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Smart is entering the most competitive segment in the Australian electric vehicle market with the #5 mid-size SUV.
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Smart #2 details leak ahead of Paris debut
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Smart returns to its roots with tiny two-seat EV
Since becoming a Geely/Mercedes-Benz joint venture, all of Smart's vehicles have been rather large, but the new #2 is a return to tiny.
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Smart offers over $10,000 off runout electric SUVs
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Smart's Tesla Model Y rival delayed for Australia
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Smart #6: City car brand launches Toyota Camry-size PHEV sedan
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Smart ForTwo successor confirmed for late 2026 debut
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EV range claims from BYD, Tesla, others scrutinised in new real-world testing
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Smart #5 Brabus revealed: The electric SUV with 911 Turbo-rivalling power
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When every car brand is going EV-only
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