Detroit In an unusual long distance test the all-new smart fortwo and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class demonstrated their top position amongst the world’s most climate-friendly cars. On a trip from Los Angeles via Chicago to the 2008 Detroit Auto Show they showcased outstanding fuel-saving qualities in everyday real-world conditions. On the 4,400 kilometre route the smart fortwo mhd recorded an average consumption of just 4.8 litres per one hundred kilometres. The two smart fortwo cdis were impressed with only 3.9 l/100km, and even the luxurious turbo-diesel E 320 CDI BLUETEC consumed an average of only 5.8 l/100 km.  Read the rest of this entry »

Stuttgart On a long journey of 1,000 km the Italian car magazine Quattroruote measured the fuel consumption of the smart fortwo cdi and confirmed the standard consumption of 3.3 litres per 100 kilometres. Read the rest of this entry »

A combination of sportiness and exclusivity: The new smart fortwo BRABUS models hit the road in Europe. With a reengineered 72 kW three-cylinder turbo engine the smart fortwo BRABUS and the smart fortwo BRABUS Xclusive continue to boast low fuel consumption of just 5.2 litres per 100 kilometres, yet they have 30 percent more power than their predecessor model. CO2 emissions stand at a mere 124 grams per kilometre. The sporty two-seater accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 9.9 seconds and reaches a top speed of 155 km/h. Read the rest of this entry »

Melbourne In another success for smart, the smart fortwo has celebrated its best ever annual sales, according to industry figures released today.
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Stuttgart – The new smart fortwo will celebrate its US premiere at next month’s North American International Auto Show, to be held in Detroit (January 7 to 21, 2007).
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Stuttgart DaimlerChrysler AG is planning to focus on the smart fortwo to ensure the long-term sustainability of its smart brand. Thus, the profitability of smart will be confirmed, with positive results expected from 2007 onward.
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A smart fortwo has clocked up over half a million kilometres, equal to more than 13 times around the equator.

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