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Great Smart Car Road Trip: The Final Verdict

Over the month of July I have been posting my account of driving a 2009 Smart ForTwo Passion Cabriolet from L.A. to San Francisco and Back in what I have dubbed the “Great Smart Car Road Trip” series. If you have missed them, be sure to look back and check out my account of how safe they...

July 30, 2010 by Jonathan McGrew

Great Smart Car Road Trip: The Smart Versus The Canyon

July 28, 2010

Great Smart Car Road Trip: How Many MPGs Did You Say?

July 16, 2010

Ring of Smart Parts Thieves Broken Up in Portugal

July 15, 2010

Great Smart Car Road Trip: A Smart in Malibu on PCH

Great Smart Car Road Trip: Is It Safe On the Highway

Continuing the Smart Car Series this month (see yesterday’s article), we investigate a question that seems to be on everyone’s mind: Is it safe on the highway? Now this... July 13, 2010 by Jonathan McGrew 1

2009 Smart fortwo 2-door Coupe Passion Side Exterior View

Great Smart Car Road Trip: LA to San Francisco and Back

If some one said to you that they were going to drive a Smart car from L.A. to San Francisco and back again in 4 days, you would probably think that person was crazy. No on... July 12, 2010 by Jonathan McGrew

Smart Expressions vinyl-wrap option - plaid pattern

If No One Notices Your Smart ForTwo, Why Not Wrap It In Plaid?

You've got to be at least somewhat extroverted to drive a 2010 Smart ForTwo minicar, the smallest car sold in North America. People stare at it, point at you, and often ask... July 10, 2010 by John Voelcker

Charging socket on 2007 Toyota Prius plug-in conversion

What Consumers Should Know About Cars Converted to Electric

Getting custom-built cars has been a part of the auto industry for many years. From improving the power curve on a small block engine through to creating custom convertibles... July 9, 2010 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 12

Top Five Reasons To Rent a Smart ForTwo

The Smart ForTwo is a car that has tried to revolutionize the way people view the micro or mini car. It was a car intended to carry two people and a case of beer while still... July 9, 2010 by Jonathan McGrew

Smart ED (electric drive) on the road in the U.K.

One Hundred Smart Electric Drives To Be Used in U.K. Trial

How well do drivers interact with electric vehicles, both driving and charging them? Smart has just launched a trial to answer that question, providing Smart Electric Drive... July 6, 2010 by Jake Richardson 1

2011 Smart Fortwo Preview

The Smart brand has enjoyed modest success in the U.S. since its launch here back in 2007 but with a lack of any new models or updates, the oddly-designed minicar brand has... July 6, 2010 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Nicolas Hayek: Smart Car Creator Passes Away At Age 82

The Smart ForTwo is no stranger to the urban American landscape today and we owe that thanks to Nicolas Hayek, founder of the Swiss watch company Swatch. Hayek was also the... June 30, 2010 by Jonathan McGrew

The Great Smart MPG Mystery

Since its official introduction into the U.S. in January 2008, the Smart ForTwo has come under near constant criticism for the poor economy figures it achieves despite being... June 27, 2010 by Antony Ingram

Smart Fortwo Goes Greener With Electrification

The Smart Fortwo is one of the smallest cars on sale in the United States and in North America for that matter. Making its debut in 2008, right in time for the skyrocketing... June 26, 2010 by Jonathan McGrew

Smart Drive app, for iPhone and 2011 Smart Electric Drive

Smart Drive App For iPhone: Who Needs COMAND or iDrive?

Forget the pricey color screen and COMAND interface of Smart's upmarket cousin, Mercedes-Benz. For the upcoming 2011 Smart Electric Drive, which we drove at The Car... June 17, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson

2011 Smart Electric Drive: Mercedes Price, Maybach Exclusivity?

Want to be among the first to lease a 2011 Smart Electric Drive? You’re probably too late, as the brand only plans to make 1,500 of them available globally. At least... June 11, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson 5

2011 Smart Electric Drive: Better Than The Gasoline Fortwo?

The electric revolution is underway. With testbed vehicles including the Mini E, and big-name models like the Ford Focus EV and Nissan LEAF on the way within a year or two... June 10, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson 1

Smart ForTwo Electric Drive Goes Stateside, But Is It U.S. Ready?

Forget the 2010 Nissan Leaf or the 2010 Chevy Volt. A small, chic electric vehicle is set to be trialled in the U.S. this fall that has the potential to redefine inner city... June 10, 2010 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 13

California Bill Seeks To Legalize Sharing Your Car For Cash

Ever loan your car to a friend for a day in exchange for a few bucks? Soon, that may not void your insurance and make you a criminal. At least in California. State... May 3, 2010 by John Voelcker