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Geely and Mercedes-Benz invest $780 million to make electric Smart cars
BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co Ltd [GEELY.UL] and Mercedes-Benz on Wednesday said they would each invest 2.7 billion yuan (295.98 million pounds) in a China-based venture to build "premium and intelligent electrified" vehicles under the smart brand. The 50:50 venture has received regulatory approval and will be based in the Chinese coastal city of Ningbo, the Chinese and German automakers said in a statement. Like Mercedes-Benz, smart is a Daimler AG ma
Smart to discontinue sales in U.S., Canada
Sales have gone soft here as Daimler and Geely focus on China.
Chicago Car2Go app reportedly hacked, some 100 cars missing
CBS Chicago is reporting that some of the missing cars have been used to commit crimes.
Smart brand will be built in China as a Daimler-Geely joint
One more way automakers are aligning to make EVs profitable and affordable.
Daimler to sell half its stake in Smart to Geely, Reuters reports [UPDATE]
Smart has a new boss, but patience is running thin for the money-loser.
Smart Forease+ adds a fabric roof to electric speedster concept
Just as cute as the Forease concept, only slightly less impractical.
Autoblog's Least Favorite Cars of 2018
2018 was a year full of exotic, fast, efficient, and stunning cars. And none of those are on this list.
E.U. executive conditionally approves Daimler, BMW car-sharing deal
They'll each hold 50% of the joint venture.