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smart Canada concludes cross-country plugged-in tour
Toronto, ON (November 7, 2011) – smart Canada recently concluded the national smart plugged-in tour, making its final stop in Sherbrooke, QC. This pan-Canadian journey spanned over four months, beginning in Victoria, BC on June 17, 2011, and subsequently traveling to the east coast and then back to Quebec to visit every smart Centre across Canada.
smart & OCAD University announce a new design competition
(Toronto ON - October 6, 2011) This fall, smart Canada and OCAD University challenge art and design students in a competition celebrating style, innovation, sustainability and playfulness, by asking students to design a thought-provoking wrap for the smart fortwo.
smart squeezes into tight city spaces (February 17, 2010)
In conjunction with the 2010 Canadian International AutoShow, smart Canada is educating urban dwellers regarding one of the many benefits of driving a smart fortwo.
Environmental compatibility and state-of-the-art functionality (February 11, 2010)
Toronto, ON – No emissions, yet pure driving pleasure. The smart fortwo electric drive makes its Canadian debut at the 2010 Canadian International Auto Show. This technologically advanced two-seater is the first emission-free vehicle in the world with state-of-the-art lithium-ion technology and an intelligent charging management system on board.
The smart fortwo conquers the Arctic (February 11, 2010)
Toronto, ON – After covering more than 7700 kilometres on some of the most scenic, remote and challenging roads in Canada, the smart Winter Expedition concluded over the weekend.
smart fortwo edition highstyle (February 11, 2010)
Toronto, ON – The new smart fortwo edition highstyle makes its regional debut at the 2010 Canadianl International Auto Show, held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from February 12-22, 2010. The new smart fortwo edition highstyle features exclusive paintwork in stylish chocolate brown metallic, elegant 12 spoke 15" alloy wheels, and an exclusive interior trim that boasts a harmonious mix of fabric and leather.
The smart fortwo: Greatness is not a question of size (January 18, 2010)
Toronto, ON – The smart brand was launched in Canada in late 2004, and the car was an immediate hit with Canadians who enthusiastically embraced the smart fortwo as a unqiue and intelligent transportation solution.
New smart special model – stylish, elegant and distinctive (January 14, 2010)
Montréal, PQ –The new smart fortwo edition highstyle makes its Canadian debut at the 2010 Montreal International Auto Show, held from January 15-24, 2010. The new smart fortwo edition highstyle features exclusive paintwork in stylish chocolate brown metallic, elegant 12 spoke 15" alloy wheels, and an exclusive interior trim that boasts a harmonious mix of fabric and leather.
Open innovation: smart launches a design contest (January 6, 2010)
Stuttgart - smart is staying true to its brand slogan "open your mind" and opening to outside ideas with a design contest. From 6 January 2010 fans of smart and design worldwide are invited to design a smart fortwo on the website www.styleyoursmart.com. smart is looking for the coolest smart design and will award prizes with a total value of €5000 to the winners.
The smart fortwo tackles Targa Newfoundland (September 14, 2009)
TORONTO, ON - smart Canada today announced that for the first time ever, a smart fortwo will compete in Targa Newfoundland. The smart fortwo may be an unexpected choice for the Targa competition, but its class leading fuel economy, compact dimensions and intelligent design all combine to make the smart fortwo an excellent choice to tackle a course that covers over 2,220 kilometres on some of the most challenging and picturesque roads in North America.
The smart fortwo’s advanced safety concept earns the best top mark and “strongest roof” rating (August 24, 2009)
TORONTO, ON - The smart fortwo was recently awarded the highest rating in its class for roof strength by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). As the only vehicle in its segment to achieve a rating of “GOOD”, the smart fortwo received the highest possible rating and earned the title of “strongest roof” among all competing micro and mini cars.
smart fortwo "Best Retained Value" winner (June 26, 2009)
TORONTO, ON - The smart fortwo recently received the Canadian Black Book award for “Best Retained Value”. Designed to identify specific models that outperform their competitors, the awards are based on real performance and measure actual value retained after a four year period.
