers of the cute little urban transport critters. Not that the Smart ForTwo needs much help in the sales department. Word comes from the Penske Automotive Group, […]

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Smart fortwo Edition Limited Three To Bow In Geneva

Press and News

The smart fortwo (yeah, it’s all one word), the little tyke of a car that’s much beloved by the green set is getting its third special edition, and it will take its bow at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. Called the smart fortwo Edition Limited Three is finished in Melon Metallic Green and powered by […]

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Smart Car Safety: How Does It Rate?

Press and News Tuner News

Hey smart car—how smart are you? Since the late 90’s, thousands of smart cars found homes in European towns, villages, and sometimes apartments, before steering their way (smartly mind you) on to our roads. Lately, I’ve been seeing them pop up in abundance, navigating on our streets of San Francisco. Well, the U.S. roads are […]

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Superheroes And Their Super Fuel Efficient Cars

Press and News

With the era of gas-guzzling SUVs fazing out with the general public, surely the same would be said with our country’s superheroes and crime-fighters. Which fuel-efficient cars would make the ideal match with popular superheroes? Smart Fortwo: The Thing There’s nothing dumb about smart cars. Once a sole fixture in quaint European villages, smart cars […]

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The Performance Tuner Market Gets To The Smart Car

Press and News

Seems like the aftermarket/performance tuning/import scene has finally gotten around The Smart Car, and I say it’s about time. Not everybody, like the folks at TreeHugger and other greenies, agree with me, but over all, I think this is a good thing on a number of levels. First off, it’s not like this is some […]

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Smart ForTwo and VW Diesels Are Among Top-10 Most Fuel Efficient Vehicles

Press and News

The EPA and Energy Department issued the 2009 fuel economy guide. The overall fuel economy leader is no surprise. It’s the Toyota Prius, rated at 48 mpg in the city and 45 on the highway. The new additions to the top 10 list this year are the Smart ForTwo convertible and coupe and Volkswagen Jetta […]

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Road Trip from Los Angeles to Detroit

Mercedes-Benz Press and News

Detroit – In an unusual long distance test the smart fortwo and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class demonstrated their top position among the most climate-friendly cars. On a trip from Los Angeles via Chicago to the Detroit Auto Show 2008 they demonstrated outstanding fuel-saving qualities in everyday real-world conditions.

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smart fortwo passion – Seriously, I don't get it

Expert Reviews

The marketing tagline for smart USA is “Open Your Mind”, which assumes that Americans are generally close-minded about new ideas. Or maybe they’re referring to Americans opening their minds to the creative possibilities of having such a hip, small, maneuverable car. Or could it be a much deeper reference? Like opening your mind to gaze deep inside your psyche and realize that, yes, I’ve always lusted after a 1600 pound car with three cylinders and enough cargo space for a single backpack. Whatever the case, I tried. I tried really hard to open my mind. I pushed, pulled, kicked and banged on that metaphorical door to my mind. I even tried to open my third eye, but to no avail. I just don’t get it.

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