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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2018

Non-crash Fire Claims 19% Higher in Recalled Vehicles

The frequency of non-crash fire claims for passenger vehicles subsequently recalled was 19% higher than non-recalled models, according to the Highway Loss Data Institute. After the recall, the difference in non-crash fire claim frequency dropped to 11%.

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Newsby Paul ClintonDecember 2, 2017

These Vehicles Have Been Discontinued for 2018

Vehicle manufacturers are adding a slew of new utility vehicles to their lineups for the 2018 model year, and ceasing production of some of their cars as fleet and retail buyers shift their tastes toward SUVs of all stripes.

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NewsMay 22, 2017

Next-Gen Smart Fortwo Electric Starts at $24,550

Mercedes-Benz has reduced the price of the Smart Fortwo Electric Drive by $1,200 to $24,550 for a battery EV that increases range and decreases charging time as it enters its fourth generation.

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NewsApril 4, 2017

Smart Fortwo Cars Recalled for Headlights

The recall, issued by Mercedes-Benz, covers more than 2,200 cars in the 2016 model year.

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NewsSeptember 22, 2016

Smart Fortwo Improved for 2017

The smart fortwo has been improved for the 2017 model year and becomes more comfortable to operate by drivers of branded fleets or government parking enforcement units.

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NewsApril 20, 2015

Smart Fortwo Cars Recalled for Steering

The action affects more than 5,000 subcompact cars in the 2014 and 2015 model years.

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NewsFebruary 5, 2015

'Greenest' Vehicles Named By Energy Efficiency Group

The Smart Fortwo electric drive convertible/coupe has topped the "Greenest List" of vehicles by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) for the second straight year, the council has announced.

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NewsJanuary 16, 2015

2015 Smart Fortwo Gets Dual Clutch Transmission

The 2015 Smart Fortwo will offer a twinamic dual clutch transmission that allows a driver to shift in fully automatic or manual mode when it goes on sale in the U.S. in September as the first next-gen Smart model.

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NewsJanuary 12, 2015

Car2Go Plans China Launch

Car-sharing company car2go has announced its planned launch in China. The on-demand car-sharing service will head to the Chinese metropolis of Chongqing with several hundred smart fortwo vehicles within a year.

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NewsJanuary 31, 2014

Seattle Car-Sharing Market Is Fastest Grower

The car-sharing market in Seattle has been the fastest growing in the U.S. since December of 2012, when Daimler's car2go North America set up shop in the city, according to Daimler.

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