smart introduces exclusive limited three edition (June 22, 2009)
TORONTO, ON - Continuing its tradition of introducing distinctive and unique limited editions, smart Canada today announced the arrival of the smart fortwo edition limited three. Finished in exclusive melon green metallic paint with 12 spoke, 15" alloy wheels, production of this stylish new smart fortwo will be restricted to just 180 units to ensure individuality and exclusivity.
smart fortwo 10th Anniversary Edition makes its exclusive debut at the Canadian International Auto Show (February 11, 2009)
TORONTO, ON (February 11, 2009) – smart Canada unveiled today a special 10th Anniversary Edition smart fortwo during the 2009 Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto, which is being held from February 13-22.
The 2009 smart fortwo BRABUS edition makes its regional premiere at the Canadian International Auto Show (February 11, 2009)
TORONTO, ON (February 11, 2009) – The new smart fortwo BRABUS edition made its regional premiere today during the 2009 Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto, held from February 13-22.
smart fortwo named most fuel-efficient vehicle in the two-seater class for the second consecutive year (February 11, 2009)
TORONTO, ON (February 11, 2009) - Today Natural Resources Canada presented the smart fortwo with an ecoENERGY for Vehicles award for being the most fuel efficient vehicle in the two-seater category. This is the second year in a row that the smart fortwo has earned this important title.
smart Canada Introduces 2009 smart fortwo BRABUS at Montréal International Auto Show (January 15, 2009)
MONTRÉAL, QC (January 15, 2009) – The new 2009 smart fortwo BRABUS made its Canadian première appearance today during the Montréal International Auto show at the Palais des Congrès. The smart fortwo BRABUS will be in Canadian showrooms as of February 2009.
2009 smart fortwo pricing identical to previous model year (October 24, 2008)
TORONTO, ON - smart Canada today announced that pricing will remain virtually identical to 2008 for the 2009 smart fortwo coupés and fortwo cabriolet. Launched in 2008, the new generation smart fortwo has set even greater safety and ecology standards for the car that has been enthusiastically embraced by Canadians since the brand was first launched in Canada in late 2004.
smart Canada official automotive partner of “Les arts et la vie” in Québec City (August 1, 2008)
TORONTO, ON – To mark Québec City’s 400th Anniversary, the Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec will be offering a historical and contemporary look at collections from the Musée Le Louvre through an exposition called 'Les arts et la vie'.
smart Canada kicks off test drive tour in Québec City (August 1, 2008)
TORONTO, ON – smart Canada today announced that it will commence a three city smart Test Drive Tour in Québec City that will run throughout the month of August.
10 Years of the smart fortwo — a Vehicle with Cult Status Celebrates its Birthday (July 8, 2008)
Böblingen — On July 2, 1998, a vehicle with an entirely new concept first rolled off the assembly line: the smart fortwo. On that date an extraordinary success story commenced in Hambach, France. Until now, the compact two-seater has become the vehicle of choice of more than 900,000 customers in 37 countries.
smart fortwo receives ecoENERGY award for most fuel-efficient vehicle in two-seater class (March 4, 2008)
Natural Resources Canada awarded an ecoENERGY for Vehicles award to the smart fortwo today for being the most fuel efficient vehicle in the two-seater category.
Canadian Deliveries of the New Generation smart fortwo Started (December 7, 2007)
TORONTO, ON - December 7, 2007 – Mercedes-Benz Canada announced today the start of the sales for next generation smart fortwo. The first new generation smart fortwo was delivered by smart Centre Mississauga to Tracy MacKenzie, a 24-year old resident of Brampton, Ontario.
