smart USA has launched their online store at www.smartUSAgearstore.com. Nothing special to report and many members are asking if this is the EXACT same EURO (smartware) product carried by smart centers being remarketed by smart USA through Cintas? Unfortunately, the merchandise available from www.smartUSAgearstore.com isn’t genuine smartware like that offered to the smart enthusiasts of Europe. If you want authentic smartware from Europe go to www.wellsmart.co.uk.

To rev-up excitement in the US, smart USA and the Penske Group used a very resourceful and—what many thought—a successful advertising strategy to market the Smart when it finally made its way to the US. They truly created a Smart buzz, using the popular word-of-mouth (WOM) marketing method along their unique cross-country tour. Now, with new concerns about safety from consumers, Smart USA is asking Smart car owners to assist them by, once again, using WOM.

Since most Americans have two cars, why not get one just for the daily commute and other assorted errands and use one for hauling the family around town? On average a one-way commute covers a distance of only 16 miles and takes 26 minutes.American's have had an obsession with bigger, and faster vehicles, but lately, fuel cost, traffic congestion and their clear-cut convenience, have made the supermini increasingly more attractive to countless American car buyers. The Smart was designed for traversing the snug European thoroughfares. Were parking spaces are at a premium and getting gas in Amsterdam would cost you almost $7.00 per gallon.

Smart center Smithtown is a new smart car dealership serving Long Island, New York and the tri-state area. Located in Saint James, NY, they are proud to be an automotive leader in their community and member of the Competition Automotive Group. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it is a family owned dealership and has been in operation for over 48 years. They tell us whether you are in the market to purchase a new or pre-owned smart passion, smart for two pure, or smart cabriolet, their inventory of smart cars is second to none. They also have pre-owned smarts and rumor has it they will be leasing the smart car at very affordable prices.

Texas, nicknamed the "Lone Star State" could be called the "Smart Star State." Daimler and smart, GmbH’s car2go car sharing pilot program will kick off in Austin, Texas next month. The car2go project will have a well-defined group of customers, Austin city employees. After a 6 month preliminary period, the Smart’s could be available to the general public and optimistically the car2go project will shift to additional metropolitan areas. The city of Austin will have a lease agreement for the smarts with car2go, a division of Daimler, AG. This innovative car sharing proposal will ease congestion, reduce co2 emissions and be a ground-breaking transportation alternative for the city of Austin and the USA.

With dealerships closing at a record pace, even the newest brand is not receiving immunity. The smart center White Plains has closed its doors for good. We are happy to announce that smartcentersmithtown has many smarts available in every model. Please call them if you are interested in purchasing a smart. Vinny, Mike and Peter will be here to answer any questions at 631-361-4500

It's important now that you're driving the smallest car on the road! We've found driving our Smart Fortwo makes us more a more responsive driver. However, these simple driving tips may help the Smart enthusiast avoid being involved in a fender bender or wreck.They include driving your Smart in the rain, use of your headlights, driver's blind spots, proper mirror adjustments, what to do about the gawkers and more! Here are a few guidelines worth employing when driving your Smart Fortwo. It's important now that you're driving the smallest car on the road to slow down and expand your stopping distance between the cars in front of you.

Smart Car to come with full polypropylene body panels. These new panels replace traditionally polycarbonate polybutylene terephtalate. Smart owners benefit from the material’s enduring defiance to UV rays and exceptional paint bonding properties, helping to guarantee the Smarts appearance and durability over the years. Also lowering repair cost if painting is needed. Vehicle owners benefit from the material’s long-term resistance to UV exposure and outstanding paint adhesion. This helps to ensure quality aesthetics over the long term. In addition, when car repair is required, owners benefit from lower painting costs.