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Chrysler is first with in-vehicle wireless charging
Monday, April 09, 2012
We knew it was coming, and now we know who got there first -- Chrysler will be first to eliminate "unsightly dangling power cords" in its vehicles by offering in-vehicle wireless charging, with the help of its Mopar parts and service brand.
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smart fortwo gets even smarter looks for 2013
Thursday, April 05, 2012
The 2013 smart fortwo makes its Canadian premiere this week at the Vancouver Auto Show with a new exterior design and updated leather/fabric mix for the upholstery.
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Slacker Internet Radio
Friday, March 16, 2012
More drivers than ever are using their vehicles as personal listening spaces -- and for many of them, satellite radio has made terrestrial radio obsolete. That's because satellite radio is great. The audio quality is good.
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World premiere of MyFord Mobile at CES
Thursday, January 05, 2012
Ford will unveil the beta version and new social networking components of the MyFord Mobile application at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show (January 10-13) in Las Vegas.
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car2go hits Vancouver
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
They're smart, they're small and they're all over Vancouver. They're the 200-plus smart cars that make up Vancouver's car2go fleet. The car sharing co-op, already established in several urban settings around the world, launched its Vancouver operation in June.
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Smart's clever little billboard campaign in Toronto
Saturday, July 16, 2011
When you have an unusual car to sell, you can't expect brisk sales numbers. On the other hand, your advertising agency can be a little more adventurous when it comes to publicity campaigns.
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car2go Comes to Canada
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
car2go announced today that Vancouver, British Columbia, is the first Canadian city selected to launch its innovative mobility service. A newly created company, car2go Canada Ltd., a subsidiary of Daimler North America Corporation, will also be located in Vancouver.
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Do smartphones actually increase public transit use?
Monday, April 11, 2011
Smartphones have become a major part of our daily lives, providing a myriad of information from the comfort of our homes or anywhere on the go. Companies, automakers and public authorities have developed a dizzying array of applications, including many that help manage transportation needs more effectively. But can they actually influence how we plan our every trip?
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An electric smart fortwo worthy of Studio 54
Friday, March 18, 2011
Experimental band Apparatjik, consisting of famous artists such as a-ha's Magne Furuholmen and Coldplay's Guy Berryman, have transformed an electric smart fortwo into a veritable disco ball, harkening back to the days of Saturday Night Fever and bell-bottom pants.
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Geneva 2011: smart forspeed gallery
Tuesday, March 08, 2011
At the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, smart unveiled its forspeed concept, a sporty-looking electric vehicle designed to drive home the point that green technology can be fun, too. Production isn't part of the plans, but some elements of the car will be carried over into future projects.
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2011 smart fortwo coupe passion Review
Sunday, February 06, 2011
There may be no other car on North American roads that gets slapped around with so much prejudice as the smart fortwo. That's a shame, because there is a lot to like about this minicar despite all the negative things the general public has to say about it.
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2010 smart fortwo Coupe Edition Highstyle Review
Friday, October 22, 2010
Growing up in suburban Calgary, AB I really didn't think the smart car would sell at all in this country. Who would even want something this small? How the heck would this thing do on icy roads and what if you got in an accident?!
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New smart 5-door model coming in the USA
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Detroit/Stuttgart. smart USA intends to launch a five-door car on the US market within the next 15 months. This was announced by smart USA in Detroit today.
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The CARTONDRUCK smart: far from ''disposable''
Monday, September 27, 2010
An unusual cooperation project has its world premiere. smart, the packaging specialist CD CARTONDRUCK AG from Obersulm in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, and the Berlin-based artist Sarah Illenberger unveil the first smart fortwo to have its interior and exterior components designed and produced in high-quality recyclable cardboard from the company Gmund.
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smart fortwo Test Drive Experience Event in Vancouver
Monday, September 27, 2010
TORONTO - Recognized as the hallmark for safe and intelligent urban transportation for more than 10 years, the compact and versatile smart fortwo is set to revolutionize the traditional test drive experience today while also providing a valuable service to Vancouverites.
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smart celebrates 10 years of UK sales with a special edition
Thursday, August 19, 2010
smart has commemorated 10 years of UK sales with an exclusive new model - the smart fortwo gb-10 edition. Finished in striking silver metallic with a special red design feature on the tridion safety cell, the gb-10 edition is a fitting tribute to the brand's shining performance since its UK launch in October 2000.
