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Mercedes-Benz and smart install electric recharging points across their dealer networks(06/07/2010)
Mercedes-Benz and smart are preparing for the widespread uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK by beginning the installation of recharging points across their dealer networks. So far 20 Elektrobay recharging units, produced in the UK by Brighton-based Elektromotive, have been installed at seven locations as part of a pilot project, and further expansion of the initiative is planned later this year. smart will be starting public trials o... [more]
Smart fortwo cdi maintains top position among the most environmentally friendly cars with a combustion engine(09/02/2010)
A high level of environmental friendliness is an innate characteristic of the iconic smart fortwo. The diesel model - the smart fortwo cdi - always underlined this claim with carbon dioxide emissions of just 88 grams per kilometre, the lowest figure worldwide for cars with a combustion engine. Now the smart fortwo is setting a new record with emissions of just 86 g/km, and fuel consumption of 85.6 mpg (combined cycle) in the manual “softip” m... [more]
Option and trim upgrades for Mercedes-Benz in 2009(14/01/2009)
Mercedes-Benz is offering customers added value to kick-off 2009 with option and trim upgrades as well as tempting finance offers across the range. The A 180 CDI Classic SE 5 door (with metallic paint) is now available for £199pm (typical 5.9% APR) while the multi-activity vehicle B 180 CDI Sport (with metallic paint) is now available from £239pm (typical 5.9% APR). Automatic transmission is now available on the C-Class Saloon and Estate as... [more]
Top 10 fuel-efficient green cars(29/12/2008)
Switching to a car with high fuel economy reduces emissions. Fuel-efficient cars are therefore, by definition, green cars, which is why they also benefit from road tax, company car tax and London Congestion Charge incentives. Fortunately, the last few years has seen a significant increase in the availability of quality fuel-efficient models in the UK. To illustrate the range of what's on offer, a list of Top 10 Credit Crunch Cars has been comp... [more]
smart launches mhd models with micro hybrid drive technology(22/12/2008)
smart is launching a new model with micro hybrid drive (mhd) technology and enhanced equipment levels. 61hp and 71hp versions of the smart fortwo now feature micro hybrid drive as standard, which is an automatic start/stop start function helping to provide significant savings in terms of both fuel economy and emissions. The smart mhd models return fuel savings of up to 24 per cent and lower CO2 emissions to 103 grams per kilometre. The micro h... [more]
6ft 7in motorist downsizes to smart fortwo passion cabrio(09/09/2008)
A 6ft 7in motorist has found that his new smart fortwo certainly doesn’t fall short when it comes to space or saving money. Keith Edwards, who is a member of the Tall Persons Club GB & Ireland, opted to downsize to his smart fortwo passion cabrio when he could no longer justify the running costs, or the need, of a large saloon as his company vehicle. The Business Development Manager for Atomic DMS (ECi2 Europe) who lives in Copplestone, nea... [more]
Smart fortwo celebrates 10th birthday(15/08/2008)
On July 2, 1998, a vehicle with an entirely new concept first rolled off the assembly line: the smart fortwo. On that date an extraordinary success story commenced in Hambach, France. Until now, the compact two-seater has become the vehicle of choice of more than 900,000 customers in 37 countries. The smart fortwo soon got cult status and is the only automobile which is still in production to be displayed at New York’s Museum of Modern Art. Since... [more]
Other car news
Car sales surge as buyers skip carbon tax
Pre-emptive buying to avoid the carbon dioxide emissions tax on new cars, which came into effect on Wednesday, and sales to the car rental industry drove new car sales last month to their highest level since January 2008.
Strong car sales despite economy woes
New data shows there was a softening in car sales with a decline in sales of luxury vehicles in August.
Car sales surge in Asia, fall in Europe
Car sales surge in Asia, fall in Europe
AutoNation sales outperform industry, sales rise
AutoNation sales outperform industry, sales rise
AutoNation sales outperform industry, shares rise
AutoNation sales outperform industry, shares rise
German car exports up 12 percent in August
German car exports kept growing in August as a healthier global economy fueled sales abroad, helping push up production, an industry group said Thursday.
Car Sales Rise in Asia, Decline in Europe
Asian auto sales soared in August, boosted by government incentives although U.S. economic uncertainty and slowing growth in China look set to curb demand, while in Europe car sales fell as scrapping bonuses ran out.
US car sales plummet in August
The US car industry recorded one of its worst months as GMs, Ford and Toyota reported a big drop in US sales in August.
Shaky Economy Drives Down Hybrid Car Sales
Sales of Toyota Prius and other hybrid models fell in August.
AutoNation August sales fall 17 pct from 2009
Car dealer AutoNation Inc. said Wednesday its new vehicle sales fell 17 percent in August compared with the previous year when the industry benefited from the federal Cash for Clunkers rebate program.
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