Production of the Smart Fortwo all electric drive began this week at the Hambach, France plant. Production of 1,000 units will be completed within the next few months. These are the first European electric vehicles that are fully operational for everyday use. Daimler AG tells us that these cars will be available to the general public for the model year 2012. The Smart Fortwo is now available in 41 markets around the world. Most recently with launches in China and Brazil, the Germany, Italy, and the U.S. are key markets.
Many of you are asking whether the Smart Fortwo launch, was a triumph, or a disappointment! Motor Trend stated "consider the lack of the smart fortwo's success." People either love or hate their Smarts and there's not much in-between, but on an objective basis we can't find fault with the use of the term "lack of smart success". This in no way however reduces our enthusiasm for the Smart or SCOA's continued optimism and anticipation for the long term success for the brand. We believe four-doors are not mandatory
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The GGI European Tuning Company of Miami, Florida is the exclusive North American distributor for Carlsson body kits for the Smart Fortwo and will sponsors event called Smart at the Top. This event is where the exciting trendy, witty, park-my-car-wherever-I-want, environmentally conscious smart fortwo owners of South Florida will come together. GGI and www.smarttuningaccessories.com will be giving away a Carlsson Smart Body Kit valued at $9,000, 10 sets of Continental high performance tires and access to 30 Carlsson Smart Body Kits at discounted prices.
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.
For the smart buyer requiring a truly personal car, can now get one! They can even have it in full color and tailor made. This year the Frankfurt auto show had a rainbow of color coming from the BRABUS team. They launched a new concept for their Smart Fortwo Brabus. BRABUS's tailor made concept offers a limitless hodgepodge of distinctive exterior colors and personalized interiors. Colors include something called Campbell Blue which reminds us of Mercedes-Benz's Bluebird land speed record cars.
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Production of the Smart Fortwo all electric drive began this week at the Hambach, France plant. Production of 1,000 units will be completed within the next few months. These are the first European electric vehicles that are fully operational for everyday use. Daimler AG tells us that these cars will be available to the general public for the model year 2012. The Smart Fortwo is now available in 41 markets around the world. Most recently with launches in China and Brazil, the Germany, Italy, and the U.S. are key markets.
For the smart buyer requiring a truly personal car, can now get one! They can even have it in full color and tailor made. This year the Frankfurt auto show had a rainbow of color coming from the 