Cross-Canada Test Drive Tour for the all new 2008 smart fortwo (October 4, 2007)
Toronto, ON (October 4, 2007) – As the Canadian market prepares for the arrival of the highly anticipated second generation all new 2008 smart fortwo in showrooms this November, the smart Division of Mercedes-Benz Canada is set to kick off its smart Test Drive Tour beginning October 5th, 2007.
smart Canada delivers its 10,000th smart fortwo (August 27, 2007)
Toronto, August 27, 2007 - The smart division of Mercedes-Benz Canada delivered its 10,000th smart fortwo to Mr. Bryan Moul of Vancouver, British Columbia. This important milestone happened two months before smart’s 3rd anniversary in Canada.
smart now an Official Global Partner of Live Earth (May 23, 2007)
“Open your mind” — and combine an exciting lifestyle with environmental protection: True to its philosophy, smart is supporting the Live Earth concerts and “Save Our Selves – SOS” campaign against global warming launched by Founder Kevin Wall and Partner former U.S. Vice President Al Gore.
New limited edition: smart fortwo edition nightrun (January 18, 2007)
Montreal, January, 18, 2007 - The limited edition smart fortwo nightrun coupé made its Canadian debut today at the Montreal International Auto Show which will be held from January 19 until January 28, 2007.
Mercedes-Benz and smart Canada provide easy on-line access to rescue services information (August 1, 2006)
Safety for vehicle occupants has always been a top priority at Mercedes-Benz. Unfortunately, accidents can still occur despite advanced and intelligent vehicle designs.
smart fortwo owners organize cross-Canada Relay (July 18, 2006)
Toronto, July 18, 2006 - The success of smart in Canada is still unwavering thanks in large part to a passionate and dedicated customer base. A strong consumer interest in smart very much helped launch the brand in Canada less than two years ago.
smart fortwo sponsors Fashion Cares and Becel Heart & Stroke Ride for Heart this weekend (June 1, 2006)
Toronto, June 1, 2006 - smart Canada will be sponsoring two very important fundraising events in Toronto, namely Fashion Cares and the Becel Heart & Stroke Ride for Heart. Coincidentally, both fundraisers are being held this upcoming weekend.
Tom Hanks on the run through Paris in a smart fortwo (May 18, 2006)
The Da Vinci Code movie was screened for the first time ever yesterday at the Cannes Film Festival. In Canada, the film will premiere tomorrow Friday, May 19th. In this movie, the smart fortwo plays an important role as Audrey Tautou and Tom Hanks race through the heart of Paris in the zippy two-seater.
smart-BRABUS Canada 1 Concept smart fortwo presented at the CIAS (February 15, 2006)
The smart-BRABUS Canada 1 Concept smart fortwo was unveiled today at the Canadian International Autoshow. It demonstrates the individualization capabilities of smart-BRABUS GmbH. The Canada 1 Concept incorporates stylish and dynamic design elements for both interior and exterior.
Smart duo conquers the big screen (February 10, 2006)
His case: the Pink Panther. His car of choice: the smart fortwo. Inspector Clouseau is back on the hunt for criminals – and this time, in the remake of the cinema classic “The Pink Panther”, he's driving the smartest car in film history.
smart fortwo coupé and cabriolet edition grandstyle (January 19, 2006)
Montreal (January 19, 2006) - The limited edition smart fortwo grandstyle made its Canadian debut at the 2006 Montreal Auto Show today.
smart fortwo cabriolet travels 6,587 km from Victoria to Halifax on $268 of diesel fuel (October 26, 2005)
Toronto -- Earlier this year, Mercedes-Benz Canada was approached by a Montreal editor representing an automotive publication with the idea of driving a smart fortwo across the country.
“smart in the city” summer tour 2005 (October 24, 2005)
The “smart in the city” summer tour 2005 gave prospective customers in the Toronto area a chance to get up close and personal with smart experience.
smart celebrates its first anniversary in Canada with 4,000 sales (October 20, 2005)
TORONTO -- In February 2004, Mercedes-Benz Canada announced at the Canadian International Auto Show (CIAS) that it would start selling two smart models in Canada by the end of the year.
smart Canada and the Vancouver Fringe Festival present Pacific Spirits in Motion, a unique on-line silent auction (September 13, 2005)
The Fringe Festival is driving a new trend in Vancouver and one lucky person will drive it home! The Vancouver Fringe Festival, in collaboration with smart Canada, a Division of Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. and internationally recognized painter and designer Philippe Sokazo, is proud to present the Fringe smart.
