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Already-Revealed Electric Smart Revealed At Paris Motor Show

At the end of 2007, Smart leased 100 smart twofours equipped with electric drive in London for a pilot project to gain real-world experience with electric drive. But here, at the Paris Motor Show, is the first time Smart's brought it to the auto show stage. So, here it is — an electric drive Smart fourtwo that's almost commonplace on the streets of London revealed at an auto show for the first time. How's THAT for an exclusive? Hit the jump for the full press release and a picture describing how the electric drive works. If you think it looks familiar, it should — it's basically the same way the electric drive on a golf cart works. Heck, it's about the same size. More »

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9:20 AM on Thu Oct 2 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
838 views, 18 comments

Latest by A strolling player, now with 100% more Studebaker!: @layabout: That was actually a pretty damned good result in that video. If you can still open the door more »

alternative energy

Electric Smart Fortwo Undergoing Real-World Tests In London

Though not yet available to the public, Daimler has released a few copies of their electric Smart Fortwo to agencies and companies around Britain for some real-world testing. Don't be surprised if you're cruising around Islington only to find yourself apprehended by a bobby in a juiced-up Smart car, though you can try to escape by driving further than the car's 72-mile range. If you can get the cops to run out of power that'll give you an eight-hour jump on them. Drivers of the vehicles have access to free electricity in certain parts of the city and free or discounted parking in London. If it's good enough for Shaq it's probably good enough for some dude named Yorrick. Press release below the jump.

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11:15 AM on Tue Sep 2 2008
By Matt Hardigree
959 views, 10 comments

Latest by NovaloadMissesPolar: This will be kicked and dribbled like a soccer ball! more »

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Having No Back Seats Can Be Smart

While we know firsthand that you can fit more than two people in a Smart ForTwo, there really isn't enough room in the back to sit comfortably... or hide discreetly. Smart acknowledges this, and sees it as a good thing. After absorbing the scare tactics featured in this banned commercial, we sort of agree.
[via LiveLeak] Hat Tip to Dan!

3:30 PM on Thu Jun 26 2008
By Mark Arnold
3,523 views, 40 comments

Latest by boost_me: I dont wanna get in my car now..... more »

toyota iq

Toyota iQ Spotted, Gary Sinise Hiding In Back Seat?

With gas prices the way they are, everyone's thinking about getting a car that's smart. But not everyone likes the Smart. So, for those seeking a Japanese alternative to Europe's favorite sub-subcompact, the super number one best awesome automaker from the Land of the Rising Sun has got just the car for you. These latest shots of the upcoming Toyota iQ show several passengers riding in the 3+1 seating configuration, and they actually look fairly comfortable. More »

Spy Photos

1:20 PM on Mon Jun 9 2008
By Mark Arnold
3,485 views, 20 comments

Latest by w1ngnut: Although the spy shot is very strange, I still think this car is pretty damn good looking. Maybe it's just more »

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Is It Smart To Drive A Smart?

Living near the border between predominantly gay and urban-chic neighborhoods we've seen more than our fair share of the 2008 Smart ForTwo. People must have assumed they were safe, and the Smart ForTwo crash test results support these assumptions (as do the unofficial Smart ForTwo crash test results). But just because it's safe doesn't mean we'd want to drive one (well, maybe a Smartuki or an Ultimate 112). Putting aside safety and style, there are a few factors here to give us pause. More »

11:40 AM on Wed May 14 2008
By Matt Hardigree
3,792 views, 119 comments

Latest by volksdragon: I'd find an old CRX HF. and strip off the exterior mirrors and stick them inside. rip out everything to more »

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2008 Smart ForTwo IIHS Crash Test Results In, Little Tyke Did "Good"

Although we've already seen the NHTSA crash tests and the leaked IIHS test video, the official Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash test results are finally in for the 2008 Smart ForTwo. It turns out the little bugger did pretty well. IIHS awarded the micro-machine its highest rating of "Good" for front and side crash protection, and an "Acceptable" rating for seat and head restraint performance in rear-end crashes. Mounting evidence like yesterday's Smart pinball challenge and this IIHS result is proving that yes, Joe American, the ForTwo is a real car that won't crumple like a tin can in a low-speed or mid-speed crash. Full results and crash images on page two.

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12:01 AM on Wed May 14 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
4,759 views, 56 comments

Latest by crazydave_w: EPA: Smartfortwo: City - 33mpg Highway - 41mpg Toyota Yaris sedan: City- 34mpg Highway - 39mpg more »

accidents

Smart ForTwo Punted By Delivery Truck, Returned By Van

Commenter and confusion artist extraordinaire Polar has dropped a set of pictures into our lap of the ultimate expression of Smart ForTwo v. US North American roads. While sitting at an intersection, a colleague of his (he actually has a job !?) got a bit of a surprise in the back end — a very large truck was interested in occupying the same space his Smart ForTwo was in at the time. Well, we'll just let you read sir Polar's take on things:

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11:20 AM on Tue May 13 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
10,558 views, 114 comments

Latest by mzs: If a five ton delivery truck weighs as much as a school bus, then from personal observaion, yes that truck more »

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One Lap of America: Four smarts In One Parking Spot

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custom cars

Smartuki Is Donut Spinning Super ForTwo

Yes, we've seen the Smart ForTwo with the GSXR1000 motor dubbed the Smartuki before, but this is the first time we've seen it doing its thing in truly heroic style. With the engine mounted where the passenger used to be, the low center of gravity and rear wheel drive combine with the 160 HP Suzuki mill to provide impressive tire melting performance. From the looks of things, this baby is only good for unadulterated hoon pleasure, just like a grown up version of a big wheel. Weeee! [Youtube] (Hat tip to kingroyale)

1:20 PM on Thu May 8 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
6,022 views, 35 comments

Latest by LandofMinos,Top Gear Australia sucked, 2 out of 3 hosts MUST DIE: The way it could've been if Smart had been smart about where to source their powerplant. more »

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2008 Smart Fortwo IIHS Crash Film Leaks To Web

Thanks to the NYT, we already knew the folks at NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) noted a "safety concern" after the driver's door on the new US-Spec 2008 Smart Fortwo popped open during a side-impact crash test. Although the little Smart got a five star rating for protecting the head and chest of the dummy we just learned a lot from, the door "issue" could potentially "increase the likelihood of occupant ejection." Ouch. Well, now IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) has taken a 40 MPH run at an offset barrier in the small-yet-feels-somehow-smaller Smart for the US market. Although the video and ratings haven't yet been made public, somehow the video of the crash has made it out in to the wilds of the web. More »

9:40 AM on Thu May 1 2008
By Ray Wert
6,237 views, 66 comments

Latest by geffel12: The last time I saw an SUV that had been involved in an accident it had understeered across a bend more »