The once struggling Smart car now can't keep up with production. The factory in Hambach, France is running at nearly full tilt, and the need for extra production capacity is looming. As such Daimler is considering building another factory, either in the USA or Asia.
In addition Smart is considering adding a model with more seats. Does that mean they're going to bring back the earlier-offered and ill-fated ForFour model? Or will it be something entirely different?
Other Smart news
Smart is "smartin'" as a result of a recall, in which the roof and/or windshield could fly off. Yikes!
Finally, a Smart turns up in--of all places--Anchorage, AK. I wasn't aware that this city in our northernmost state had traffic problem in which the tiny Smart car would be needed? One thing is for certain: It's getting a lot of attention from Alaskans who are far more used to seeing full-size trucks and SUVs on their roads.
bumpy says:
09:02 AM, 08/25/08
The old forfour was just a rebodied Mitsubishi Colt, and aside from the plastic panels had nothing to offer in a tidal wave of European subcompacts. A better idea would be to rebody the next Mitsubishi i, which is in most respects already a 4-seater fortwo.