The super small city car has moved back to the top of the ‘green’ charts with news that the engineers at smart have shaved 2g/km of CO2 off its official emissions figure so that the diesel engine now emits only 86g/km.
For several years the smart fortwo has been at the forefront of the emissions table, [...]

German company Daimler AG is contemplating launching a series of small Mercedes Benz cars in the USA in a bid to tap into growing interest for downsized models.
Under a tentative plan, the manufacturer would import at least one of four next generation compact models that it will start selling in Europe in 2011. The plans [...]

If you want to make your next vehicle a green car, then it appears you now have more choice than ever before.
Automotive data and intelligence company JATO Dynamics has released a report showing that the average new car being sold in Europe is now greener than ever. It finds there has been a 6.2g/km reduction [...]

The biggest ever gathering of smart owners will take place at the popular tourist destination, Mercedes-Benz World, this Saturday (12th September).
At least 1,400 owners are expected to travel to Surrey to be part of the festival, which promises performances from pop star Steve Appleton and drance group Flava, as well as a variety of smart-related [...]

In a move at odds with the rest of the car industry, maker’s of the tiny Smart city car has announced that their newly revised diesel engine will actually see CO2 emissions rise!
However, the revised engine now comes with an additional 9bhp, giving 54bhp overall – and this significantly enhances the driving experience, as well [...]

Mini storms to victory for the second year running, as EurotaxGlass’s, one of the leading automotive intelligence companies, publishes its annual residual value league table. The diesel-powered MINI 1.4TD is the UK’s slowest-depreciating used car, according to new analysis of the residual values of three-year-old vehicles carried out by EurotaxGlass’s, publisher of Glass’s Guide.  The [...]

A 6ft 7in motorist has found that his new company car, a smart fortwo certainly doesn’t fall short when it comes to space or saving money.
Keith Edwards, who is a member of the Tall Persons Club GB & Ireland, opted to downsize to his smart fortwo passion cabrio when he could no longer justify the [...]