Smart like smart Fortwo has become more than just fuel efficient transportation - it has become the "it" car in many
countries throughout the world Now the U.S has joined for the Smart Fuel efficient Car. Preparations for the smart fortwo began in the early 1990's with a Joint Venture between Mercedes-Benz and Swatch, the makers of Swatch watches known for their wide array of colorful designs. inventor of the Swatch watch brought his ideas for an "ultra-urban" car to Mercedes-Benz and Full development of the concept started in 1994 and the smart fortwo debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in 1997. The response was fantastic. The smart fortwo garnered more print space and TV coverage than any other car at the show.
+ smart remains a vital member of the Mercedes Car Group, a Daimler AG Company.
+ Now Smart is a 100% owned subsidiary of Daimler-Benz AG.

+ smart remains a vital member of the Mercedes Car Group, a Daimler AG Company.
+ Now Smart is a 100% owned subsidiary of Daimler-Benz AG.
+ smart USA, a division of Penske Automotive Group, is the exclusive distributor for smart in North America and Puerto Rico. smart USA is headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
Mercedes-Benz took on this engineering challenge with the outcome of one of the most innovative cars ever introduced.
The challenge of the smart fortwo design started with the approach to safety. The tridion safety cell was Mercedes-Benz's answer for a small car that can meet high safety standards. The tridion safety cell is a "hard shell" that surrounds the smart fortwo's occupants with an energy displacing system of longitudinal and transverse structural members. Then the engineering team added Electronic Stability Control (esp) and ABS brakes to make the smart even more technologically advanced.
Other innovations like the selection of energy efficient and recyclable materials, the removable door panels (you have many options to change color of your smart as you desire) and a high driving position for great visibility and easy entry in a small car combined to make smart a true revolution in driving style.
Other innovations like the selection of energy efficient and recyclable materials, the removable door panels (you have many options to change color of your smart as you desire) and a high driving position for great visibility and easy entry in a small car combined to make smart a true revolution in driving style.