Smart
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Manufacturer 1 Feb
Jason Allbutt to head smart UK as CEO
Jason Allbutt has been appointed smart UK’s new CEO, reporting directly to Dirk Adelmann, smart's European chief.
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Car Dealer News 30 Jan
State-of-the-art facelift for City West Country's Exeter showroom
City West Country of Mercedes-Benz showroom in Exeter has received a state-of-the-art facelift following a four-month renovation.
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Manufacturer 6 Dec
Gary Savage to exit Mercedes Benz, Reppert to take reins
Gary Savage is to retire from Mercedes-Benz Cars in the UK in June 2024 after 14 years with the business, the last decade spent serving as managing director.
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Manufacturer 5 Dec
Industry watchdog adds smart to New Car Code portfolio
All-electric premium brand smart UK Automotive has become the latest addition to the Motor Ombudsman’s growing New Car Code portfolio.
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First Drive 18 Aug
Launch report: Smart #1 is a spacious and keenly priced choice for EV buyers
The #1 marks an important step forward for Smart. It’s stylish, well-equipped and good to drive.
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Manufacturer 17 Aug
Smart eyes network growth as it prepares for start of #1 sales
Smart is planning to expand its UK agency dealer network from 23 to 36 sites, in the coming years, to support its growth ambition.
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Used Cars 3 Aug
Eclectic mix of used EVs are fastest sellers in July
Ebay Motor Group has revealed the top 10 fastest selling EVs in July.
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Gallery Article 25 Apr
Pictures: New Smart #1 EV price and specifications revealed
Smart has revealed the pricing and specification for its new #1 electric vehicle (EV), with a choice of four trim levels starting from £35,950.
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Car Dealer News 4 Jan
Lookers submits plan to consolidate Mercedes and Smart dealerships
Lookers has submitted a planning application which would unite its Mercedes-Benz and Smart dealerships in Brighton under one roof.
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Manufacturer 16 Aug
Smart UK CEO David Browne: Now's a 'great time' to launch an EV-only brand
City car specialist Smart is laying the foundations for higher new car sales volume and getting its franchisees geared up for the first of its new generation of cars, the Smart #1.
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Supplier News 15 Jul
Selling EVs, relaunching Smart, AM Live plan revealed in new July AM magazine
The relaunch of electric car brand Smart, plus reasons for consumers to buy EVs and success stories from used EV dealers are all among the features in the July 2022 issue of AM magazine, available to read here in digital format.
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Manufacturer 9 Jun
Autorola to handle Smart’s European fleet remarketing
Smart Europe has awarded a new five-year remarketing contract to the Autorola Group.
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Manufacturer 26 May
Dealers can get set for rising Smart electric car sales, UK boss says
Electric car brand Smart yesterday revealed aims to ramp up car sales once deliveries begin of the first of its new generation of cars, the Smart #1.
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Manufacturer 1 Apr
Smart goes big-ger: new #1 electric SUV to be unveiled in Berlin
All-electric city car brand smart is set to upscale its customer offering with the unveiling of a new SUV model developed in partnership with Geely.
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Manufacturer 28 Mar
Smart to become 'premium EV pioneer' as Daimler and Geely joint venture
Daimler and Geely have announced the formation of a 50/50 joint venture to own, operate and further develop the Smart car brand as a premium electric vehicle (EV) pioneer.
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Car Dealer News 24 Oct
LSH Auto UK gains planning permission for £60m Mercedes-Benz Stockport facility
Planners have given the green light to LSH Auto UK’s plans to develop a £60 million Mercedes-Benz and Smart retail facility on brownfield land in Stockport.
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Aftersales 9 Oct
£5 million boost for Toyota and Lexus dealers with minor damage insurance sales
Dealers working with Toyota and Lexus Financial Services have seen a growth in incremental income of more than £5 million from selling minor damage cover.
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Manufacturer 19 Jun
Smart EV prices to start at £16,420
Smart has revealed the UK pricing for its electric drive range with the fortwo model starting at £16,420.
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Digital Marketing 6 Jan
Smart adopts online car sales
Smart has launched a new website offering a complete online sales solution for customers buying its fortwo and forfour hatchbacks.
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Manufacturer 23 Sep
Gallery: Smart EV range to debut at Paris Motor Show
Smart has said that its ‘perfect city car’ has ‘become a little more perfect’ with the introduction of a range-wide EV drivetrain set to make its debut at next week’s Paris Motor Show.