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Second New Smart EV Spied In China... With Brabus Seats

Second New Smart EV Spied In China... With Brabus Seats

This one is not a crossover, but a sporty looking hatchback / fastback instead.

By Andrei Nedelea 21 April 2022

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Smart #1 Small Electric Crossover Debuts With 268 HP, Lots Of Tech

Smart #1 Small Electric Crossover Debuts With 268 HP, Lots Of Tech

Smart's first dedicated electric vehicle features a 66 kWh NCM battery enabling up to 273 miles of range (WLTP).

By Dan Mihalascu 08 April 2022

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NHTSA Launches Investigation Into LG Energy EV Battery Failures

NHTSA Launches Investigation Into LG Energy EV Battery Failures

The investigation includes over 138,000 electric cars and SUVs from various brands.

By Steven Loveday 06 April 2022

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Italy’s BEV Market Down In February 2022: Waiting For New Incentives

Italy’s BEV Market Down In February 2022: Waiting For New Incentives

The Italian government has been discussing new incentives ever since the previous package expired and the market began to deteriorate.

By Steven Loveday 04 April 2022

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Smart Announces Date Of Smart #1 Electric Compact SUV Premiere

Smart Announces Date Of Smart #1 Electric Compact SUV Premiere

It's the inaugural product of the new joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and Geely Automobile.

By Mark Kane 02 April 2022

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Smart #1 Production Version To Debut In Early April: Report

Smart #1 Production Version To Debut In Early April: Report

It will be assembled in China and won't be sold in the US.

By Angel Sergeev 07 March 2022

Smart #1 Is The Actual Name Of Brand's First Electric Crossover

Check out the first official photos of Smart #1 camouflaged production prototypes undergoing aerodynamic and winter testing.

By Dan Mihalascu 11 February 2022

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Mercedes-Benz Plug-In Car Sales In 2021: Up 69% To 227,458

Mercedes-Benz Plug-In Car Sales In 2021: Up 69% To 227,458

The group sold almost 100,000 all-electric vehicles.

By Mark Kane 24 January 2022

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2023 Smart Electric Subcompact Crossover Will Look A Lot Like This

2023 Smart Electric Subcompact Crossover Will Look A Lot Like This

This rendering is based on the design patents Smart filed with the EUIPO last year and the Concept #1.

By Dan Mihalascu 04 January 2022

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Manufacturing / Production

Smart EQ ForFour Production Comes To An End

Smart EQ ForFour Production Comes To An End

The brand will get an all-new crossover/SUV in 2022.

By Mark Kane 31 December 2021

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Italy's Plug-In Sales Rise In November, Overall Car Market Drops

Italy's Plug-In Sales Rise In November, Overall Car Market Drops

The trend continues, out with the old, in with the new.

By Steven Loveday 27 December 2021

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Italy’s EV Market Keeps Growing: Plug-Ins Reach 8.5% In Q3 2021

Italy’s EV Market Keeps Growing: Plug-Ins Reach 8.5% In Q3 2021

EV sales continue to impress in Europe, and the revolution is just beginning.

By Steven Loveday 01 November 2021

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Tesla Model Y Lands In Italy, Dacia Spring Leads Record September

Tesla Model Y Lands In Italy, Dacia Spring Leads Record September

It is a momentous time for electric vehicles throughout Europe.

By Carlo Ombello 11 October 2021

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Mercedes-Benz Plug-In Car Sales In Q3 2021: Up 34%

Mercedes-Benz Plug-In Car Sales In Q3 2021: Up 34%

The all-electric car sales now expand quicker than plug-in hybrids.

By Mark Kane 07 October 2021

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Patents and Trademarks

Smart Production Crossover Takes After Concept #1 In Design Patents

Smart Production Crossover Takes After Concept #1 In Design Patents

Patents filed with the EUIPO show that Smart's first crossover borrows a lot from the concept.

By Dan Mihalascu 06 October 2021

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Smart Concept #1 Arrives In Munich As Not-So-Small Electric Crossover

Smart Concept #1 Arrives In Munich As Not-So-Small Electric Crossover

It's roughly as large as the Mini Countryman.

By Adrian Padeanu 05 September 2021

Mercedes Teases EQE, Confirms First-Ever AMG EV For IAA 2021

Mercedes Teases EQE, Confirms First-Ever AMG EV For IAA 2021

The Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV concept and a Mercedes-AMG performance hybrid will also debut at the Munich show.

By Dan Mihalascu 29 July 2021

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Smart EQ ForTwo Racing Green Edition Costs Tesla Model 3 Money

Smart EQ ForTwo Racing Green Edition Costs Tesla Model 3 Money

British Racing Green is always a cool color to have on your car, especially when it’s combined with Brabus upgrades.

By Dan Mihalascu 22 July 2021

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Smart Teases New EV Crossover Larger Than Any Smart Before It

Smart Teases New EV Crossover Larger Than Any Smart Before It

It still doesn’t have a name and the teaser gives us only a top-down perspective so doesn’t really reveal much.

By Andrei Nedelea 16 July 2021

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Mercedes-Benz Cars Quadrupled Plug-In Car Sales In Q2 2021

Mercedes-Benz Cars Quadrupled Plug-In Car Sales In Q2 2021

The company sold about 121,500 plug-in electric cars and about 3,200 commercial vans.

By Mark Kane 06 July 2021

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Smart Electric Mini-SUV Teased, Goes On Sale In 2023

Smart Electric Mini-SUV Teased, Goes On Sale In 2023

Photos and sketches show a good looking small crossover that doesn’t appear to have a front grille.

By Andrei Nedelea 19 May 2021

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Mercedes-Benz Cars Sold About 59,000 Plug-Ins In Q1 2021

Mercedes-Benz Cars Sold About 59,000 Plug-Ins In Q1 2021

That's about 10% of the total volume and in Europe it's already above 25%!

By Mark Kane 13 April 2021

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Only 50 Of These Brabus 92R Performance Electric Smart Cars Will Be Built

Only 50 Of These Brabus 92R Performance Electric Smart Cars Will Be Built

They pack more power and torque and also get the bold Brabus exterior and interior styling too.

By Andrei Nedelea 29 March 2021

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Electric Car Market Share In Italy Grows 123% YOY In February

Electric Car Market Share In Italy Grows 123% YOY In February

The race to electrification continues in Europe.

By Carlo Ombello 19 March 2021

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