Vehicle recall – smart fortwo and forfour – 2018 to 2019
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The fortwo and forfour has been recalled by smart under reference R/2020/195 (SRS2001), as the software for the advanced emergency braking system may not meet the correct specification.
Updated all-electric smart EQ range goes on sale
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The new smart EQ range is now on sale, with prices starting from £16,850 for the smart fortwo coupé (including PICG grant of £3,500; total price £20,350 excluding grant). The forfour is priced from £17,285 (£20,785 excluding grant), and the fortwo cabriolet starts at £20,420 (£23,920 excluding grant).
Daimler and Geely form joint venture to run Smart as a “leader in premium-electrified vehicles”
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Daimler AG (Daimler) and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely Holding), the German and Chinese automotive groups, have announced the formation of a 50-50 joint venture to own, operate and further develop Smart, the pioneer of small urban vehicles, as “a leader in premium-electrified vehicles”.
New smart electric drive starts at £16,420
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The electric drive version of the current smart range is now on sale, with prices starting from £16,420 for the two-seater smart fortwo electric drive (including OLEV grant of £4,500; total price £20,920 excluding grant)
Smart goes electric in Paris
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Smart will show off electric versions of all of its cars at this month’s Paris Motor Show, including, for the first time, the four-door smart forfour.