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2011 smart fortwo First Impressions
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Düsseldorf, Germany - Since the introduction of smart in 1998, over 1.2 million of the motorized Lilliputians have been sold around the world. Just 1.2 million, you ask? Why, in 2005 alone, over 1.4 million Corollas rolled out of 16 Toyota assembly plants! So, congratulating oneself on selling almost as many smarts in over a decade can seem a tad arrogant.
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Daimler wants more smarts
Monday, July 26, 2010
Daimler AG, the company which holds and controls Mercedes-Benz, smart and Freigthliner, has just release a very nondescript release essentially saying that the smart line-up will be expanded to include a new or some new models.
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2011 smart fortwo: snazzy and coming soon to a dealership near you
Tuesday, July 06, 2010
The second generation fortwo, introduced in the 2008 model year, is already up for a facelift. That's quite surprising given that the first-gen fortwo went almost 10 years with little in the way of changes. The game-plan then was to introduce special editions and concepts on a regular basis in order to maintain interest. This time around and as competition grows around the World in the micro-car segment, Mercedes has decided, wisely we would add, to keep the diminutive car fresh and interesting.
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2010 smart fortwo electric drive First Impressions
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Brooklyn, New York -- We came here to drive the smart fortwo electric drive, in preparation for its North American launch this October. Actually it's not so much a launch, as the start of another phase of testing, a North American one, before serial production of the smart fortwo electric drive starts in earnest in the spring of 2012.
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The smart with electric drive is charging its way to the USA and Canada
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Following the successful launch in European cities the new smart
fortwo electric drive will take to the roads of North American cities from
the autumn. The electrically powered trendsetter has been rolling off the
production line since November 2009 - and due to the huge demand the initial
production volume has been increased from 1000 to 1500 vehicles.
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smart urban stage: the future of the city
Monday, May 03, 2010
Sustainable mobility and easy everyday use are declared aims of the new smart fortwo electric drive which has been rolling off the production line at smart's factory in Hambach, France, since mid-November 2009. Unlike its predecessor, the electrically driven smart fortwo of the second generation is fitted with an innovative and highly efficient lithium-ion battery.
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Smart : New ways to an individual look, Bright colours and eye-catching motifs
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Sassy spring fashion for the smart: the new smart art stickers give the coupé and cabrio a personal touch. Customers have a choice of six colourful motifs. The adhesive foil stickers are applied to the tridion safety cell. And further new accessories for the smart are also available: BRABUS interior contrast components in carbon look and BRABUS LED daytime driving lights.
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50,000 Design From More Than 100 Countries For The ''Style your smart'' Contest
Friday, March 05, 2010
Stuttgart - smart's worldwide design contest "Style your smart" implemented the "open innovation" approach in the car industry - with resounding success. More than 8,000 smart and design fans from more than 100 countries took part in the creative contest that ran for a period of around six weeks.
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smart drive kit for the iPhone
Friday, February 19, 2010
Sindelfingen - smart is the first car brand to develop its own drive app for the iPhone. Together with the vehicle-specific smart cradle for the iPhone the popular phone becomes a multimedia trip computer that is optimised for the smart fortwo in terms of function and design.
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2010 Toronto Autoshow: smart fortwo electric drive
Thursday, February 11, 2010
No emissions, yet pure driving pleasure. The smart fortwo electric drive makes its Canadian debut at the 2010 Canadian International Auto Show. This technologically advanced two-seater is the first emission-free vehicle in the world with state-of-the-art lithium-ion technology and an intelligent charging management system on board.
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The smart fortwo conquers the Arctic
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
TORONTO, - After covering more than 7700 kilometres on some of the most scenic, remote and challenging roads in Canada, the smart Winter Expedition concluded over the weekend. The expedition began on January 26th, in Kelowna, British Columbia, and throughout the course of two weeks, 46 participants over three waves made their way up and down the west coast, through the Yukon and all the way to Inuvik, N.T (68 degrees 22' North Latitude) before ultimately completing their journey on February 6 at the smart Centre in North Vancouver.
