2009 Smart ForTwo
August 27, 2008
Less than a year has passed since the Smart ForTwo officially went on sale in the United States and with approximately 14,000 smarts delivered to date smart USA are pleased to announce the launch of the 2009 smart ForTwo which is scheduled to arrive this November.
While a small number of changes have been reported, potential smart owners can breath easy as the cars characteristics and personality, which have made the smart so distinctive and popular, will remain the same.
Some of these changes will include two new colors a standard “Rally Red” which will be replacing the 2008 models yellow and an optional “Metallic Gray” which will replace the current “Red Metallic” option.
To accompany these new colors it is also reported that smart will be offering a more intense red interior color option to match the exterior “Rally Red”.
Door storage areas are also due for a change and the current built-in hard cases will be replaced with netting giving a more flexible and larger storage area. This being reminiscent of the smart 450 which was available with either netted or leather door pockets base on the model and options you had chosen.
A “Loose Gas Cap” indicator light has been added to the instrument cluster to inform drivers if your gas cap is not fully locked.
smart will also be making some changes when it comes to your roof your smart can come with, they decided to axe the optional panoramic roof option on the smart pure and give smart passion owners a choice between the panoramic roof or a solid roof at no extra charge.
Prices for the 2009 Smart’s have not yet been confirmed but trends in Europe would lean towards a 2 to 3 percent increase.
Finally, some good news for the inpatient reservation holders out there, smart USA will be inviting small groups of reservation holders to participate in the Reservation Confirmation Program for the 2009 model in late August. So keep an eye on your inbox for more information regarding this.
The Smartimes Team
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Ed Hardy ® Limited Edition Smart Car
August 25, 2008
“Cute” dies…
Take the hottest and coolest new ride.. the Smart Fortwo. Throw it into a crazed Ed Hardy® blender. Mix in some performance goodies. Toss in some outrageous sound waves. The result is Project Tattoo, a series of limited edition, Ed Hardy® inspired rolling works of art. Drive it to the beach. Park it on the sidewalk in front of the office. Keep it in your living room and just stare at it. We hope you can handle a little attention.
From the inspiring, seven-layer Ed hardy® paint treatment to the glossy piano black interior accents, you will be amazed at the attention to detail in there little Smarts. The sumptuous leather upholstery is subtly hand-stitched with the same Ed Hardy® tattoo theme found on the exterior of the car. A kick-butt audio system with integrated navigation and Bluetooth keeps you on the straight and narrow. Is it fun to drive? Oh, yeah. You’ll never want to get out.
Best of all, these hand-built EH Smarts aren’t for everyone. There is a limited production run of these cars. Each is numbered and personally autographed by famous French fashion designer, Christian Audigier. Is the Smart a cute car? Sure… the one that everyone else drives. This is beyond cure. This is Smart by Christian Audigier and Project Tattoo.
The limited edition smart will be announced today at the “When I Move You Move” lifestyle trade show in Las Vegas. At a cost of over $24,000 for the upgrades (includes the tax but not the donor car).
[Source: Project Tattoo]
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Smartimes Magazine Launches Classified Site
August 24, 2008
Dear Smart Enthusiasts,
The Smartimes Magazine Team would like to announce the launch of it’s new dedicated smart car classified site.
This new addition to www.smartimesmagazine.com can be located via the “Classifieds” button in our top navigation bar of our site or directly at:
www.smartimesmagazine.com/classifieds
With the smart cars ever growing popularity we felt it was time for a dedicated open platform where smart car enthusiasts around the world can buy, sell and trade with each other.
The Smartimes Magazine Team would like to thank everyone who has support the magazine to date and we hope you enjoy and make good use our new classifieds site.
Thanks again and we look forward to seeing you at www.smartimesmagazine.com and www.smartimesmagazine.com/classifieds.
Regards,
The Smartimes Team
www.smartimesmagazine.com
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Smart USA Recalls 43 Units
August 23, 2008
Here’s a recall you don’t see terribly often: Smart USA is recalling a handful of 2008 ForTwos because a batch of defective paint may lead to the roof or the windshield flying off.
The recall only affects 43 units, and the bizarre nature of the paint problem points to the car’s unique construction methods. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the faulty paint was applied to the Smart’s chassis and Tridion safety cell framework. Apparently, the paint is a delaminating risk, and if the paint comes apart near the portion where the windshield and roof are adhesive-mounted, they could separate from the rest of the car. According to NHTSA, “This could cause a crash if the roof or windshield separated from the vehicle while in motion.”
Yikes. Owners of the affected ForTwos can look forward to having their Smarts repainted at dealers.
[Source: Next Autos]
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Exciting New Smart Car Designs
August 22, 2008
Here at the Smartimes Magazine we encourage all of our readers to contribute what ever smart car related articles and content they feel the smart community would love to hear about.
With that in mind needless to say it’s very rarely that the Smartimes inbox is empty of new emails, but every now and then something stands out from the crowd that needs immediate attention.
This being said we have just received an email from a regular Smartimes reader showing us that the smart car really can appeal to anyones taste in cars with just a little modification.
We are not sure of the original source for these images but we thank the creative individual behind them for this fantastic look at the smart cars that might never be!
Thank you to Nevit for this contribution, we hope you enjoy these photos and please keep the contributions coming.
The Smartimes Team
Smart Car Owners Can Go From This:
To One Of These With A Few “Simple” Modifications…
The Smorvette:
The Smaudi A3 AWD:
The Smamborghini:
The Smorsche:
The Smorsche Targa:
And last, but not lease…
The Smerrari:
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Central Florida Smart Car Club
August 17, 2008
Club Name: Central Florida Smart Cars
Club location: Greater Orlando, Florida
Website Address: Club Website
Contact Person: Ken Wagar
Email: kwagar@tampabay.rr.com
Club Info:
We represent over 90 smart car owners in the Central Florida Region stretching from Daytona Beach to Tampa Bay and from Ocala to Lake Wales.
We schedule at a minimum two meet and greet events per month ranging from meal get-togethers to car shows and other public events.
We continue to grow and will soon be over 100 smart cars strong.
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