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Lane-splitting in a car? Looks like it’s possible.

Monday, May 19, 2008

Egoboss shares this photo of the skinniest car I’ve ever seen. The hood looks like a waste basket. I don’t know who makes it, but truly I believe it’s just a mobility scooter with a body kit. I’d love to see it in motion though. Looks like it would be good for a few laughs, […]

Smart cars selling strong, distributor could do with 15,000 more this year

Thursday, April 3, 2008

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sThe smart limited two, unveiled in Geneva. (Reprint from AutoBlogGreen)It’s a good time to be selling Smarts in the U.S. The North American distributor, Roger Penske, told Automotive News that he thinks that, on top of the 25,000 Smarts he’s getting from Europe this year, he could “easily” sell 15,000 more. The trouble is that […]

Renntech Puts the "ART" in SMART

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

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(The craftsmen at Renntech have pulled out all the stops in this baby!) LAKE PARK, FL – 01 April, 2008 – RENNTECH 7.22 Takes Smart Performance to New Levels RENNTECH’s 722 tuning package for the Mercedes SLR McLaren supercar has been generating a lot of attention recently, as has RENNTECH’s appointment as the American agent […]

Hangin’ with the homies

Thursday, March 27, 2008

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Smart car Originally uploaded by l’oeil de cat Here a smart car is seen socializing with the scooters. See how it just fits in? Thanks to l’oeil de cat for sharing!

CNN Money reviews the SMART

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

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(Shouts to Mysterious Mimir for the eye catching SMART shot) CNNMoney.com managed to put together one of the most level headed reviews (from a practicality standpoint) of the SMART. Well, it started out nice… they didn’t really say anything that most hadn’t already figured out; it’s cute, easy to park, etc. , etc. and then […]