Welcome to Smart Cars

Coming Soon to a Neighborhood Near You

If you live in the U.S., the odds of seeing a smart car, the tiny egg-shaped car built by Mercedes-Benz in France, in your neighborhood, are increasing day by day. According to sales figures released by Mercedes-Benz USA, sales to the end of May, 2008 were over 8,800 vehicles, with almost 2,600 of those sales coming in May alone.

According to a press release from Daimler AG, Mercedes parent company, dated June 3, 2008:

\"The vehicle is attracting an overwhelming number of buyers who want a solution to high gas prices, to reduce their environmental footprint and urban mobility on congested city streets in a package that\'s fun to drive. The fortwo offers a powerful combination of outstanding fuel efficiency, innovative safety, environmental friendliness and low cost of ownership. There are currently 69 smart centers open in 31 states.\"

"Smart Access" Cloud Telematics Service for In-Car Use to be Launched in U.S. and Japan Starting from June

CYPRESS, Calif., May 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarion Co., Ltd. (Tatsuhiko IZUMI, President; hereinafter "Clarion") has created the "Smart Access" Cloud Telematics Service for the purpose ...

Australia's children of the revolution

Our nation’s young technology entrepreneurs are building a formidable reputation in California’s Silicon Valley. So why does success elude them in Australia? Asher Moses investigates.

Hertz On Demand and IBM lead on smart charging initiative for electric vehicles

LONDON, May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hertz Corporation (HTZ) has announced that Hertz On Demand, the global car sharing club, and IBM are together piloting a program in Germany to advance electric ...

Uphill battle to save in the smart state

QUEENSLANDERS might be pocketing bargains in the supermarket queue, but that celebratory pint of beer is still cheaper on the other side of the border.

Hertz Partners With Chrysler To Bring The FIAT 500 Sport To Car Sharing Fleet

PARK RIDGE, N.J., May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ) announced today the addition of the new 2012 FIAT 500 Sport cars to its fleet of Hertz On Demand vehicles. The sleek Italian ...