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2010 smart fortwo edition greystyle
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
The smart brand is continuing its series of exciting special models with the smart fortwo edition greystyle. Striking and yet stylish accents lend the new spring edition 2010 from smart a modern and dynamic appearance.
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2010 smart fortwo : Record low emissions of 86 grams of CO2 per kilometre
Friday, February 05, 2010
A high level of environmental friendliness is an innate characteristic of the successful smart fortwo cult car. The diesel model - the smart fortwo cdi - always underlined this claim with carbon dioxide emissions of just 88 grams per kilometre, the lowest figure worldwide for cars with a combustion engine.
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smart fortwo winter expedition
Saturday, January 30, 2010
So far so so good... Alright, I haven't done anything yet, except fly from Montreal to Vancouver then on to Whitehorse. First expected surprise is that our friend Rogers does not provide any service up here. That therefore means that Twitter updates will be few and far between.
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The smart loves winter!
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Mirabel, Quebec -- You still think the smart fortwo isn't tough enough to withstand our harsh winters? Well, executives of the brand in Canada are hoping to change your mind with two unique events. The idea is to show once and for all that neither snow nor ice can stop the funky little two-seater from Hambach.
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My Epic Journey... in a smart car
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Life is a journey. Throughout our years on this planet, we accomplish, we fail, we grow, we build and we destroy. You've all heard the expression that the only things that are certain in life are death and taxes. You'll agree with me that, although this statement is true, it's what we do in the meantime that obviously counts.
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Style your smart
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Stuttgart - smart is staying true to its brand slogan "open your mind" and opening to outside ideas with a design contest. From 6 January 2010 fans of smart and design worldwide are invited to design a smart fortwo on the website www.styleyoursmart.com. smart is looking for the coolest smart design and will award prizes with a total value of E5000 to the winners.
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2009 smart fortwo Cabriolet Limited Three Review
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
In 2009 smart's pint-sized two-seater celebrated five years on the Canadian market. Five years of dominating a niche that looks like it might be expanding soon. In fact, Toyota should shortly be launching the iQ three-seater (likely wearing the Scion badge), while Mitsubishi is thinking of marketing the gas-powered "i" on top of the electric variant.
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2010 smart fortwo Preview
Monday, December 21, 2009
One of the market's cheekiest little cars has been updated and enhanced for 2010. The clever little smart fortwo has earned a following of fans with its quirky operation and minimalist approach to space and fuel usage. Now, smart is kitting it up with more options and value than ever before.
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Production of the smart fortwo electric drive Begins in Hambach
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Hambach, France / Stuttgart, Germany - This week, Daimler AG started production of the smart fortwo electric drive at the smart plant in Hambach, France. In a first step, 1,000 vehicles will be provided to customers participating in various mobility projects in major cities in Europe and the U.S., in order to generate broad feedback on electric driving under everyday conditions.
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New smart collection: The latest trends for urban trendsetters
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Right on time for the start of autumn smart is presenting a new fashion collection for the cold season. Designed for people who like things that are a little out of the ordinary, these trendy products are in keeping with the environmentally conscious lifestyle brand.
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Nicolas Sarkozy at the Hambach plant : smart fortwo electric drive to Begin in 2012
Thursday, October 08, 2009
Daimler AG today announced that it selected the smart plant in Hambach, France, as the location for future series production of the smart fortwo electric drive. As of 2012, the highly innovative electric vehicle, equipped with the most modern lithium-ion-battery, will roll off the assembly line in large-scale production and will be offered to customers through the smart sales network. The announcement was made on the occasion of an official visit of French President Nicolas Sarkozy at the Hambach plant.
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New service enables owners to put 'art' into their smart
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
smart is adding a huge splash of colour and personalisation to the ownership of its fortwo models with the launch of an exciting new product design service in conjunction with performance and styling specialists BRABUS.
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The smart fortwo tackles Targa Newfoundland
Monday, September 14, 2009
smart Canada today announced that for the first time ever, a smart fortwo will compete in Targa Newfoundland. The smart fortwo may be an unexpected choice for the Targa competition, but its class leading fuel economy, compact dimensions and intelligent design all combine to make the smart fortwo an excellent choice to tackle a course that covers over 2,220 kilometres on some of the most challenging and picturesque roads in North America.
