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U.S. smart fortwo sales so strong, Penske wants 15,000 more {Autoblog}
Apr 13th 2008 10:57PM DrSmart,
I looked at the Canadian sales for the Smart since its introduction in late 2005. http://www.thesmart.ca/index.cfm?NewsID=271&id=6604
The satetement below is extracted from the sales results summary.
"In short, the diminutive car performed large in every way - including its volume. When Mercedes-Benz Canada decided to import and distribute the fortwo coupes and cabriolets, it had a goal of 3,000 units for the three year period. With continuous soaring sales and repeated sales records throughout the last three years (including record breaking results in several of the last few months), Mercedes-Benz Canada sold more than three times its original smart car planning volume. "
I find it very interesting that someone so knowledgeable as to classify themseleves as "Dr Smart" would interpret the actual sales at less than successful. If you are going to offer information, it would be nice if there was some truth tossed in for balance.
U.S. smart fortwo sales so strong, Penske wants 15,000 more {Autoblog}
Apr 13th 2008 9:54PM Niralisherni,
An electric version of the Smart Car is available thru Sam's Club (LiV Dash) and is manufactured by Hybrid Technologies in Nort Carolina - http://www.hybridtechnologies.com/products/cars/dash
U.S. smart fortwo sales so strong, Penske wants 15,000 more {Autoblog}
Apr 13th 2008 9:49PM The sales have exceeded projections by 67% and could exceed projections by 167% if the cars were available.
The $99 reservation was intended to establish a projected demand which obvuiously understated the demand.
I have noted in the photos of various friends who have travelled to Europe a common trend of returning with a photo of a SMART car, even though it is not a landmark or a photo of family member.
The Smart is unique and has been seen in numerous movies. If you cannot see the potential for sales in the US, don't buy Penske stock.
U.S. smart fortwo sales so strong, Penske wants 15,000 more {Autoblog}
Apr 13th 2008 9:40PM ZAPWORLD, over three years ago, paid to have the crash testing and EPA testing performed and certified for the Smartfortwo. Upon successful completion, they offered to purchase $500,000,000 of the cars. MB refused the order and although ZAP had defined the market potential, four years later MB thought sales would only be 15,000 units per years a sale price 1/2 the amount ZAP had planned. When less intelligent mangement is born they will flock to auto companies.
