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11 Mar 24Model update: Smart #1 Premium
Remember the Smart Fortwo, or even further back, the City Coupe? This quirky city car lasted three generations, with the first launched back in 1998 (... -
15 Feb 24Smart #1 now available with Motability
Smart has announced that its #1 electric SUV is now available through the Motability Scheme. The model is available on the scheme in the mid-range Pro... -
1 Feb 24Smart UK names new CEO
Jason Allbutt has been appointed as the new CEO of Smart UK. Allbutt joins the EV brand from Mercedes-Benz UK, where he was head of product planning. ... -
26 Jan 24New entry-level version of Smart #1 launched
Smart has introduced a new, entry-level model to its #1 EV range. The new Pro variant features a smaller, 49kWh battery, meaning a range between charg... -
15 Sep 23First drive: Smart #1 Brabus
Smart as a brand is celebrating its 25th birthday this year but gone are the days when the nameplate equalled tiny, but clever city cars, sadly. Inste... -
7 Aug 23First drive: Smart #1
Gone are the days when the Smart nameplate equalled tiny, but clever city cars, sadly. Instead, Smart was first reimagined as an all-electric brand in... -
23 May 23Kia's EV9 debuts suite of smart technologies
With the launch of its new EV9 SUV, available in the UK later this year, Kia has also announced it is introducing a suite of smart technologies, with ... -
10 May 23Ivie EV smart charger and app launched
A new EV smart charger and app have been introduced by Ivie. The products are designed to allow EVs to be automatically charged at times when it is ch... -
25 Apr 23UK specs and prices announced for Smart #1
Smart has announced UK specs and prices for the #1, its new electric small SUV. The model is available with a choice of two powertrains - a single-mot... -
19 Jan 23Fleet V2X role part of government EV smart charging plan
Business fleets are set to play a role in the adoption of vehicle-to-X (V2X) technology in the UK, policymakers have said. The new Electric Vehicle Sm... -
26 Jul 22The Business Car Files: Smart
Despite only being in his position for a matter of weeks when we spoke, Jenkins brings a wealth of experience to Smart from more than 24 years in the ... -
8 Apr 22New electric Smart #1 revealed
Smart has unveiled the #1, its new electric SUV. The launch version of the model will feature a 272hp rear-wheel drive powertrain, with a 66kWh batter... -
12 Jan 22UK smart motorway deployment to be paused
The roll-out of all lane running (ALR) smart motorway schemes is to be paused until five years of safety data about them is available, the UK Governme... -
11 Nov 21Most Licence Check customers concerned about smart motorways, survey finds
More than 80% of Licence Check customers think smart motorways are unsafe or could be improved, a survey carried out by the company has found. In resp... -
21 Apr 21Smart motorway safety upgrades announced
No new 'all lane running' smart motorways in England will be allowed to open without radar technology in place to quickly spot stopped vehicles, the U... -
23 Mar 21Government under fire as smart motorway death rates rise
Pressure is mounting on the UK Government to tackle rising death rates on smart motorways, as official figures, inquests and calls for closure have un... -
27 Mar 20Smart motorways review suggests detail improvements
The Department for Transport (DfT) has concluded its investigation into the safety of controversial smart motorways. Edmund King, president of the AA,... -
3 Mar 20BC Explains: Smart tachographs
It may well surprise some readers to see an article about tachographs from a car fleet publication such as this one. After all, they are most commonly... -
12 Feb 20ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE: Plugged in and switched on - smart charging for EVs
As the average price of an electric vehicle falls and more EVs appear on the road, new energy demands present themselves. While the EV movement is red... -
22 Jan 20Pricing announced of facelifted, EV-only Smart EQ
Smart has announced pricing and specs of the facelifted Fortwo and Forfour, which return as pure electric cars, with no petrol or diesel options. The... -
6 Sep 19Survey reveals smart motorway hard shoulder confusion
More than half of British drivers say they have avoided driving on the hard shoulders of smart motorways, even when the signs say they are open to use... -
3 May 19BC Explains: Smart motorways
A smart motorway is a section of a motorway that uses traffic management methods to increase capacity and reduce congestion in particularly busy areas... -
8 Mar 19More than a fifth of drivers admit using closed smart motorway lanes
Motorists are putting lives at risk by driving in closed lanes on smart motorways, according to the RAC. A survey by the motoring organisation found t... -
29 Jan 19Smart motorways 'will increase need for regular licence checking'
The growing number of speed camera-equipped smart motorways in the UK will increase the need for regular driving licence checks by fleets, due to the ... -
8 Oct 18Smart road lights introduced to prevent lane drifting
Highways England has introduced smart lights in the road surface for the first time at a major motorway junction. The LED studs, which light up when t... -
11 Sep 18CLM launches Smart Exchange driver app
A new driver app has been launched by CLM Fleet Management. Smart Exchange provides drivers with features including service booking, breakdown recover... -
20 Jul 18BusinessCar explains: Smart charging
Imagine a cold winter's evening, when a Premiership football team are playing in the Champions League and it is a free-to-air match. Then suddenly, al... -
18 Dec 17AA calls for action to save lives on smart motorways
Changes need to be made to the Highway Code to help keep drivers safe on modern motorways, according to the AA. The organisation has written to Road S... -
20 Oct 17Ford opens Smart Mobility Innovation Office in London
Ford has opened a new office in London to target the near-term development of smart mobility technologies in Europe. The new Smart Mobility Innovation... -
17 Aug 17Ford appoints European director of smart mobility
Ford has announced that Sarah-Jayne Williams will join the firm in September in the newly created role of director for smart mobility in Europe. Willi... -
7 Aug 17Government issues guidance to combat 'smart' car hacking
The UK Government has issued new guidance to manufacturers and service suppliers to minimise and combat the threat hackers pose to internet-connected ... -
21 Jun 17Electric Smart prices announced
Smart has confirmed that electric versions of its fortwo and forfour city cars ? due to arrive in the UK next month ? will cost from £16,420 and £16,9... -
23 Feb 17Smart Forfour Electric Drive
The Smart Fortwo was one of the first cars to be offered with electric power and made its debut appearance on the streets of London back in 2007. Bein... -
23 Sep 16Smart reveals new electric variants ahead of Paris debuts
Smart has confirmed its range will be bolstered by electric versions from next year. Revealing the zero emissions versions ahead of their debuts at ne... -
3 Aug 16Code of practice launched for repairing smart windscreens
Vehicle safety expert Thatcham Research has launched a code of practice to provide guidance on the recalibration of car safety technology during the r... -
26 Jul 16Smart Driver Club launches business mileage audit tool
Connected car technology company Smart Driver Club has launched a tool which can automatically allow motorists to download business and personal milea... -
3 May 16Paul Barker's blog - 3 March: Not smart enough
I needed to do a late-night run around the M25 from Sussex to the Midlands, recently, and was left with the blood-boiling frustration that only throug... -
19 Apr 16A smart move as IAM rebrands
The Institute of Advanced Motorists has rebranded as IAM Roadsmart and adopted a series of new initiatives. The move sees all of the firm's commercial... -
7 Jan 16Here launches smart mapping service for connected cars
Mapping and location technology giant Here has revealed a cloud-based map system for connected vehicles. Here claims the new mapping system will enabl... -
9 Oct 15Highways England continues work on smart M1
Highways England has confirmed that work has started on the next stage of its £112m scheme to upgrade the M1 to a smart motorway. Contractors for the ...