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With the smart brand now a joint venture between Daimler and Geely, the iconic fortwo isn’t long for this world. Production of the current second-generation model will cease next year, but before that, the company […]
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Mercedes-Benz seeks to sell smart factory in France
Mercedes-Benz is looking to streamline its global production network as part of a transformation plan for the carmaker towards CO2-neutral mobility, which will also see the electrification of its product range and digitalisation of vehicles […]
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Smart future ‘more promising’ with Geely JV: Mercedes
Mercedes-Benz compact car brand smart is now far more promising that it was before thanks to a joint venture between parent company Daimler and Geely, said Mercedes-Benz R&D chief Markus Schäfer, who said that while […]
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smart EQ fortwo, forfour facelift teased in sketches
Daimler’s city car brand smart has released sketches of its facelifted EQ fortwo and forfour models, which will be making their debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in a week’s time. The two cars, based […]
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SPYSHOTS: smart EQ forfour facelift spotted testing
Mercedes-Benz’ compact car brand, smart has the forthcoming facelifted version of its forfour model out on test, as spotted by our spy photographers, and it appears that the four-door model will receive exterior updates that […]
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smart ForTwo Final Collector’s Edition #21 announced
smart has revealed that by 2020, it will completely switch its entire portfolio over from combustion engines to electric drives. Before that, in a farewell bid, the automaker decided to release this black and yellow […]
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smart to pull out of US, Canada amid declining sales
The recent joint venture between Daimler and Geely may be giving smart a new lease of life, but that doesn’t mean it is out of trouble. TechCrunch reported that the micro car brand is pulling […]
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Geely, Daimler sign joint venture to develop smart
Geely and Daimler have formally announced the formation of an equal-parts, 50:50 joint venture for the ownership, operation and development of the smart brand’s family of small urban vehicles. Prior to this, Financial Times reported […]
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Geely to buy 50% stake in loss-making Smart – report
Daimler is approaching a deal with Geely for the sale of a 50% stake in its small-car brand, Smart, to the Chinese automaker, Financial Times has reported. The sale of the stake will be confirmed […]
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Smart forease concept – for electric fun in the city
Remember the smart car? The brand is 20 years old this year (yup, 20!) and will roll out the smart forease concept at the 2018 Paris Motor Show. It’s what the brand does best, tiny […]