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Tesla Motors’ CEO Elon Musk told reporters at a Society of Automotive Analysts meeting that his company is working with Daimler AG to create an electric Smart ForTwo. Musk said that Tesla has a contract with Daimler to produce electric powertrains for 1,000 Smarts, which could later result in tens of thousands of additional vehicles.
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Mercedes-Benz is considering ending a suit that claims a Chinese-made car, that is set to go on sale in Europe in mid-January, looks too much like its Smart ForTwo. According to Automotive News Europe, the Shuanghuan Bubble could go on sale later this month as lawyers from Mercedes-Benz and the Chinese car’s Italian importer Martin [...]

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•  It doesn’t have insane amounts of horsepower; 70-hp 1 liter 3-cylinder.
•  New sportier chassis and suspension components enhance handling.
•  5-speed automated manual has been retuned for quicker shifting.
•  Lowered by 10 millimeters for appearance purposes.
•  Throw some 15-inches on the front and 17’s on the back.

Smart ForTwo drivers that are sick and tired of being [...]

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Carlsson, known for its Mercedes-Benz modifications, is now offering a tuning package for the new Smart ForTwo which will be made available in the U.S. through GGI European tuning. Carlsson offers minor performance modifications (no horsepower increases) and a styling package that gives the Smart ForTwo some sleek styling.
Carlsson starts with new sport springs that lower the Smart [...]

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According to the government’s 2009 Fuel-Economy Guide the 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago is the worst choice if you’re worried about spending a lot of green at the pump. According to the federal government the Murcielago, which gets 8/14 mpg (city/highway) has an annual fuel cost of $6,450.
The 2009 Toyota Prius come in at number for the third [...]

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Daimler’s Smart is recalled 43 2008 Smart ForTwo models due a problem that can separate the roof or windshield of the vehicle. The National Highway Safety Administration said that a problem with the paint could cause the windshield or the roof to be separated while the car is in motion.
Why only 43 models? According to [...]

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