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A new work of art every day: The ground-breaking publication "Visionaire" and smart celebrate the era of electricity
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Avant-garde meets avant-garde. The New York-based limited-edition fashion and art publication Visionaire draws inspiration for its 57th issue from the unique two-seater smart fortwo. Visionaire 57 "2010" is the first plug-in electric issue of the publication. 52 internationally renowned curators and art collectors were recruited to select 365 works of art, making this issue, in the form of an electronic daily calendar, a ground-breaking compendium of contemporary art.
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2009 smart fortwo Cabriolet Limited Three Review
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
If "cute and quirky" is the yardstick by which one measures an automobile, the smart limited-three edition cabriolet is a definite hit; however if performance and practicality serve as the yardstick, the latest limited edition smart micro-car may come up short in more than just wheelbase.
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smart special model : fortwo edition highstyle
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
smart is welcoming the autumn with a particularly stylish special model that is characterised by high quality equipment, fine materials and an unusual appearance. The new smart fortwo edition highstyle features exclusive paintwork in trendy chocolate brown metallic and elegant 12‑spoke 15" alloy wheels. The exclusive interior of the special model boasts a harmonious mix of fabric and leather.
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smart goes into series production with second generation electric drive
Thursday, August 20, 2009
The new smart fortwo electric drive from the popular brand that will roll off the production line from mid November 2009 is a logical continuation of a very ambitious goal: the production of a well-engineered, attractive city car that has no local exhaust gas emissions i.e. a zero emission vehicle.
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2010 smart fortwo cdi: 21 percent more power for the CO2 champion
Thursday, July 23, 2009
For model year 2010 the smart fortwo cdi has been given a clear power boost, yet it remains just as economical and environmentally friendly as before. In future the state-of-the-art three-cylinder diesel engine will produce 21 percent more power and deliver approximately 18 percent more maximum torque. Although this extra power makes the popular two-seater car noticeably livelier, it does not affect its exemplary fuel consumption.
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smart introduces exclusive limited three edition
Monday, June 22, 2009
Continuing its tradition of introducing
distinctive and unique limited editions, smart Canada today announced the arrival of the smart fortwo edition limited three. Finished in exclusive melon green metallic paint with 12 spoke, 15" alloy wheels, production of this stylish new smart fortwo will be restricted to just 180 units to ensure individuality and exclusivity.
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2009 smart fortwo BRABUS coupé Review
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
The smart fortwo is definitely not suited for everyone. You have a family? Forget it. You play golf? Forget it. You spend a lot of time on highways? Forget it. You're not environmentally conscious? Well, forget it too.
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2005-2006 smart fortwo Pre-Owned
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Even the folks at Mercedes Benz were surprised at how well the Smart Fortwo took off in the Canadian marketplace. Find an owner of a first-generation 'smartie', and they'll likely tell you about having to wait for a considerable amount of time for their tiny runabout to arrive.
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2009 smart fortwo 10th anniversary at the Vancouver Auto Show
Monday, March 30, 2009
The groundbreaking, ultra fuel-efficient smart fortwo celebrates its 10th anniversary with the production of ten special anniversary edition fortwos. This small run of collector edition, exclusive units will be built upon the existing, haute fortwo BRABUS edition.
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Detroit 2009 - Tesla charges up the smart
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Daimler's smart fortwo electric drive city car will be powered by Tesla technology. This what the California-based electric sports car maker announced on January 14 at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit according to the British Newspress agency.
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smart fortwo pricing unchanged into 2009
Monday, October 27, 2008
smart Canada has announced pricing on their 2009 smart fortwo lineup- and it's going to remain virtually identical to 2008. Launched last year, the next-generation smart car has set greater safety and ecology standards, furthering its appeal to eco-minded motorists everywhere.
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2008 smart fortwo passion coupe Review
Sunday, November 02, 2008
It may be hard to fathom, especially for those who saw me gain a few kilos over the past couple of weeks, but I did spend seven days behind the wheel of a smart fortwo, the famous German microcar. And it wasn't even a challenge despite what badmouthers might tell you. True, the recent redesign of the smart didn't include a physical expansion. In fact, it measured half the length of the family sedan in my driveway.
