Whether in products, technologies and the supply chain, Chinese companies are at least one generation ahead in overseas ...

First, an update on Smart. It’s no longer an offshoot of Mercedes making those tiny cars that can be parked sidewise along the street. Now it’s an ‘international brand’, a joint venture between the ...

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Launched in 1998, the Smart Fortwo was a tiny city car that measured just 98.4 inches from bumper to bumper, weighed a scant 1,609 pounds, and was powered by a 44-hp three-cylinder engine that would ...

Chinese internet search giant Baidu plans to launch a new smart car model under a joint venture with leading Chinese carmaker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group in about three years, said Baidu CEO and ...

German tuner Brabus is best known for its outlandish takes on high-end Mercedes-Benz models, like its 900 horsepower version of the GLE crossover or the boosted Brabus version of the G Wagon. Less ...

PROS ›› Great value, premium cabin, blistering performance, stylish exterior CONS ›› Limited range, some small tech gremlins, could use stickier tires While Brabus is best known as a premier ...

Nvidia Corp. today debuted several announcements aimed at empowering developers and industry professionals building autonomous vehicles, robot fleets and smart cities. During Nvidia GTC Paris at ...

Smart has been a low-volume player since its re-birth in 2023 but is now seeking an uplift in sales with the introduction of a new mid-size electric SUV. The boxy #5 is an eye-catching family car with ...

You might think you know Smart, but the firm is a world away from polycarbonate body panels and sub-three-metre city cars in 2025. That’s because this very European brand has headed east thanks to a ...

As demand for compact city cars dwindles, Smart has shared plans to bring back one of its most famous models, featuring two-seats and a trendy design. The vehicle manufacturer Smart has announced that ...