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Geneva Preview: Brabus unveiling two smart fortwo models - Autoblog (#)

„I asked whether a spare tire would be included-(NO) When most cars have power steering as standard "smart" still considers it to be an option. Cars which are "state of the art" in safety include SIDE CURTAIN air bags-not on the smart-they aren't even an option. smart sales were down 46% last month even with heavy discounting and 0% finance deals-maybe the rest of the world is smarter than we are and maybe smart's time has passed-how practical is a 2 seat car for most people??“

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/22/.../ - Cached

2006 Smart Crossover - Concept Cars - Motor Trend (#)

„A new crossover/sport/utility will lead here, offered with a 100-horsepower gasoline four-cylinder and possibly a turbodiesel designed for the next-generation Mercedes-Benz A-Class. The robust-looking Smart crossover will have the Tridion safety-cage design that was unveiled in a concept car at the 2002 Geneva show. Styling features the Smart's trademark two-color scheme ...“

http://www.motortrend.com/future/concept_cars/ 112_0305_2006_smart_crossover - Cached

DaimlerChrysler: Smart tridion4 showcar (#)

„Like previous show cars, the smart tridion4 is also based on a colour concept consisting of matt-finished body panels and a TRIDION safety cell with a gleaming surface. In this case the stylists chose a pearlescent white for the plastic parts and titanium grey for the steel chassis. The dynamically contoured front and rear spoilers have a matt, rough grey structure.“

http://www.autointell.com/nao_companies/daimlerchrysler/smart/.../ smart-trident-01.htm - Cached

Official: DaimlerChrysler announces Smart coming to USA in 2008 (#)

„Like its predecessor, the Smart ForTwo successor will have all the important features that "make customers feel safer and more comfortable." As part of the Mercedes Car Group, the Smart vehicle will be equipped with unique technology, including the "hard shell" tridion safety cell, ESP and various airbag systems.“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/28/.../ - Cached

Autoblog (#)

„The hubbub surrounding the release of the redesigned Smart ForTwo has included the to-be-expected jokes about the car's tiny size, concerns about its perceived safety, and no small number of vocal defenders in the comment threads of our Smart posts ...“

http://www.autoblog.com/category/smart/ - Cached

DaimlerChrylser To Bring Next-Gen Smart Car to US in 1Q 2008 (#)

„the smart fortwo was safety-tested in the same way all other cars are, i.e. using dummies. I was referring to a real-life accident acquaintences of mine had.“

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2006/06/ daimlerchrylser.html - Cached

Found at a page of Mike Millikin, posted on 2006/06/28

“We’re Big on Small”; ZAP Books $100M+ in Smart Car Orders (#)

„ZAP Americanizes? the European-made Smart Car at its facility in California to meet US safety and emissions standards.“

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2005/03/ ldquowersquore_.html - Cached

Found at a page of Mike Millikin, posted on 2005/03/11

KickingTires (#)

„Paul on Smart Car to Arrive in 2008, But Safety Concerns Linger“

http://blogs.cars.com/ - Cached

 

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Posted at March 7, 2007 03:43 PM