“The smart is one of the greenest cars you can buy, but Mercedes recently unveiled a trio of even more economical models: a battery-electric prototype, a new diesel and a petrol version that switches off below 5mph.”This was the sub-head of a very positive article in the Daily Telegraph motoring section on Saturday 5 July [...]

The bright yellow smart, as seen in Chat Magazine’s Yellow Trend for summer feature.

Steve drove the smart ed at the recent Brooklands Motoring Festival which took place at Mercedes-Benz World. He took the opportunity during one of the breaks over the weekend to drive one of the smart electric cars which were being used by the event marshals. Steve was surprised by its refinement and practicality.“It’s [...]

Count down to the motor show…14 days to go to the motor show where the smart ED will be in the spotlight. With its new outline, this ground breaking eco car looks set to be the shape of the future! It’s appearance at the show comes on the back of some rave reviews including Vicki [...]

smart is helping the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) cut carbon emissions in London as they take part in the market trial of the fully electric, smart ed (electric drive).Four versions of the iconic, low emission, two-seater car will be used in congested urban areas for routine police operations. Two of the cars have Metropolitan [...]

The smart fortwo may not be known for being big, but an event at Mercedes-Benz World proved any doubters wrong after 13 adults got in the car. To celebrate the tenth anniversary of the smart, visitors to Brooklands for the smart Destination event had the chance to cram into the car. Drivers and passengers of 1,200 [...]

Mercedes-Benz is planning to have a range of cars running on alternative fuels within the next seven years.Reports in The Sun revealed that the automaker has already begun spending on in its sustainable mobility programme with more investment to come by 2014.Work on the new models could begin as early as the end of the [...]

Mercedes-Benz is set to bring an electric car to the market as early as 2010, according to the firm’s chief executive.Reports from Reuters revealed that Dr Dieter Zetsche told a German newspaper that a Mercedes-Benz model will be released in 2010 to compliment the electric smart car."We plan an electric Smart for 2010 and for [...]

The new smart diesel model will enter right-hand drive manufacturing next February, meaning British drivers will be able to get their hands on the world’s most eco-friendly vehicle.Using only 85.6mpg, the new smart can travel 670 miles on a tank, the equivalent of Dover to Prague.It also releases the lowest CO2 emissions of any vehicle [...]

Mercedes-Benz’ development of sustainable motoring is being shown through the commitment in constructing new emission friendly technologies, including smart cdi technology and BlueTEC engines.The "Road to the Future" policy has seen the firm develop the DIESOTTO engine as well as the F 700 research vehicle and BlueTEC hybrid technologies could be a fuel saver of [...]