Remember when Brabus used to make S-Classes with 1000 pound-feet of torque?
Determined to prove that it has staying power in the North American car market, Smart is preparing to show an all new concept cat to show goers here at the North American International Auto Show this year. Dubbed the Smart For-Us, the diminutive Euro is the company’s interpretation of an “iconic American pickup” and is powered with an electric motor.
For every amazing deal we spot on eBay Motors, we find maybe a dozen or more horrendous potential bilkings. Especially around times like these, where very high gas prices are throwing many established values out of the door, there are more than a few sellers out there with some awfully wrong-headed ideas.
Smart, through its Smart Expressions program, offers a variety of full-car wraps for the Fortwo, including several specifically for St. Patrick’s Day. Featuring shamrocks, sayings, plaid, and a whole lot of the color green, the vinyl wraps can be ordered through the dealership.
Smart will be showing a topless, electric concept car at the Geneva Motor Show this week. It has no roof or side windows, and has a low wind deflector instead of a proper windshield.
Smart has announced that its all-electric Fortwo will be available in North America this Fall. It has been on sale in Europe since November of 2009. The 30 kilowatt electric motor provides 88.5 pound-feet of torque. The Fortwo can be charged at any standard socket, which should make recharging a fairly straightforward affair.
The first new Smart ForTwo EV was delivered to a customer in Germany. It will also become available to Italy, Spain, England, France, Switzerland, U.S., and Canada.