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Oprah Says: You Get A Car! You Get A Car! You Get...A Smart Fortwo!
Once upon a time, Oprah Winfrey was an American hero. She could do no wrong. Born to an unwed teenage mother in Kosciusko, Mississippi, Oprah beat the odds and worked her way up the entertainment food chain. She scored parts in movies. She shared her gift for gab on a hugely popular talk show. And...
2011 Smart Fortwo: Driven
"Wow. Can't believe you fit into that thing." That's the first thing we heard over and over again during a recent week with the 2011 Smart Fortwo. And the well-designed cabin... June 7, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson 4
Three-Cylinder Cars: Always The Odd Ones Out?
Three-cylinder engines have been used in quite a few performance motorcycles—including legendary collectibles like the Triumph Trident and BSA Rocket 3—but among... June 2, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson 9
Worst Cars for Teens, Part Two
Think you know what the worst cars for teens are? If you read part one of this series, you’ve got a pretty good idea. If not, you can always check it out. Here we... February 8, 2011 by Suzanne Kane
Tell The World You're Going Green, And You Could Win A Smart Fortwo
If you're in the market for a new car -- a very small new car -- pay attention, because the Earth Day Network is giving away two brand new rides in a new social media... December 23, 2010 by Richard Read
7 Worst Automotive Gifts
'Tis the season for holiday cheer, and all that. But for car-crazy people, it's also the season for a heap of seemingly useless automotive gifts, most of which will be stowed... December 16, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson 2
Jingle Bells In The Key Of Smart ForTwo
It’s that time of year again and music is in the air. Well, something’s in the air and Smart decided it should be its rendition of Jingle Bells. Played in the... December 1, 2010 by Joel Feder 1
Smart Fortwo Car Sharing Program Car2go Reaches Milestone
In its first year, the pilot program on the car2go Smart Fortwo car sharing program in Austin has registered 15,000 members and logged 100,000 rentals and more than 300,000... November 29, 2010 by Evelyn Kanter
Smart Launches All-Out Assault On Dumb
Smart has published a manifesto on its Facebook page -- a manifesto against "dumb". The headline spells out the concept pretty clearly: "smart is against dumb, mindless... November 8, 2010 by Richard Read 1
Customize Your Smart Car With Hello Kitty Graphics
Hello Kitty just got her driver's license. The cute little feline cartoon is now driving a cute little Smart car. Okay, not driving -- decorating. Sanrio, Inc., the company... October 22, 2010 by Evelyn Kanter
Daimler Becomes A Yenta For Carpoolers With Car2gether
Zimride. eRideShare. Match.com. Every few months, it seems like someone new is trying to arrange hook-ups between carpoolers. Now, it's Daimler's turn. Daimler has announced... September 10, 2010 by Richard Read
Smart Sales Sputter, But Upcoming Products Will Broaden Appeal
Smart's newness in the U.S. is wearing off, and demand for its only U.S. model, the Fortwo two-seater is, falling. According to Automotive News, the Smart brand will likely... August 31, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson 1
Video: Fiat Launching This Year With 165 Dealerships In 119 U.S. Markets
A week ago, we told you that Chrysler's Sergio Marchionne was planning to meet potential Fiat dealers and explain his vision of the American Fiat network. Yesterday, the CEO... August 31, 2010 by Richard Read
Fiat, Alfa Romeo Rollout Gives Some Chrysler Dealers Agita
Next Monday, August 30, Chrysler will bring 600 dealers to the Detroit Institute of Arts, where CEO Sergio Marchionne will share his vision for the U.S. rollout of the Fiat... August 24, 2010 by Richard Read
Want To Eradicate Any Smart ED Worries? Just Say Tanks
Like the Nash Metropolitan 50 years ago, the 2010 Smart ForTwo generates its share of cracks, stares, and guffaws. People who drive the tiny two-seat Smart minicar just have... July 16, 2010 by John Voelcker 6
Electric Drive, Renault Engines, CVT All Part Of Smart Five-Year Outlook
Business isn’t exactly strong for Smart in the U.S. The niche minicar brand sold 24,000 vehicles in 2008, then just 14,000 units last year. The reason for the decline... June 11, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson 1
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