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smart improves its 2009 fortwo
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
With the success of its compact little urban car, smart has decided to slightly refine its formula with the addition of standard equipment and colours. The changes are essentially minor, the Red Metallic and Light Yellow colours being replaced in favour of Grey Metallic and Rally Red, both of which have been added to the other four colours of the palette, as well as the dozen exterior colour combinations.
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smart test-drive tour kicks off in Quebec
Monday, August 04, 2008
A unique event will see the smart fortwo showcased at major events in Quebec City, Montreal and Ottawa this month. Run throughout August, the city smart Test Drive Tour will promote and showcase the recently updated model. The Smart fortwo is a small two-seater, rear engine car designed for customers after a practical and useful runabout that's as fuel-efficient as possible.
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smart car surprises with safety
Thursday, May 15, 2008
The smart car is ready to tell the world that it's just as capable of turning heads as it is at protecting them. The 2008 smart fortwo is the smallest car for sale on our shores, but it's just earned the top rating of 'good' for front and side crash protection from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Smart's head and seat restraints, additionally, earned the second highest possible rating for protection against whiplash from rear impact.
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2008 smart fortwo passion cabriolet Review
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
I'm not saying that driving a red smart fortwo cabriolet is an act of femininity because it's not, but I swear I experienced menstrual cramps minutes after taking her wheel; and let me assure my readers, I'm not constructed physiologically to incur the XX chromosome curse. The 2008 smart fortwo (marketed in lower case) is the latest version of this micro car to hit North American shores. Despite being available in Canada since late 2004, the vehicle continues to draw attention and comments, some less welcome than others.
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2008 smart fortwo passion cabriolet Review
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Let's face it. For the price, there are a lot of good small cars that are much more practical and cheaper to maintain than the smart. But for some odd reason, we're always willing to spend money on things that seem superfluous. We pay to sweat in a sauna and dunk ourselves in cold water at the spa. We pay to go to the gym when we could just go jogging or work out at home. We pay for bottled water when it unlimitedly flows out of the kitchen faucet. What's wrong with us? We like looking fashionable and trendy, that's the problem. And the smart is just that. A Hyundai 2-seater with a 70-hp engine would have to be priced at $9,000, but the fashion statement of the smart means that $15,000 is a price people are willing to pay. Is it worth it? And can the smart cabriolet justify its $21,250 price?
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2008 smart fortwo coupé passion Review
Friday, April 11, 2008
Last fall, when I attended the media launch of the new smart in San Francisco, I clearly enjoyed driving the car. My first impressions turned out to be very positive. However, a full road test over an entire week is necessary to get the complete picture. So, in February, I spent 7 days behind the wheel of a smart fortwo coupé passion, driving in a variety of road and weather conditions: rain, sunshine, heat, cold, 90-kph winds, snow, hail... you know, everything Quebec has to offer. Well, the new smart once again proved to be a great city car. It has some surprisingly good attributes (liveability and handling, among others), but also a couple of small weaknesses, like gear shifts in auto mode. Oh, and there's one major flaw: access to the washer fluid tank.
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Montréal Auto Show: Mercedes-Benz & smart
Thursday, January 17, 2008
The C-Class is all-new and makes its official debut in Montreal. The little sedan is offered in two trim levels, the C300 and the C350, and 4MATIC all-wheel drive is an option. Two engines are available: a 228-hp, 3.0-liter V6 as well as a 268-hp, 3.5-liter V6.
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The all-new smart fortwo is now on sale
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Mercedes-Benz Canada has just announced that the next-generation smart fortwo is now on sale through the brand's Canadian dealers. The first of these new fortwos was delivered by smart Centre Mississauga to Tracy MacKenzie, a 24-year old resident of Brampton, Ontario.
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2008 smart : models and prices
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Mercedes-Benz Canada offers two smart models : a coupe and a convertible. The former is available in two trim levels, called "Pure" and "Passion", while the latter only comes in "Passion" trim -- a wise decision considering it's a true made-for-fun car. Every smart sold in Canada offers lots of interesting standard features, including AM/FM/CD stereo, power windows and remote entry. The Pure model is a stripped-down car and, when you start to add a couple of options like power steering and climate control, you come awfully close to the Passion model's price.
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