smart parade in Montreal (June 11, 2005)
Surpassing the turnout at events in Toronto and Vancouver, 47 smart fortwos took part in a parade through the streets of downtown Montreal.
smart driving event: Vancouver (April 6, 2005)
A smart driving event gave members of the public a chance to put the fortwo to the test.
smart tour in Vancouver (April 3, 2005)
Forty-two smart fortwo drivers, including Vancouver mayor Larry Campbell, took a parade-style drive through the rain in central Vancouver en route to the Pacific International Auto Show.
smart driving event: Toronto (February 23, 2005)
A smart driving event gave members of the public a chance to put the fortwo to the test.
The Canadian launch of the smart fortwo receives the 2005 CAA Pyramid Award of Recognition (February 21, 2005)
Mercedes-Benz Canada's smart Division received today the highly-respected Pyramid Award® of Recognition from the Canadian Automobile Association of Canada (CAA) for the Canadian launch of the smart fortwo cdi.
smart parade: Toronto (February 20, 2005)
Thirty-two smart fortwos, travelling in a convoy-style parade, made their way from Yorkdale Mall to the Canadian International Auto Show.
smart-BRABUS accessories line debuts at the Canadian International Auto Show (February 16, 2005)
The smart Canada Division unveiled today at the Canadian International Auto Show a smart fortwo BRABUS Concept Car equipped with BRABUS accessories.
smart display on exhibit at Place des Arts in Montreal (October 26, 2004)
A temporary exhibit presenting a sculpture created out of car backseats is now on display at Place des Arts in Montreal. Over 12 feet tall, the sculpture metaphorically asks visitors: who needs backseats?
Mercedes-Benz Canada officially delivers two smart fortwo coupes to Transport Canada (October 22, 2004)
In a ceremony held on Parliament Hill today, Mercedes-Benz Canada’s President and CEO, Marcus Breitschwerdt, officially handed the keys of two smart fortwo coupés to Transport Minister Jean-C. Lapierre.
Mercedes-Benz Canada opens the first smart showroom in North America (October 4, 2004)
The first North American smart showroom was officially opened today at Mercedes-Benz Midtown, Mercedes-Benz Canada's newest flagship retail location in Toronto.
Toronto Waterfront Marathon (September 26, 2004)
smart teamed up with Adidas in support of Scotia Bank's Toronto Waterfront Marathon. Two smart fortwos, covered in decals courtesy of Adidas and Scotia Bank, were the official leaders of the event.
Mercedes-Benz Canada officially launches the smart brand in Canada (September 24, 2004)
The first Canadian smart fortwo coupés and fortwo cabriolets cdi have now arrived in Halifax and are en route to Mercedes-Benz dealerships across the country where they will be available for sale as of October 4th.
The smart fortwo cdi: big things come in small packages (August 10, 2004)
smart, along with Mercedes-Benz and Maybach, are brands of the Mercedes Car Group of DaimlerChrysler AG, a company that has always been a leader in automotive technology and safety.
The smart arrives in Canada (August 5, 2004)
The first smart cars were delivered, by the Wallenious & Wilhelsen Lines "MS TANCRED", to our Canadian shores. The cars arrived at 4:02pm, Atlantic daylight-saving time.
Canada's first smart cars (July 21, 2004)
Canada's first shipment of smart cars left the smartville production facility bound for Halifax. In all, 800 smart fortwos will arrive in 2004.
smart at the Canadian Grand Prix (June 12, 2004)
A mini-fleet of six smart fortwos took a starring role at "La Kermesse Mercedes-Benz", located at Place Ville Marie in the heart of the Formula One event in Montreal.
smart fortwo coupé and cabriolet models to be sold in Canada beginning in 2004 (February 11, 2004)
Mercedes-Benz Canada announced today at the Canadian International AutoShow that it will start selling the 2005 smart fortwo coupé and cabriolet cdi diesel models in the early fall of this year.
